San Diego Tuna Boats

Thanks to Marco Ribeiro for sending me this great video.

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A look from up above on the Koorale , in San Diego it was the Royal Pacific . The Koorale always catches her fish. Probably the best kept boat still going in the American Fleet this rig is in great fishing condition .

Seiner Hornet III , docked in San Diego Bay. Built at Campbell’s in 1975 simply put it was a top boat in the fleet. Share your photos with us at sdtunaboats@cox.net

Seiner Pisces in a set. Tio Leo bringing it aboard again. for every big 1,000 ton plus seiner you had these little guys making there trips. Please share your photos with us at sdtunaboats@cox.net

Seiner Concho bringing it aboard. Classic Westgate seiner, These seiners at one time were the nicest boats in the fleet. Thank you to Kevin Madruga for sharing his photos. Anyone else want to share ? sdtunaboats@cox.net

Toro Bravo docked at Broadway Pier in San Diego. Very simply put you didn’t have to wonder what rig this was when it came into the bay. One of a kind and boy did they catch fish. This one is for you Clyde hope all is well. Share your pictures with us at sdtunaboats@cox.net

Unknown seiner on the prowl , great shot from up above on chopper. Share your pictures with us at sdtunaboats@cox.net

A rare shot of the Carol Virginia . Built by San Diego Marine. Later had name changed to bold Fleet and Intrepido . sdtunaboats@cox.net

Crew aboard the Atlantic Patton , with the Atlantic Hawk passing off port side. Ronald Gonzalez in the red casamar hat sent this one in . Thank you Ronald. Send in your pictures to sdtunaboats@cox.net

One great seiner the Finisterre . Captain Scafidi ran this seiner for many years. Built by Martinac in 1972. Please share your photos with us, we need all the help we can get. We here daily that photos are in storage spend some time get them out share them before its to late. sdtunaboats@cox.net