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Posted on June 21, 2024

Judith Carol….

The Tuna Seiner Judith Carol, docked in Samoa  ,built by Burton Shipyard in Port Arthur  ,Tx .Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on June 19, 2024June 19, 2024

Embarcadero…

The Embarcadero full of Tuna Seiner’s in the mid 1970’s. The Seiner’s in this photo are The Claudia B , Willa G, Kerri M , Mermaid , Pisces and The Mary Antoinette . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on June 17, 2024

Jeanne Lou..

The Tuna Seiner Jeanne Lou,  in The Eastern Pacific in late 70’s.  Built by Campbells  Industries in 1975. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on June 13, 2024

Raffaello….

The Tuna Seiner Raffaello, docked at B Street Pier in the 70’s.  Built by Martinac Shipyard in 1972 and is still active today. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on June 10, 2024

Sea Quest….

The Tuna Seiner Sea Quest , in the Eastern Pacific the late 1970’s. Built by San Diego Marine Shipyard in 1970. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on June 8, 2024

Constitution….

The beautiful Seiner Constitution , built  by Campbells industries in 1978. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on June 5, 2024

Yolanda Z …

The Tuna Seiner Yolanda Z , launched by Tacoma Boat under the name of Gina Anne , in 1974. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on June 2, 2024

Conquest & Aquarius…

The Tuna Seiners Conquest and Aquarius , with The Mary Antoinette docked on opposite side of  The Pier. 
Posted on May 28, 2024

Capt M.J Souza….

The Tuna Seiner Capt M.J Souza , docked in Samoa. Built By Martinac Shipyard in 1979 . It’s now  Fishing today under its new  name Azteca 7 . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on May 25, 2024

Calypso….

Launch day for the Tuna Seiner Calypso , at  San Diego Marine Shipyard in 1972. 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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6 Jul

The Tuna Seiner Royal Pacific , built by Martinac Shipyard in 1973.

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1 Jul

The Tuna Seiner Conqueror , docked at G Street Pier. Built by Martinac Shipyard.

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30 Jun

Get your TunaVille or San Diego Tuna Boats merchandise.

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29 Jun

This is a beautiful aerial photo of the Tuna Seiner Zapata Discoverer, built by Campbell’s Shipyard in 1976.

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