San Diego Tuna Boats

Thank you too Clyde Williams for sending in more of his memories . Rock of Partida . Awesome Thank You so Much.  [email protected]

I need pictures to keep this site going. Everyone needs to help. I know you either have them or know a friend who does. Everything helps 1 or 2 .A seiner at dock or in the bay. A photo from sea. A newspaper article. Just trying to help keep our history alive. I can tell how many people visit this site i see the numbers. I see our pictures on other sites or on Facebook. Help us out send some back…

American Eagle in shipyard in Mobile Alabama. In late 70s. John (Tex) Teixeira skipper at the time. They don’t make better men then Tex , GREAT man. [email protected]

This shot is the Mary Lucille tied up at B street. This was originally the City of Lisbon. [email protected]

Toro Bravo docked at Broadway Pier in the 70s. Not exactly the best looking seiner. But it caught its fish. Spent most of the time fishing down below. [email protected]

Who doesn’t remember these artifacts from the tuna industry, Thank you to Clyde Williams for sending in a little of his memories of the good old days. Send in your pictures . [email protected]

Must a thriving San Diego Fishing community Die so more Pacific Dolphin May Live? I guess we learned the answer to that question!! [email protected]

 May 1984 , Jeannine helping out 3 men adrift at sea. Put them on board for 24 hours as they headed to Guam. Lots of hot food , Showers and some Jeannine hats later they were on there way, they saw a few boats but no one stopped . Until the Jeannine showed up!

Cape San Vincent tied up in San Diego Bay at fuel dock. I need your help, need pictures i know you have them send them in. [email protected]

This was the original Proud Heritage. Definitely has seen better days. Always a well maintained seiner in San Diego owned by Manuel Silva. [email protected]