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 sdtunaboats@cox.net
Pisces…..
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. sdtunaboats@cox.net
Cape Cod..
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 ? sdtunaboats@cox.net
Sea Gem…
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 sdtunaboats@cox.net
Claudia B.
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. sdtunaboats@cox.net
Bold Contender…
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 sdtunaboats@cox.net
Jeanne Lou…
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 sdtunaboats@cox.net
Judibana…
Seiner Judibana in Western Pacific i believe this was a couple of years ago. If I’m not mistaking she is now in Ecuador fishing. Send in your pictures to sdtunaboats@cox.net
Pot of Gold…
Who ever said there was no pot of Gold under the Rainbow…Please send in your favorite photos to sdtunaboats@cox.net
Uncle Louie …
Uncle Louie at Campbells shipyard in san diego. I took this shot , and its one of my favorites. Not many seiners nicer then the Uncle Louie. Still fishing today as the Cape Cod. Send in your pictures to sdtunaboats@cox.net