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It's no exaggeration to say that without [the Texas Navy] there probably would have been no Lone Star Republic and possibly the State of Texas would still be part of Mexico" — Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., 1936

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  • About the Squadron
  • Blog
  • Membership
  • Race the Atlantic 2016-17
  • Charles Edward Hawkins (c. 1802-37)
  • Suggested Reading
  • Useful Links
  • Sponsors and Support
  • Acknowledgments

Hawkins Squadron Meeting, Thursday November 12 at 1800 via Zoom

Please join us this coming Thursday, November 12 at 1800, for the next Hawkins Squadron Meeting. This meeting will be … Continue reading Hawkins Squadron Meeting, Thursday November 12 at 1800 via Zoom

New Texas Navy Admiral Commissioning, Thursday at 1400

New Texas Navy Admiral Commissioning, Thursday at 1400

Friends and Colleagues: Please join us this coming Thursday, October 22, at 1400 to present the Texas Navy’s newest Admiral, … Continue reading New Texas Navy Admiral Commissioning, Thursday at 1400

Hawkins Squadron Meeting, Thursday October 22 at 1800 via Zoom

Hawkins Squadron Meeting, Thursday October 22 at 1800 via Zoom

Friends and Colleagues: Please join us this coming Thursday, October 22 at 1800, for the next Hawkins Squadron Meeting. This … Continue reading Hawkins Squadron Meeting, Thursday October 22 at 1800 via Zoom

“Beat to Quarters!”

“Beat to Quarters!”

As any fan of C.S. Forester or Patrick O’Brian knows, the moment aboard a sailing ship when the captain orders … Continue reading “Beat to Quarters!”

Online Meeting Opens a Whole New Range of Possibilities

Online Meeting Opens a Whole New Range of Possibilities

Thursday evening, July 9, marked the Hawkins Squadron’s first venture into holding its regular meeting online, via Zoom. It can … Continue reading Online Meeting Opens a Whole New Range of Possibilities

A New Admiral

A New Admiral

Congratulations to Lieutenant Commander Eric VanVelzen, US Coast Guard (Ret.) (right), on receiving his commission as an Admiral in the … Continue reading A New Admiral

Hawkins Squadron Online Meeting, Thursday, July 9: Got Oysters?

Please join us Thursday evening, July 9, at 1900 for a special presentation at the Charles E Hawkins Squadron meeting … Continue reading Hawkins Squadron Online Meeting, Thursday, July 9: Got Oysters?

The Éclairs that Saved Texas

The Éclairs that Saved Texas

Yes, that’s a deliberately stupid and provocative title. Sue me. But there is a point here. In remembering (and focusing … Continue reading The Éclairs that Saved Texas

Hawkins Squadron 2020 Annual Report

Hawkins Squadron 2020 Annual Report

Texas Navy Association Charles E. Hawkins Squadron Annual Report, 2019-2020 May 5, 2020 The Charles E. Hawkins Squadron, based in … Continue reading Hawkins Squadron 2020 Annual Report

Hawkins Squadron May Meeting Postponed

Hawkins Squadron May Meeting Postponed

Friends and Colleagues: Given the present uncertainties surrounding the novel coronavirus, the phased return to normal business and social activities, … Continue reading Hawkins Squadron May Meeting Postponed

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