San Diego Tuna Boats

The Seiner American Queen cruising in the waters . Launched by Campbell’s shipyard in 1972 , this was one of two seiners by Campbell’s with the raised pilot house the other being the Pan Pacific. This photo was donated to me by the Tuna Boat Association. Share your pictures at [email protected] or on Twitter @sdtunaboats

I love this photo sent in by a great guy Chris Carey, showing the Finisterre doing some repairs out at Sea. This type of seiner has always been one of my favorite styles . Thank You Chris for sharing your memories with us. Share your photos at [email protected] or on Twitter @sdtunaboats

I recently received this oil painting photo of the Mermaid, honestly the photo doesn’t  do it justice , its a beautiful painting . Thank You to Frank Correia Jr for sharing this photo with me . [email protected] or on Twitter @sdtunaboats

Harold Medina working on the deck aboard the Zapata Discoverer. I can’t help but think the Professor is in class teaching the students. Harold will always be a legend in this fleet. Share your pictures with me at [email protected] or on Twitter @sdtunaboats

I love this picture of the Finisterre in a set with the speed boat driver circling , and it appears to be the Zapata Discoverer in a set in the background . When the spots of tuna come up its time to let her go. Thank you to Chris Carey for the picture .Share your pictures at [email protected] and on Twitter @sdtunaboats

 I must admit I used to think being in a speedboat and having the chopper above really got your blood flowing , but seeing these photos of the spotter plane helping the Finisterre set the net off of New Zealand  is awesome. Huge Thank You to Chris Carey for sending these into us. [email protected] or on Twitter @sdtunaboats

Frank LoCoco doing a quick repair to the net aboard the Gina Karen while the hunt continues for the next school of tuna. Share your pictures with me at [email protected] or on Twitter @sdtunaboats

This photo is taken  from the helicopter as its was about to land on  The Lucky Strike . It was  built by Campbells in 1973 and is still fishing today under a new name Orinoco II . Share your photos with me at [email protected] or on Twitter @sdtunaboats