San Diego Tuna Boats

Tom Summers sent in this photo of himself and a couple of his shipmates . On the left is the Sea Gem , the boat Tom spent a few years on, in addition it looks like the Toro Bravo on the other side of the dock. I would like to thank Mike Madriaga from The Reader for getting me in touch with Tom. Check out the story on Tom in The Reader he’s a legend . Thanks again Tom , share your photos at [email protected]

Lets keep going with the shirts. This one is Super Rare a women’s shirt Antonina C , absolutely priceless. Thank you to Pete Lococo for sending in his wifes shirt , send me your shirts ? [email protected]

So if you fished in the fleet or did any business in the fleet you remember these jackets or shirts. Thank you to Lexi Krause for this  photo of a  Jerry classic , share your photos with us at [email protected]

Katherine Lisa  brailing in a set in late 70s. This seiner spent most of its time fishing out of the Panama area but was built at San Diego Marine in 1974 and later changed its name to the Falcon. One of my favorite things about this site is the wonderful people I meet from around the world. And recently I met a great man Lexi Krause who sent in this photo, Thanks Lexi, I appreciate the photo and our friendship. Send in your photos at [email protected]

Seiner Mermaid brailing on a beautiful weather day in the Pacific. Mermaid was a classic , owned by Frank Correia . Thank You to the Correia family for sharing this photo .

Jeff Ullrich sent in this great shot of the Chopper aboard the Bold Fleet.  Helicopters were a game changer in the late 70s and 80s . Thanks Jeff ! please send your photos to [email protected]

Seiner Taiwan Master , built in 1989 at Campbells Shipyard it was one of the last seiners built in San Diego. Taiwan Master  was ran by Captain Hong , Thank You to Minwoo Hong for sharing his photo. [email protected]

Jose Virissimo unloading, I believe this is in San Pedro aboard the Sea Quest . Thanks Jose for sharing your photo , send your photo to [email protected]

Larry Z racing for a spot of tuna, originally launched Marjorie R by Campbells shipyard in San Diego in 1974. Send your photos to [email protected]

Nick Cabral sent this one in of his Grandfather Eugene Cabral in the wheelhouse of the Connie Jean . Thanks Nick, share your photos at [email protected]