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Posted on February 10, 2024

Sea Gem…

A great shot of the Tuna Seiner Sea Gem, in a set in the Western Pacific . Built by Martinac Shipyard in 1975. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on February 8, 2024

Zapata Discoverer …

The Tuna Seiner Zapata Discoverer , docked at Broadway Pier . Built by Campbells Shipyard in 1976. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on February 6, 2024

Zapata Pathfinder….

The Tuna Seiner Zapata Discoverer , docked at B Street Pier , with a Chopper and Seaplane aboard. Built by Campbell’s Shipyard in 1976. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on February 5, 2024February 5, 2024

Tony DaSilva …

Posted on February 3, 2024

B Street Pier..

One of my favorite photos in my collection, Seiners tied up at B Street Pier .  Two of my all time favorite Seiners , The Marco Polo ,  and The Polaris. If anyone has photos of The Marco Polo especially,  I would really love to see them .Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on February 1, 2024

Jeannine ….

A nice photo of the Seiner Jeannine , in the Western Pacific. Built by Martinac Shipyard in 1974. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on January 30, 2024

Koorale….

The Tuna Seiner Koorale , built by Martinac Shipyard in 1973, under its original name the Royal Pacific . Unfortunulty this Seiner will not sail again under the name Koorale . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on January 28, 2024

Tradition…..

This is a beautiful photo of  the Seiner Tradition , in the Western Pacific. Built by Martinac Shipyard in 1980 , unfortunately this Seiner is no longer with us . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on January 26, 2024

Embarcadero…

A rainy morning on the Embarcadero , with Seiners Cabrillo , Balboa , Conquistador, Willa G and  Jo Ann . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on January 24, 2024

Martinac Seiner …

A beautiful photo of a Martinac Seiner cruising in the Pacific. 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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