Texian Navy Day at the Freeport Historical Museum was a great success, thanks to the hard work of its organizers, … Continue reading Texian Navy Day at the Freeport Historical Museum

“Walking Beam” component of USS Clifton, destroyed during the Battle of Sabine Pass in September 1863. Please join us this … Continue reading Hawkins Squadron Meeting Thursday, September 12: Steamboats!

Adm. Barnes reminded me that this Friday, August 16, is the third anniversary of the founding of the Hawkins Squadron. … Continue reading Splice the Mainbrace!

One of the members attending Saturday’s TNA board meeting brought along a document from his personal collection to share with … Continue reading A Marine Private’s Pay Warrant

The subscription service Fold3 recently added a category of records, Navy Officers’ Letters 1802-1884, to their online holdings. These are … Continue reading Midshipman Moore Seeks a Ship

Anthony K. Gregory (l.) and Bruce Bramlett (r.) discuss the future of U.S.S. Texas. On Thursday evening, July 11, the … Continue reading Hawkins Squadron Meeting, July 11

Please remember to join us tomorrow evening, July 11, at 1900 for a very special presentation at the Charles E … Continue reading Thursday: Battleship Texas!