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Posted on January 2, 2024

Clipperton…..

This one goes out to the old timers, The Tuna Boat Clipperton. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on January 1, 2024

Samoa…

The Tuna Seiner’s Daniella, and The Betty C , tied up in Samoa back in the good old days . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on December 21, 2023

Via Avenir ….

The Tuna Seiner Via Avenir , built by Campbells Shipyard in 1990. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on December 18, 2023

Mary Barbara….

The Westgate Seiner , Mary Barbara , heading out of San Diego Bay. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on December 17, 2023

Lady Marion…..

The Lady Marion’s Skiff , moving around in Samoa with unknown Seiners in the background anchored. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on December 9, 2023

Day Island…

This one is for the Old Timers, The Tuna boat ,  Day Island. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on December 6, 2023

Eileen….

Kevin Madruga shares these photos of the San Pedro Seiner , Eileen, unloading its catch at Tri Marine  San Diego Dock a couple of months ago. Thank You Kevin. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on December 4, 2023

Conquistador…

The Tuna Seiner Conquistador , moving around in San Diego Bay. Built by Campbells Industries in 1971. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on November 30, 2023

Koorale…

The Tuna Seiner Koorale , in Samoa . In its time this Seiner was a top producer . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on November 28, 2023

Judibana….

We have an area of school fish in the Western Pacific with the Seiner , Judibana ,  in a set. 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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23 Jan

Sunset at the Embarcadero in the early 1970’s. #sandiego

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13 Jan

The Tuna Seiner Southern Pacific, in the Eastern Pacific. Built by Martinac Shipyard.

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7 Jan

The Tuna Seiners Sajo Victoria , and the Sajo Gloria , docked at 10th Avenue Terminal shortly after being launched by Campbell’s Shipyard in 1986. #sandiego

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29 Dec

The Tuna Seiner Antonina C, docked at the Embarcadero in the 1970’s. #sandiego

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