200,000…

Wow! I don’t know what to say.  I started this site to preserve the history and memories of the San Diego Tuna Fleet. I just want to say thank you to everyone who has contributed pictures over the years. I need to say a special thanks to my good friend Tom Walsh. So lets keep moving! We always need photos. I can’t do this without your support and all of those who are generous enough to send photos whenever they can. If you have any photos, please send them to sdtunaboats@cox.net.

Friesland…

Great shot of the Friesland at Port Nelson in New Zealand. Photo Courtesy of Michael Burt, Nelson New Zealand. Huge Thank You to Michael. Please send your pictures to sdtunaboats@cox.net

Karen Kristie..

Owner Bob Pringle, He just killed them with this small seiner. Making some years up to 15 trips locally. One of the best skippers around and definitely one of the Best Men around you will ever meet. Later owned and operated Molly N and the America Thanks again to Kevin Madruga for the info. Send your pictures to sdtunaboats@cox.net

Judibana.

Great shot of the Judibana . Old Dominator in San Diego. Thank You to Robert Silva for sending in this shot. Send your pictures to sdtunaboats@cox.net

Chopper issues..

American Eagle with Chopper issues. Although its a great weather day for a problem like that. Again thanks to Mike Ryle for the pictures. sdtunaboats@cox.net

Rolling net .

American Eagle rolling net as Sunset approaches . All of the American Eagle shots are compliments of  Mike Ryle. sdtunaboats@cox.net

Get in line..

Great shot from up in the chopper of boats getting into position . Serious area of school fish. Let her go. sdtunaboats@cox.net

Happy Easter..

Happy Easter to all the Fisherman out to Sea.  A personal blessing to the Crew aboard The Cape May and Koorale. sdtunaboats@cox.net

Embarcadero..

I recently received this photo from a person wanting to stay anonymous . Classic shot of the Embarcadero. Theresa Janene and Anthony’s Seafood. Two things that should never have left the Embarcadero. Sdtunaboats@cox.net