San Diego Tuna Boats

A beautiful photo of the Seiner Carol Linda , I believe this was on its maiden voyage. Built by Burton Shipyard in Port Arthur,  Texas in 1980. Share your photos at [email protected] or on Twitter @sdtunaboats

This is a nice photo of a great seiner The Finisterre , in a set in The Western Pacific. Special Thanks to Chris Carey for sharing his photo. Share your photos at [email protected] or on Twitter @sdtunaboats

A great photo of a good guy, Jeff Correia celebrating his birthday aboard the Yolanda , I’m guessing in the mid 90’s.  Share your memories at [email protected] or on Twitter @sdtunaboats

The Godfather himself Joe DaLuz , in the chopper aboard the Constitution getting ready to go check out a spot of tuna. It was my absolute pleasure to work for this giant in the fleet , what a gentleman he is and I’m proud to call him a friend.. Share your memories at [email protected] or on Twitter @sdtunaboats

Let’s end the month  of January with a photo of the Carolyn M,  pulling away from the Embarcadero headed out on another trip. Please share your memories at [email protected] or on Twitter @sdtunaboats

This photo takes us back to 1979 onboard The Constitution . The crew working on the speedboat deck .In this photo Mauricio Nunes , Pete Costa , Pete Costa Jr, Oscar Vargas,  and Jay Silva. Share your photos at [email protected] or on Twitter @sdtunaboats

I woke up today with horrible news of a friend passing away, I’ve  lost a few friends lately and I guess it makes you realize how precious life is and to not sweat the little things.

The Tuna Seiner Mary Lyn , pulling away from the seiner,  Mermaid in The Eastern Pacific . Share your photos at [email protected] or on Twitter @sdtunaboats

Launch Day for the Tuna Seiner Sea Quest in 1970 at San
Diego Marine Shipyard. Share your memories at [email protected] or on Twitter @sdtunaboats

The LoCoco Family sends in this photo of The Tifaimoana , cruising in The San Diego Bay. This seiner was built in 1979 by Martinac Shipyard and is still fishing today under its  new name  Cape Finisterre.  Share your memories at [email protected] or on Twitter @sdtunaboats