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Posted on July 6, 2024

Chiriqui I ….

The Tuna Seiner Chiriqui I , built by Campbells Industries  in 1975 and still fishing today under its new name, The  Nair . Share your photos at [email protected] or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on July 1, 2024July 1, 2024

Cape Cod….

The Tuna Seiner Cape Cod , launched by Campbells Shipyard in  1978 ,  under its original name Uncle Louie . Thank You to Kevin Madruga for sharing this photo . Share your photos at [email protected] or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on June 29, 2024

Cape Elizabeth III….

The Tuna Seiner Cape Elizabeth III, launched by Martinac Shipyard in 1990, under its original name Bold Adventuress . Thank You to Kevin Madruga for the photo. Share your photos at [email protected] or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on June 27, 2024

Cape May….

The Tuna Seiner Cape May, launched by Martinac Shipyard in 1982 under its original name Legacy. Thank You to Kevin Madruga for sending in this photo. Share your photos at [email protected] or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on June 25, 2024

Mary Lucille …

The Tuna Seiner Mary Lucille , in a set in The Eastern Pacific. Built by San Diego Marine in 1971,  under its original name City of Lisbon. Share your photos at [email protected] or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on June 21, 2024

Judith Carol….

The Tuna Seiner Judith Carol, docked in Samoa  ,built by Burton Shipyard in Port Arthur  ,Tx .Share your photos at [email protected] or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on June 19, 2024June 19, 2024

Embarcadero…

The Embarcadero full of Tuna Seiner’s in the mid 1970’s. The Seiner’s in this photo are The Claudia B , Willa G, Kerri M , Mermaid , Pisces and The Mary Antoinette . Share your photos at [email protected] or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on June 17, 2024

Jeanne Lou..

The Tuna Seiner Jeanne Lou,  in The Eastern Pacific in late 70’s.  Built by Campbells  Industries in 1975. Share your photos at [email protected] or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on June 13, 2024

Raffaello….

The Tuna Seiner Raffaello, docked at B Street Pier in the 70’s.  Built by Martinac Shipyard in 1972 and is still active today. Share your photos at [email protected] or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on June 10, 2024

Sea Quest….

The Tuna Seiner Sea Quest , in the Eastern Pacific the late 1970’s. Built by San Diego Marine Shipyard in 1970. Share your photos at [email protected] or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

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This site is dedicated to my father, James Lira, the man who passed on his passion for fishing to me. He and all the men that spent their lives on the ocean will never be forgotten.

ABOUT THIS BLOG

Hi, my name is Jimmy, I’m second generation Portuguese on my Dad’s side and first generation on my Mom’s. I’ve always had a passion for Tuna Boats and their colorful history and have, over the years, amassed a large library of photos and many stories to go with them. In the hopes of keeping some of this history alive — and perhaps passing this tradition on to my son — I’ve created this site to share my memories and photos in honor of my Portuguese heritage and for the men that made their living at sea and also to those who lost their lives at sea, may they rest in peace. I hope you enjoy my photos and ramblings. Please feel welcome to share your thoughts and pictures too, I’ll be happy to post them for you. Many of the pictures you’ll see have been donated by other Portuguese and Italian friends/families and many are from my own collection, but all are treasured. Please enjoy…

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20 Apr 2024

I remember when elections were fun.

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Mike Schildt fires me up

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