San Diego Tuna Boats

This photo is of the Madrugador , built by Campbells Shipyard in 1975 for Mr Joe Madruga, one of his many boats he owned in his great life. I personally spent some time aboard this seiner growing up with my father as a Navigator  along with Captain John ( TEX ) Teixeira many great times.  Please share your memories and photos at [email protected]

Another one of my photos I took around 1987, Venturous headed out on another trip on a Hazy San Diego morning . Share your pictures at [email protected]

Another one of my Finger Piers photos. There was always something special about passing these docks, maybe it was the fact that they were the first docks we passed in the car or the good old fashion wooden docks. Trying to read the skiff the seiner on the left is possibly the Gina Karen but just a guess . [email protected]

Looks to be a nice peaceful day on San Diego Bay, I’m guessing this photo is in the early 70’s .In this photo you have the Marietta and the Mary Antoinette docked at Finger Piers . Please share your photos with us at [email protected]

Meanwhile back in Nelson , New Zealand. The Koorale looks to be getting worse before it gets better. It appears the whole pilot house is now off I’m praying one day Fermins Seiner will hit the open Seas again. Thank You as always to my  great friend Michael Burt for keeping us updated from New Zealand .  Share your photos with us at [email protected]

Jeffery Dial sent in a couple more photos  of The Apollo at The Tacoma Boat Shipyard , photos courtesy of Harry Dial.  Thank you Jeffery anyone else want to share please send them to [email protected]

Here we have a couple of new photos sent in by Jeff Millennor of the South Seas and crew. This photo was taken around 1983 or 1984. This particular seiner ,The South Seas was built in 1981 by Martinac . Please share your photos with us and keep the memories of our fleet alive at [email protected]

Lets go way back most likely late 60s, The Embarcadero is looking spectacular. I believe that this is the Commodore up front with an unknown Martinac in the stern. Things were just easier back in those days. Share your photos with us at [email protected]

Today was a tough day for a lot of friends.  Here’s praying for a better day tomorrow. [email protected]

This is a wonderful photo of the men of the Sea working on the net at the Embarcadero. I can remember being a little boy skipping school and going with my Father to the docks  filling needles with a box almost exactly like this one. I wonder how many Fisherman can remember this also. Share your photos or thoughts with us at [email protected]