San Diego Tuna Boats

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 sdtunaboats@cox.net

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 sdtunaboats@cox.net

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. sdtunaboats@cox.net

Jose Virissimo unloading, I believe this is in San Pedro aboard the Sea Quest . Thanks Jose for sharing your photo , send your photo to sdtunaboats@cox.net

Larry Z racing for a spot of tuna, originally launched Marjorie R by Campbells shipyard in San Diego in 1974. Send your photos to sdtunaboats@cox.net

Nick Cabral sent this one in of his Grandfather Eugene Cabral in the wheelhouse of the Connie Jean . Thanks Nick, share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net

Toro Bravo was such a unique seiner, including its chopper pad. Wasn’t a great looking seiner but it caught fish. Thank you to Mike Collette for sharing photo .sdtunaboats@cox.net

Andrea C in a trial set, great way to end the year with another Castagnola Seiner. Thank you to Lococo Family for sharing this photo. sdtunaboats@cox.net