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.