San Diego Tuna Boats

Bold Adventuress out to sea. This great shot compliments of our great friend Mike Ryle. Thank you Mike , send your pictures to [email protected]

Well a lot to say on this photo. Had this picture sent to me by a anonymous follower. This is said to be the Cape Cod which is the old  Uncle Louie the part that bothers me most is changing of the crows nest . I get it that it may have more room and works better, but the Original one screms out Campbells shipyard , or San Diego. Send me your pictures please , lets keep the memories  alive.  [email protected]

Seiner Aquarius another seiner that was a huge part of the fleet and personally my family. Owned by Dasilva family.  Built in 1971 by Martinac . Send in your pictures to [email protected]

This is a recent shot of the Cape May out to Sea ,Captain Carlos Paiva. The Cape May in its San Diego days was the vessel Legacy. Which was owned by Manuel Silva. Thank you to Kevin Madruga for sending this nice shot in . Please send your pictures to [email protected]

What a fish killer, the Pisces . Always with a full load originally the John F Kennedy . Owned by the Correia family, was a sad day when it left for the last time. [email protected]

Cape Cod, still looks good but when she was in San Diego she was spectacular. Because it was the Uncle Louie , ok i know i say boats are my favorites. Uncle Louie wins . I could name a bunch though. What was your favorite ? [email protected]

Great shot of the Seiner Sea Gem rolling net. This wonderful shot compliments of John Gibson. Do you have pictures? sure you do , send them to [email protected]

We recently lost another Owner – Skipper . John Balelo owner and skipper of the Claudia B passed away on July 31. John spent over 30 years in the San Diego tuna industry. [email protected]

Tuna seiner Bold Contender. One of my favorite seiners. I have asked a number of times for pictures of this rig, but to no avail . Maybe one day . Anyways great looking seiner built by Martinac. Send me your pictures , your memories to [email protected]

One of my Fathers shots. Jeanne Lou in a set,  looks like Proud Heritage and Constitution in the background. Im guessing this was taken around 1978 or 79.  Send in your pictures to [email protected]