San Diego Tuna Boats

The American Eagle in the shipyard in Mobile Alabama in the early 80s. One of my fathers photos, he was Navigator next to Skipper John ( TEX ) Teixeira . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net

This photo is the crew aboard the Sea Hawk in the 80s in Samoa. Thanks again to Mike Collette . sdtunaboats@cox.net

Mike Collette sends in another photo of Joe Taranto on left and himself pulling some tuna aboard the Kathleen.  Thanks again Mike .sdtunaboats@cox.net

Goodnight from the Kathleen, prayers for a  healthier tomorrow . Thank You to Mike Collette for sharing another photo. sdtunaboats@cox.net

I learned early from some veteran fisherman that if rain was in the area the school would head for it. Maybe a old wise tale but that what appears to be happening here, I’m just taking a shot and calling this seiner either the John F Kennedy or the Pisces. sdtunaboats@cox.net

Kevin sends in some of his photos that he fished aboard . Bonnie, Captain Frank Medina and the Gloria H. Thanks as always Kevin ,anyone else want to help and send in some photos? sdtunaboats@cox.net

Frank LoCoco sends in these photos of the launching ceremony of their family’s Gill netter back in the late 80s. His Dad and Grandpa fished on it for swordfish. Thank You for sharing Frank. sdtunaboats@cox.net

Mike Collette holding up his future wife Brandi after a successful trip aboard the Kathleen. They now have been married for 40 years and counting , Thanks for the great picture Mike. Share your photos with us at sdtunaboats@cox.net

Seiner Cayude rolling net , this seiner was built the Cindy Ann in 1976 by Martinac Shipyard. sdtunaboats@cox.net