San Diego Tuna Boats

The Seiner Carol Linda tied up at Seaport Village dock. A lot has changed since this photo, seiners are gone and soon Seaport village will be also. [email protected]

Another classic picture from Kevin Madruga. Personalized Madrugador.

Kevin Madruga  send in these two beautiful photos of the Evelina Da Rosa . Thanks as always Kevin, [email protected]

Another great photo of San Diego Bay, so much has changed since this picture. On the right at Campbells Shipyard we have the Capt M.J Souza and the Isidoro Duarte both seiners built by Martinac and both were originally American flag seiners . MJ Souza is currently under New Zealand flag under the same name. The Isidoro Duarte was launched the Theresa Janene in 1974 and is under a Mexican flag now unfortunately it had a big fire aboard a few years ago. [email protected]

 This photo was taken from 10th Ave Terminal in the 70s . This is what San Diego Bay used to look like, Tuna Seiners and Naval Ships two of San Diego’s  biggest industries .  [email protected]

More memorabilia to share with you  . Conte Bianco model with a few glasses including Uncle Louie and Casamar . [email protected]

Our good friend Kevin Madruga stopped by again and sent in some of his memorabilia of the fleet . Definitely brings back memories Thank You as always Kevin. [email protected]

I recently received this photo of The Campbells Shipyard back in its active years.  Im guessing this could be in early 80s . Today there is a Hilton Hotel and Petco Park across the street among other things. [email protected]

Thank you to my good Friend Kevin Madruga for sharing this beautiful photo of the Marinero F which was the Mariner, one of my favorite seiners in San Diego. I asked for pictures of the Mariner and Kevin delivered . Anyone else have any ? This seiner was built by Martinac Shipyard in 1973. [email protected]

Great Logo on the Castagnola owned seiners. Im told this is a Red Snapper as a  tribute to Uncle Louie himself who’s nickname was Snapper. Sensational logo  on the  Antonina C, Uncle Louie and the Andrea C. [email protected]