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Posted on November 21, 2024

Embarcadero…

A great look back to the early 1970’s . Fisherman repairing nets on the Embarcadero. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on November 18, 2024

Tony Cefalu….

Tony Cefalu , and friends brailing aboard the Antoinette B , in the late 1960’s. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on November 15, 2024

San Juan….

Lets go back to the late 1960’s and the Tuna Seiner San Juan…Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on November 13, 2024

El Cid….

The Tuna Seiner El Cid ,docked at G Street Pier. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on November 10, 2024

Campbell’s Shipyard…

A nice aerial view of Campbells Shipyard in the late 70’s . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on November 6, 2024

Antonina C…

The Tuna Seiner Antonina C, docked at the Embarcadero in the mid 1980’s. Built by San Diego marine Shipyard in 1970. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on November 4, 2024

Sea Encounter & Capt. Vincent Gann ….

The Tuna Seiners Sea Encounter, and Capt. Vincent Gann , meeting up to swap parts out at Sea .. Photo compliments of Eddie DaCosta . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on November 1, 2024

Portuguesa…

Anthony Rosa , sends in this photo of the Tuna Boat Portuguesa. Antonio Garcia DaRosa was the Captain at that time Thank you Anthony. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on October 29, 2024

Embarcadero…

A working Embarcadero , with some Westgate Seiners including the Seiner Concho. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on October 27, 2024

Chac Mool ….

The Tuna Seiner Chac Mool, in some rough weather in The Eastern Pacific. Built by Campbells Industries in 1981. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net 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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sdtunaboats San Diego Tuna Boats @sdtunaboats ·
16 Oct

This is a beautiful photo of the Tuna Seiner Legacy, shortly after being launched by Martinac Shipyard in 1982.

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13 Oct

The Tuna Seiner Jeanette, launched by Campbell’s Shipyard in 1975 under its original name the Elizabeth C.J. Thank you to Mario Dibono for the photo. #sandiego

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9 Oct

The Tuna Seiner JM Martinac , doing some net repairs on the Broadway Pier in 1970. #SanDiego

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6 Oct

It’s launch day for the Tuna Seiner Pacific Princess, at Campbell’s Shipyard in 1978. #SanDiego

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