Historical Marker

First Navy of the Republic of Texas

Historical marker location:
Galveston, Texas
( Pier 21)
Marker installed: 1936

Dedicated to the first navy of the Republic of Texas established by Governor Henry Smith November 25th, 1835.

The Fleet: BRUTUS, INDEPENDENCE, LIBERTY and INVINCIBLE.

Commemorating the heroism of its personnel; defenders of an empire.