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Posted on January 12, 2024

Cape May…

The Tuna Seiner Cape May , built by Martinac Shipyard in 1982 under its  original name Legacy. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.netor on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on January 9, 2024January 9, 2024

Masina…

Skipper Darren Correia, and crew of The Seiner Masina .Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.netor on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on January 7, 2024

Jeanette..

The Tuna Seiner Jeanette , formerly The  Elizabeth CJ , on Dry Dock , a few years ago in Samoa. It’s still very sad that this Seiner is no longer with us. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on January 5, 2024

Judibana….

The Tuna Seiner Judibana , picking up its Skiff as it heads out on another trip. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on January 4, 2024

Finisterre….

The Tuna Seiner Finisterre , going thru some weather . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
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  . 

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

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

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

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