Discover Coastal Charm: A Day in Rockport-Fulton, Texas
Discover Coastal Charm: A Day in Rockport-Fulton, Texas Let’s explore some of the fun activities in Rockport-Fulton Nestled along the Texas Gulf Coast, the twin communities of Rockport and Fulton […]
Scow Schooner Lake Austin
The Lake Austin was a Gulf centerboard scow schooner that earned her place in Texas history. Built in Matagorda in 1881, this 56-ton vessel measured 69 feet long with a […]
Maritime Ball 2024 Auction
Treasures of the Sea – Maritime Ball Auction Items Auction Item Descriptions Auction Item 1: Aoudad Hunt on Devils River at the Monarch Ranch Imagine yourself on a thrilling 3-day, […]
Texas Navy Day 2024 Recap
Texas Navy Day 2024 Event at the Texas Maritime Museum Texas Maritime Museum Celebrates Successful Texas Navy Day 2024 Dive into the history of the Texas Navy. The Texas Maritime […]
How The La Belle Wreck Was Found
How The La Belle Wreck Was Found The Discovery of La Belle In 1685, the French explorer Robert de La Salle embarked on an ambitious mission to establish a French […]
The Aransas Pass (Lydia Ann) Lighthouse
History of the Aransas Pass Lighthouse The Texas coastline, with its barrier islands and peninsulas, is punctuated by openings or passes that grant access to protected bays and harbors. One […]
The Battle of Campeche
The Battle of Campeche The Battle of Campeche Bay was fought by the Texas Navy ships the Austin and the brig Wharton. On April 30, 1843, on a cruise off […]
The Texas Maritime Museum Welcomes New Executive Director Michael Ables
Rockport, TX, May 17, 2024 — The Texas Maritime Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Ables as its new Executive Director, effective May 1, 2024. Michael brings […]
Sub Chasers Built in Rockport
Sub Chasers were built in Rockport, Texas Did you know that several Sub Chasers were built in Rockport during World War II? During the early months of World War II, […]
Bolivar Point Lighthouse
The Bolivar Point Lighthouse The history of the Bolivar Point Lighthouse is a tale woven with threads of resilience, tragedy, and perseverance, spanning over a century of service and weathering […]