San Diego Tuna Boats

The Tuna Seiner Laura Ann, built by Martinac Shipyard in 1979. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on X @sdtunaboats also on Instagram @sandiegotunaboats

September 21, 2026

Rough Weather….

This is a bad day for fishing, Marcus Lavenson sends in this photo of the Weather. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on X @sdtunaboats also on Instagram @sandiegotunaboats

August 30, 2026

Kerri M….

The very fast Tuna Seiner Kerri M, built by Tacoma boat in 1969. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on X @sdtunaboats also on Instagram @sandiegotunaboats

August 25, 2026

Cheryl Marie…

The Tuna Seiner Cheryl Marie, built by Tacoma Boat in 1969. Please share your photos . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on X @sdtunaboats also on Instagram @sandiegotunaboats

ABOUT THIS BLOG

Hi, my name is Jimmy, I’m second generation Portuguese on my Dad’s side and first generation on my Mom’s. I’ve always had a passion for Tuna Boats and their colorful history and have, over the years, amassed a large library of photos and many stories to go with them. In the hopes of keeping some of this history alive — and perhaps passing this tradition on to my son — I’ve created this site to share my memories and photos in honor of my Portuguese heritage and for the men that made their living at sea and also to those who lost their lives at sea, may they rest in peace. I hope you enjoy my photos and ramblings. Please feel welcome to share your thoughts and pictures too, I’ll be happy to post them for you. Many of the pictures you’ll see have been donated by other Portuguese and Italian friends/families and many are from my own collection, but all are treasured. Please enjoy…

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