San Diego Tuna Boats

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]

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]

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]

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]