Author: sdtunaboats

Connie Jean , looks to be doing some net work back in the days. This picture was sent to me and is not one of  my collection. Connie Jean was one of if not the last seiner to work out of San Diego. Guessing everyone would have lost that bet. Built back in 1966 by Martinac. sdtunaboats@cox.net

Another one of my fathers pictures ,and it was a nice one. Maria C.J drifting at sunset.  Please share your photos and memories of the fleet. sdtunaboats@cox.net

The great Mary Lucille heading to Sea at sunset . Lunched Lois Seaver in 1958, sank in the late 70s at local banks. sdtunaboats@cox.net

Great shot of I believe the first J.M Martinac. Old school seiner with the open crows nest .  Must be around 1967 but not totally sure . sdtunaboats@cox.net

The little Anne M, great seiner that I wish I had more photos of. Built by Martinac way back in 1969 . sdtunaboats@cox.net

This is the A.K Strom, its  one big seiner. I Cant say I  remember it being in town much longer then the early 70s. Ironically a few of these style seiners made it to the Western Pacific and were still fishing a few years ago. sdtunaboats@cox.net

One of my favorite shots from my fathers collection. Jeanne Lou in a set around 1978. Pops was aboard the Proud Heritage at the time. sdtunaboats@cox.net

Thank you to Gene Burdyshaw for sending in this article and photo of the Jane being launched. The seiner was named after the wife of the President of Star Kist at  time . sdtunaboats@cox.net

Lets keep rolling with Kevin Madruga week. Kevin sends in this photo of Star Kist glasses giving out at a Christmas party back in 1978. Great shot thank you Kevin. sdtunaboats@cox.net