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Posted on September 9, 2024September 9, 2024

Eddie Costa Transhipping in Christmas Island with CVG..

Posted on September 5, 2024

Sea Queen….

The Tuna Seiner  Sea Queen , docked at The Embarcadero. Built by Martinac Shipyard in 1973 , under its original name the Mariner . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on September 3, 2024October 21, 2024

Broadway Pier…

A busy Broadway Pier in the 70’s , with a Cruise Ship and Tuna Seiner docked . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on August 29, 2024

G Street ….

A very busy G Street Pier in the early 80’s , including Seiners, Sea Hunter , and Cheryl Marie. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on August 27, 2024

G street…

The Tuna Seiners Elizabeth C.J , and Conquest , are docked at the Brand New G Street Pier in 1977. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on August 23, 2024

Venturous….

The Tuna Seiner Venturous , on a trial run off of Point Loma in 1988. Built by San Diego Marine , sadly it sank off The Coast of Panama in the early 90’s. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on August 19, 2024

Sea Encounter….

The Tuna Seiner Sea Encounter  , passing parts to The Seiner, Aquarius’s  Skiff , in The Eastern Pacific in the early 1980’s . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on August 16, 2024

Eileen….

Kevin Madruga  sends in this photo of the Eileen,  unloading at Tri Marines Dock in Point Loma. He reminds me that it’s the time of the year when  The San Pedro Boats fish off San Diego. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on August 11, 2024

Anna Maria…..

The Tuna Boat Anna Maria , outside of Peru in 1973. Built by Tacoma Boat in 1970. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on August 8, 2024

Theresa Janene…

The Beautiful Seiner Theresa Janene , heading out of San Diego Bay. Built by Martinac Shipyard in  1974. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

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This site is dedicated to my father, James Lira, the man who passed on his passion for fishing to me. He and all the men that spent their lives on the ocean will never be forgotten.

ABOUT THIS BLOG

Hi, my name is Jimmy, I’m second generation Portuguese on my Dad’s side and first generation on my Mom’s. I’ve always had a passion for Tuna Boats and their colorful history and have, over the years, amassed a large library of photos and many stories to go with them. In the hopes of keeping some of this history alive — and perhaps passing this tradition on to my son — I’ve created this site to share my memories and photos in honor of my Portuguese heritage and for the men that made their living at sea and also to those who lost their lives at sea, may they rest in peace. I hope you enjoy my photos and ramblings. Please feel welcome to share your thoughts and pictures too, I’ll be happy to post them for you. Many of the pictures you’ll see have been donated by other Portuguese and Italian friends/families and many are from my own collection, but all are treasured. Please enjoy…

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sdtunaboats San Diego Tuna Boats @sdtunaboats ·
3 Feb

The Tuna Seiner Aquarius, docked at 10th Avenue Terminal. July by Martinac Shipyard in 1971. #SanDiego

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30 Jan

Come on down today for Tunaville and San Diego Tunaboats merchandise.

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28 Jan

The Tuna Seiner Western Pacific, launched by Campbell’s Shipyard in 1975 under its original name the Madrugador. #sandiego

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23 Jan

Sunset at the Embarcadero in the early 1970’s. #sandiego

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