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Posted on December 25, 2015

Merry Christmas…

Posted on December 20, 2015

Marco Polo…

Marco Polo unloading in San Pedro. Loved those trips up there with pops. sdtunaboats@cox.net

Posted on December 19, 2015

American Eagle…

American Eagle letting go . sdtunaboats@cox.net 
Posted on December 13, 2015

Anne M…

Anne M.  Built by Martinac in 1969. sdtunboats@cox.net

Posted on December 12, 2015

Pacific Queen…

One of the first seiners built at Martinac. Pacific Queen. Built in 1967. sdtunaboats@cox.net

Posted on December 6, 2015

Aquarius….

Its the age of Aquarius. Great seiner…Built by Martinac shipyard in 1971. sdtunaboats@cox.net

Posted on December 5, 2015

Bold Adventuress…

Bold Adventuress one of the last Martinacs built . This one had a major difference . A stern engine. sdtunaboats@cox.net

Posted on November 29, 2015

chac mool

Posted on November 27, 2015

Dominator..

Great looking Dominator. Great name also. Built in 74 by Martinac , sdtunaboats@cox.net

Posted on November 24, 2015

Raffaello….

Raffaello , Built by Martinac in 1972. One of a few seiners still under original name. sdtunabaots@cox.net

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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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jeffpassan Jeff Passan @jeffpassan ·
19 Dec

Right-hander Michael King and the San Diego Padres are in agreement on a three-year, $75 million contract, sources tell ESPN. The deal allows King to opt out after the 2026 and 2027 seasons. @Feinsand was first on the news.

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15 Dec

A beautiful aerial photo of the Tuna Seiner Patrician, built in 1981 by Burton Shipyard in Port Arthur Tx.

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8 Dec

The Tuna Seiners Royal Pacific, and Lone Wolf, double docked in Samoa.

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2 Dec

The Tuna Seiner Capt M.J. Souza , docked at the Embarcadero built by Martinac Shipyard in 1979. #sandiego

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