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Posted on October 7, 2024October 21, 2024

Cayude…..

The Tuna Seiner Cayude, launched in 1976 by Martinac Shipyard under its original name The Cindy Ann . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on October 2, 2024October 21, 2024

Proud Heritage….

The Tuna Seiner Proud Heritage , in a set in The Eastern Pacific. Built by San Diego Marine Shipyard in 1973 . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on September 29, 2024October 21, 2024

Milagros Z…

The Tuna Seiner Milargos Z , in  The Western Pacific . Built by Campbells Industries in 1980 under its original name,  Coopeatun II . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on September 21, 2024October 21, 2024

Capt. Vincent Gann…

Another awesome photo of the Capt. Vincent Gann, compliments of Chief Eddie DaCosta. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on September 17, 2024October 21, 2024

Sea Encounter….

The Tuna Seiner Sea Encounter, up on dry dock . Built by Martinac Shipyard in 1979,  and still active today . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on September 15, 2024October 21, 2024

Broadway Pier….

The Fleet is tied up at Broadway Pier ,  in protest of regulations in August 1975. Pacific Queen , Bold Contender , Bold Producer , Gina Anne, Cabrillo and Nautilus in this photo. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
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  . 

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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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6 Jul

The Tuna Seiner Royal Pacific , built by Martinac Shipyard in 1973.

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1 Jul

The Tuna Seiner Conqueror , docked at G Street Pier. Built by Martinac Shipyard.

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30 Jun

Get your TunaVille or San Diego Tuna Boats merchandise.

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29 Jun

This is a beautiful aerial photo of the Tuna Seiner Zapata Discoverer, built by Campbell’s Shipyard in 1976.

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