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Posted on April 5, 2024

John F . Kennedy …

The Tuna Seiner John F. Kennedy , launched by Martinac Shipyard in 1970. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on April 2, 2024

Anne M…

The Tuna Seiner Anne M, built by Martinac Shipyard in 1969. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on March 29, 2024

Adriatic Sea….

The Tuna Seiner Adriatic Sea. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on March 27, 2024

Dominator….

The Tuna Seiner Dominator, built by Martinac Shipyard in 1974. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on March 24, 2024

Queen Mary….

The Tuna Seiner Queen Mary , docked at B Street Pier. Built by Paceco Shipyard in Oakland , Ca in 1969. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on March 18, 2024

Embarcadero…..

Early morning aboard The Seiner Carolyn M, at The Embarcadero , looking at The Star Of India. Personally I loved being at the boat as a kid this early in the morning,  the Bay was always so calm . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on March 16, 2024

Gina Karen….

The Tuna Seiner Gina Karen , docked at the Embarcadero. Built in 1969 by Paceco Shipyard in Oakland , Ca . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on March 13, 2024

Jeanette C…

The Tuna Seiner Jeanette C , docked at B Street Pier. Built by Tacoma Boat in 1967. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on March 10, 2024

Ocean Pearl …

The Tuna Seiner Ocean Pearl , at Campbells Shipyard in 1981 , with what appears to be a party for the launching of the Seiner. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on March 5, 2024

Jeanette….

The Tuna Seiner Jeanette ,  in Samoa , with the Seiner Cape Cod tied up on outside . 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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