Very special seiner in my family. Father and Uncle spent time on this great rig. Owned by Dasilva Family, along with Sea Encounter. Built by Martinac in 1971 . Share your photos with us at sdtunaboats@cox.net
Frontier…
Another one of Joe Madruga’s fleet the Frontier. Martinac build in 1978 its since had a few name changes one was the Caribe Star . Please share your pictures with us at sdtunaboats@cox.net
Montana…
Nice shot of the seiner Montana tied up in Samoa. Owned by the wonderful Joe Madruga he’s definitely missed . Not sure where the Montana ended up I Â know it was the Samoa Star at one point. Share your photos with us at sdtunaboats@cox.net
Maria CJ…
I love seiners that you could tell the boat by just looking at it. Maria CJ was one of those seiners. Originally launched the Elizabeth CJ Â in 1972. Â Please share your photos with us at sdtunaboats@cox.net
RIP Harold Medina….
Its with a heavy heart I’m making this post about the passing of a absolute icon, Harold Medina . The Tuna Industry would not have been what it was without him . The Family has passed along information about his services which will be held on March 9th at 10am at St Agnes Church .
Apollo..
Another super cool shot of a seiner. Apollo I personally don’t have many shots of this classic rig. Share your photos with us at sdtunaboats@cox.net
Koorale….
Love this shot of the Koorale , launched the Royal Pacific . Beautiful day in the Western Pacific …. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net
Port Nelson Shipyard…
Our Man Michael Burt keeping us updated on the progress with the Capt Vincent Gann in the shipyard in Port Nelson New Zealand. Photo taken on 1-13-19 . Huge thank you to Michael as always , Cheers my Friend . Please share your photos with us at sdtunaboats@cox.net
Jacqueline A..
Jacqueline A, built by San Diego Marine. These little seiners kicked ass, sister ship to Sea Quest and the Antonina C . Please share your favorite seiner with us at sdtunaboats@cox.net
Tradition….
Another great seiner in San Diego. Tradition one of Manuel Silva’s fleet. Built in 1980 by Martinac. Â Please share your photos with us at sdtunaboats@cox.net