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Conqueror

This is another great Martinac Boat and part of Joe Madruga’s fleet. In this picture, they were off Point Loma doing a trial set prior to setting out on its maiden voyage

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First Photo!

Well, they say that everything has a beginning. For me, It was this photo I took of the Dominator, in San Pedro while unloading. At the time, I was aboard the Proud Heritage and it was around 1975-76. Who would have thought I would eventually end up with over 1,000 photos of the fleet? Hobbies start at the weirdest time!!!

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Jeanette Diana, Jeanette

Joe Finette owner. The Jeanette Diana was a high liner one of the top boats in the fleet ,for years .Unfortunalty the boat sank unexpectly in the western pacific , thank the good lord everybody was rescued . Jeanette is now Joes boat, it is the old Elizabeth CJ .My late cousin simply put it this way about Mr. Finette , he is the “nicest man you will ever meet”

Enough said…

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Constitution…

The Constitution (later known as the Mariner) was another great boat of its time. At the helm was a great skipper and man, Joe Daluz. Joe was a top skipper for many years and had a great passion for it. Not many men could say they caught more fish than Joe. The Constitution was where his heart was, and I’m proud to call him my friend.

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Gina Anne

Back in the good old days, Gina Anne, was tied up at the embarcadero. In it’s day, the Gina Anne was probably the fastest boat in the fleet due to twin engines. Later, it was named the Yolanda Z.
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Merry Christmas…

Merry Christmas, To all in the Tuna Fleet around the world. I apologize for the delay in my post.

I have been going thru some personal hardship due to a death in my family; I will be back posting after the New Year …

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Campbells Shipyard…

The San Diego tuna fleet had so many things to it such as Canaries and shipyards. But when I think about the shipyards you had to think about Campbell’s. The shipyard and the Seiners Classic design with the stern engine. The shipyard put out so many boats, and  changed its design a few times from the early ones like the Elizabeth CJ, to the most recognizable Uncle Louie style, and finally to the more modern Margaret Z. One thing for sure they were recognizable and they were a huge part of San Diego. I never did get to a launching, but I added some photos; looks like it would have been a blast.
Elizabeth C.J later named Maria C.J



Uncle Louie



Margaret Z
Hornet III