Michael Meachum sends in this photo of the Maria Elena on the Bay as a tribute to his late Great Uncle Al Humphrey who was Chief aboard the Maria Elena and a few other Westgate Seiners. Thank You Michael I’m sure your Uncle was a great man . [email protected]
Koorale….
Today I got a update on the Koorale in Nelson ,New Zealand. It looks like slow but steady progress. I can’t wait to see this seiner back in action, as usual a huge Thank You to my great follower and friend Michael Burt for keeping us in the loop from Nelson. [email protected]
Coronado Islands…
Today my good friend Frank Lococo was out fishing at the Coronado Islands and ran into a Mexican Seiner called the Marieta making a set. Looks like a nice day to water ski out there. Thank you as always to Frank. [email protected]
Sea Treasure….
Another small newspaper article from the San Diego Union in 1975. One of my favorite boats getting ready to dock at Broadway Pier . I know I keep asking for photos of the Sea Treasure and nobody helps, so I won’t this time. Share your memories at [email protected]
Fisherman mending nets….
Another old school newspaper photo. fisherman doing some net work with the seiners South Pacific and Southern Pacific in backgrounds . [email protected]
Gina Karen…..
Seiner Gina Karen is pulling away from dock heading out on another trip, always a tough time for families to watch the boat head out , and it wasn’t any easier watching your family from the boat . Thank You to Frank Lococo for the picture . [email protected]
Normandie..
Kevin Madruga sends in this photo of the Normandie in the 1950s . Pictured in the skiff is Hallett Madruga and Joe Demelo holding the line on the right. Thank You as always Kevin . [email protected]
Brayan Swopes , Top Wave….
Top Wave Helicopter Pilot Bryan Swopes holding up a nice tuna that he helped catch. Some of my most loyal followers are Helicopter Pilots . Thank You Bryan for all the recent pictures of the Top Wave. Any other Pilots out there with photos send them to us at [email protected]
Tom Corona and Steve Tarantino ….
Sal “The Dog ” Corona sends in this photo of Tom Corona and Steve Tarantino he believes this was aboard the Jo Linda. Thank You Sal ! [email protected]
Nonnu Frank….
Frank LoCoco sends in another one of his Nonnu Frank LoCoco the Deck Boss aboard the Gina Karen . Great shot Thank You Frank. [email protected]