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 sdtunaboats@cox.net 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 sdtunaboats@cox.net 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 sdtunaboats@cox.net 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 sdtunaboats@cox.net 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 sdtunaboats@cox.net 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 sdtunaboats@cox.net 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 sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter @sdtunaboats

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