San Diego Tuna Boats

Mary Lucille leaving the Embarcadero on a summer night. This was the old Lois Seaver westgate seiner. sdtunaboats@cox.net

This picture of the South Seas, Was taking by our friend Tom Walsh in Terminal Island in 1985. This was the old Mary S.And one of many boats with the name South Seas. Thanks again to our friends at tunaseiners.com . sdtunaboats.com

This was one of the first seiners named Caribe, originally the Captain  Steven Scott. One of my favorite style boats. Built in San Diego Marine. Send me your pictures i will post them. sdtunaboats@cox.net

This photo has the Polaris under the bridge at Westgate. Later renamed the Gina Marie and sank. Loved the look of these early Martinac’s. sdtunaboats@cox.net

Nice looking Campbell’s seiner, one of the last ones made at Campbell’s . sdtunaboats@cox.net

Sea Quest , this shot appears to be in the shipyard down at San Diego Marine. Nice shot of a well maintained seiner. Skiff on the dock also. sdtunaboats@cox.net

Another Campbell’s built Tuna Seiner. Last i knew it was bought by Venezuela . sdtunaboats@cox.net

Wonderful shot of the Cape Horn, Which according to the master Tom Walsh is the original Atlantis. Thanks to Connie for the picture, and to Tom for the insight. sdtunaboats@cox.net

Elizabeth appears to be rolling net somewhere under the bridge, most likely westgate. sdtunaboats@cox.net

This is a pretty recent picture of the Sea Encounter. I must say i don’t like the look of tuna boats that are stretched . But this one looks very nice . Awesome rig. sdtunaboats@cox.net