San Diego Tuna Boats

Kevin Madruga sends in this photo of The Gloria A , better known as The Pisces. Launched  in 1970 as The John F Kennedy , I have so many memories of this seiner it was one of the  great boats in the San Diego fleet. sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter @sdtunaboats

A beautiful photo of The Capt. Vincent Gann from above, built by Martinac Shipyard in 1990 and is still fishing today. Share your pictures at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter @sdtunaboats

A wonderful photo of The Sea Encounter, one of the last American Flag Seiners still operating today. Built by Martinac in 1979 for The DaSilva Family . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter @sdtunaboats

The Tuna Seiner Mermaid out to Sea. Some Seiners mean more to me then others ,The Mermaid is Family , what Seiner is special to you ? sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter @sdtunaboats

This has always been one of my favorite photos in my collection for personal reasons . This photo belonged  to my Uncle Tony and my Dad actually ran this boat for a trip so I have great memories . The Polaris later changed its name to The Gina Marie and unfortunately sank. The Polaris was built by Martinac Shipyard in 1970. Share your memories at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter @sdtunaboats

The Tuna Seiner Capt M.J Souza docked at Zolezzi’s Fuel Dock back in the early 80’s getting ready to head out on another trip. Share your memories at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter @sdtunaboats

This is a different photo but it tells a lot. This was The Elizabeth C.J leaving San Diego for Panama to pick up its net and head out on its first trip. This Seiner was eventually known as The Maria C.J , this photo is compliments of the late Keenie Batista . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter @sdtunaboats

This is a nice photo of The Top Wave docked at Campbells Shipyard getting some work done. Built in 1973 , it was always a top producing seiner in the fleet . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter @sdtunaboats

One of my favorite Tuna Seiners ,The Claire P. I remember my cousin fishing on this boat and I guess I never forgot it. Built by Martinac it was always a producing Seiner. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter @sdtunaboats