San Diego Tuna Boats

Polaris was another great seiner. Built by Martinac she was later changed to the Gina Marie. My father was the skipper briefly so this seiner has a personal touch. Please send your pictures to [email protected]

Great shot of the Capt M.J Souza . When in San Diego a top boat in the fleet . Please share your pictures with us [email protected]

A very rare shot sent in by one of our great followers. Lois Seaver a Westgate seiner, this seiner is kind of personal. It later turned into the Mary Lucille my late Uncles boat. Unfortunately it sank near local banks shortly after leaving on a trip in the late 70s. Please share your pictures with us at [email protected]

Bettie M, Great seiner that was lost way to early. Built in 1972 by Martinac the Bettie M,  ran aground in 1976 near the Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest. Not very  many pictures of this Great Seiner . Please share your pictures we could use any you have . [email protected]

Nice shot of the American Queen. Built by Campbells shipyard in May 1972 . Could use some pictures please send them to [email protected]

1. Seiner Osprey docked at B street in San Diego built by San Diego Marine. I believe she was launched as the Theresa Ann. Please share your pictures with us at [email protected]

Tifaimoana one of the last of this design, built by Martinac in 1979 at the time 1400 tons made her one of the biggest seiners. Things have definitely changed since then, Please i could use some help with pictures i know they’re out there. Send in crew shots or in memory of someone to [email protected]

Conte Bianco on a trial run in 1934. Thank you to Castagnola family for photo. send your pictures to [email protected]

Nice shot of the the Jeannine cruising . Legendary seiner in San Diego . Built by Martinac  shipyard in September 1974 , for the Zolezzi Family. Please share your memories with us at [email protected]

Ok , not the great picture but I’m trying. Gina Karen great little seiner in her time. Please share your photos. [email protected]