San Diego Tuna Boats

Tom Madruga shares some of his photos of his Grandfathers boats.  The Olympia , Liberty,  and The Favorite.  Thank you Tom.

These photos were donated by Tom Madruga, of his Grandfathers boat, The Favorite, around 1955 . His Grandfather was born in Pico, moved to Gloucester , Mass and later moved to San Diego , like so many others  that started the Tuna Industry.  Thank You Tom.  Anyone who has photos to share can at, sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter @sdtunaboats

The Tuna Seiners Captain Frank Medina, and The Tifaimoana , docked in Samoa in the 1980’s. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter @sdtunaboats