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 […]
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 […]
Sailors’ Valentines: Tokens of Love
Sailor’s Valentines: A Token of Love Across the vast expanse of maritime history, sailors and their loved ones endured long separations. In the 19th century, a unique token of affection […]
The Black Cloud Sidewheel Steamboat
The Black Cloud sidewheel steamboat, constructed in 1864 in Orange, Texas, was a notable vessel on the Trinity River. At 129 feet long, with a 4 foot draught, and 33 […]
The history of the Texas Navy Steam Ship Zavala
The history of the Texas Navy Steam Ship Zavala The Steamship Zavala, originally named the Charleston, was a Texas Navy ship in the second Texas Navy. Constructed in 1836 as […]
Ever Wonder Where the Terms Port and Starboard Come From?
Ever Wonder Where the Terms Port and Starboard Come From? Ever wonder where the terms Port and Starboard came from? Port and starboard are distinct terms denoting the two halves […]
Sabine Bank Lighthouse
Sabine Bank Lighthouse Constructed in 1906, the Sabine Bank Lighthouse (also frequently called 18 mile light) was erected to guide vessels navigating the challenging waters of the Sabine Bank, situated […]
Halfmoon Reef Lighthouse
The Halfmoon Reef Lighthouse in Port Lavaca, Texas Halfmoon Reef Lighthouse, a historic beacon in Port Lavaca, Texas, now stands proudly along Highway 35, welcoming travelers from the east. The […]
Ship’s Binnacle
What is a Ship’s Binnacle? The binnacle for navigation was not invented by a single individual, but its development and improvement occurred over time through various contributions. The concept of […]