San Diego Tuna Boats

I’ve posted this photo before but its a great picture of the Normandie and my pops is in the photos. Share your photos with us at [email protected]

Wonderful photo of the Andrea C. I originally received this photo about 20 years ago from my cousin John Cerny, a long time navigator on the Andrea C. This photo was taken in 1992 and  I recently received this again from Kevin Madruga so I decided to post it ,by the way its always a good day to post a photo of the Castagnola Fleet. Share your photos with us at [email protected]

I love this photo of the Claire P getting ready to let the lines go on another trip. Looks like a  wife saying goodbye in the rain, definitely wasn’t easy on the family’s left behind. [email protected]

This photo pretty much sums it up out to Sea , everyone working to get the school in the net. About right now your adrenaline level is at its peak, if you have ever been out to Sea you know what I mean. Share your photos at [email protected]

Great photo of The Sea Gem in a set in the Western Pacific , I believe this photo was found 1985. Photo taken by John Gibson, share your photos at [email protected]

In my opinion the  best little seiner around is the Pisces, owned by Leo correia and family. Originally launched the John F Kennedy , this seiner is another that holds a special place in my family hearts. Besides the fact that the Correia family is as good as it gets in the community , I had many Cousins ,Uncles fish aboard this seiner one actually was skipper for a while. It was definitely a sad day when this seiner was sold. Share your memories at [email protected]

Today we have a photo of Cook Kevin Madruga aboard the Judibana , looks like the boys are going to eat well tonight. [email protected]

Our loyal follower Kevin Madruga sends in a recent photo of two top Skippers. On the left Gjoko Milisivic (thats the spelling I got ) and on the right Carlos Paiva of the Cape May. Thanks as always Kevin . [email protected]

The entire Tuna Industry lost an icon this week with the passing of a legend, Julius Zolezzi. Mr. Zolezzi owned several boats during his time in the industry, including the Marietta, the Jeannine and the Lone Wolf. In addition to his ownership of boats, he also owned the fuel dock located at the Embarcadero. I have fond memories of many of my father’s trips beginning and ending at that fuel dock. This is a tremendous loss for everyone including the Italian community. My deepest condolences to his family during this time. If you would like to share any stories of Mr. Zolezzi, please do so. [email protected]