San Diego Tuna Boats

Our great follower Michael Burt has sent us a couple of new ones. The Jeannine in Port Nelson,  New Zealand. Jeannine was a huge part of the San Diego fleet built by Martinac in Sept 1974. Thank You again to Michael. Send your pictures to sdtunaboats@cox.net

One of my many magazines i had. Great shot of the King Oscar back in the 70s. Loved when this rig came into town. Loved the color, built in 1973 now its the El Rey. Please share your pictures with us at sdtunaboats@cox.net

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 sdtunaboats@cox.net

Great shot of the Capt M.J Souza . When in San Diego a top boat in the fleet . Please share your pictures with us sdtunaboats@cox.net

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 sdtunaboats@cox.net

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 . sdtunaboats@cox.net

Nice shot of the American Queen. Built by Campbells shipyard in May 1972 . Could use some pictures please send them to sdtunaboats@cox.net

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 sdtunaboats@cox.net

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 sdtunaboats@cox.net

Conte Bianco on a trial run in 1934. Thank you to Castagnola family for photo. send your pictures to sdtunaboats@cox.net