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Posted on October 3, 2023

Eileen M and Jacqueline Marie…

The Tuna Seiners Eileen M , and Jacqueline Marie , docked at the Broadway Pier in the early 1970’s . Share your photos at [email protected] or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on October 1, 2023

Pisces…

The Tuna Seiner Pisces , out to Sea. This Seiner was originally launched The John F Kennedy , by Martinac Shipyard in 1970 , and was owned by Leo Correia and Family. Thank you to Matt Mastrovalerio for sharing this with us. Share your photos at [email protected] or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on September 29, 2023

Madrugador….

The beautiful Seiner Madrugador , in a set in the Eastern Pacific. Built by Campbell’s Shipyard in 1975. Share your photos at [email protected] or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on September 27, 2023

Chiriqui…

This is a nice photo of the Seiner Chiriqui I , this was  always one of my favorite Seiners , along with their  other company boats, I loved the color. Thank You to Michael Avery for the picture. Share your photos at [email protected] or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on September 26, 2023

Elsinore….

The Tuna Seiner Elsinore docked in San Diego Bay , built in 1956. Share your photos at [email protected] or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on September 25, 2023

Zapata Discoverer ….

The beautiful Tuna Seiner Zapata Discoverer , built by Campbells Shipyard in 1976. This Seiner has had multiple name changes since its launch  . Share your photos at [email protected] or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on September 22, 2023

Frank Correia…

The Great Frank Correia , looking at a spot of Tuna aboard his Seiner , The Mermaid. My Father cared so much about this man he had to be Great. Share your photos at [email protected] or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on September 21, 2023September 26, 2023

Sam Crivello & Sun Europa

This Morning I had the pleasure of sitting  down with Sal Crivello , and talked about his Father and the fishing industry  . He gave me this photo of his Father Sam,  on the bridge  of the family boat , The Sun Europa. Thank You Sal . Share your photos at [email protected] or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on September 20, 2023

Uncle Louie….

The Tuna Seiner Uncle Louie , up on Dry Dock at Campbells Shipyard . Share your photos at [email protected] or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on September 17, 2023

Pisces and Kukulkan….

The Tuna Seiner Pisces ,and The Kukulkan ,tied up at Campbells Shipyard ,in 1981. Share your photos at [email protected] 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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