Author: sdtunaboats

Built in 1974 by Campbells shipyard in san Diego. Simply put this was one of the Top Dogs in the fleet, always made short trips and a lot of them. Unfortunulty she sank way to early. sdtunaboats@cox.net

One of my favorite photos. Seiner Normandie in San Diego Bay with the Navy ship in the background, and my young father on the bow of the Normandie . Love You Pops RIP. Memories will never be taken away of the way we were.. sdtunaboats@cox.net

Seiner Theresa Janene tied up at the Embarcadero in San Diego . Built by Martinac in 1974, seemed like you could always find this boat next to Anthony’s Fish Grotto. Times have changed ,unfortunately they’re both gone now. sdtunaboats@cox.net

Gina Anne definilty one of a kind seiner. You knew what boat you were looking at when looking at this seiner , and the fastest seiner in the fleet . sdtunaboats@cox.net

Well looks good to me, we got the spot in the net. Nice shot taken from the chopper , share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net

Simply put the best little seiner in the fleet. Part of the Castagnola fleet sdtunaboats@cox.net

Seiner Aquarius getting ready to head out on another trip in the 70s. One of my favorite rigs loved the boat and name. share your thoughts at sdtunaboats@cox.net

Beautiful day for a set ! Unknown seiner looks to be finishing up a set , I’m guessing this was in the early 70s. Anyone have any idea what seiner this is ? sdtunaboats@cox.net

Venturous built by San Diego Marine, I personally made my first trip fishing on this seiner. Wonderful boat unfortunately it sank outside of Panama around 1990 . Venturous was one of the last few seiners working out of San Diego at the end. sdtunaboats@cox.net

Sunrise in the Western Pacific with the Koorale . Originally launched the Royal Pacific the Koorale is one of the last American seiners still fishing. sdtunaboats@cox.net