Republic of Texas Navy
Oct 5, 2022 02:58:25 #
O.K. history buffs, did your state ever have a full-fledged navy? And this Navy go to war against a foreign power? Well, you can read here about the Republic of Texas and her navy.
Texas Navy
Navy of the Republic of Texas
Second Texas Navy
The Texas Navy, officially the Navy of the Republic of Texas, also known as the Second Texas Navy, was the naval warfare branch of the Texas Military Forces during the Republic of Texas.[1] It descended from the Texian Navy, which was established in November 1835 to fight for independence from Centralist Republic of Mexico in the Texas Revolution.[2] The Texas Navy, Texas Army, and Texas Militia were officially established on September 5, 1836 in Article II of the Constitution of the Republic of Texas.[3] The Texas Navy and Texas Army were merged with the United States Armed Forces on February 19, 1846 after the Republic of Texas became the 28th state of the United States.
Main article: Texian Navy
The Texas Navy descended from the Texian Navy, which was established by the Consultation of the Republic of Texas on 25 November 1835 to aid the fight for independence from the Centralist Republic of Mexico in the Texas Revolution. It consisted of four schooners: Liberty, Independence, Invincible, and Brutus. Liberty was sold in June 1836. Independence was captured during the Battle of the Brazos River in April 1837. Invincible and Brutus were run aground at the Battle of Galveston Harbor in August 1837.
History[edit]
In October 1836, the Congress of the Republic of Texas passed an appropriation bill for $135,000 to expand the then Texian Navy with four additional ships. The bill was signed by President Sam Houston, but no action was taken. Following the losses of Invincible and Brutus at the Battle of Galveston Harbor, another bill was passed on 4 November 1837 of $280,000 for six ships. Samuel M. Williams was appointed commissioner of their development and awarded the contract to Frederick Dawson of Baltimore in November 1838. Williams also acquired the steam packet Charleston that November. It was renamed Zavala in honor of Lorenzo de Zavala, fitted-out, and recommissioned on 23 March 1839, officially establishing the Texas Navy.
The Texas Navy was commanded by Commodore Edwin Moore, a lieutenant from the United States Navy. For three years the Texas Navy raided the Mexican coast and kept the Mexican fleet focused on defending its own coastline.
Battle of Campeche[edit]
Main article: Naval Battle of Campeche
In the Naval Battle of Campeche on 16 May 1843 the Texas Navy sloop-of-war Austin and brig Wharton, supported by ships from the rebellious Mexican State of Yucatan (then the Republic of Yucatán), engaged Mexican naval vessels, including the steamships Montezuma and Guadalupe. This battle is believed to be unique, marking the only occasion in which a sailing warship engaged and fought a steam-powered warship to a draw.[4] The battle, which raged over several days, was a tactical draw, but a strategic victory for the Texan Navy, which forced the Mexicans to lift their blockade of Campeche and assured security in the meantime for the rebels in Yucatan. Other ships of the Texas Navy at the time included the brigs Potomac and Archer, the schooners San Jacinto, San Antonio and the San Bernard, and the Zavala, the first steamship-of-war in North America.[5]
Disbandment[edit]
When Texas joined the United States in 1846, the Texas Navy was merged into the United States Navy.
As bit of information, when the Republic of Texas Navy was ‘liquidated’ they passed on a number of Colt Patterson pistols to the Texas Rangers. This was the beginning of the tide turning against the Comanches, Kiowa, and other belligerent warrior tribes in W. Texas. Remember, if you have done it, it isn't bragging! Just Sayin…RJS
Texas Navy
Navy of the Republic of Texas
Second Texas Navy
The Texas Navy, officially the Navy of the Republic of Texas, also known as the Second Texas Navy, was the naval warfare branch of the Texas Military Forces during the Republic of Texas.[1] It descended from the Texian Navy, which was established in November 1835 to fight for independence from Centralist Republic of Mexico in the Texas Revolution.[2] The Texas Navy, Texas Army, and Texas Militia were officially established on September 5, 1836 in Article II of the Constitution of the Republic of Texas.[3] The Texas Navy and Texas Army were merged with the United States Armed Forces on February 19, 1846 after the Republic of Texas became the 28th state of the United States.
Main article: Texian Navy
The Texas Navy descended from the Texian Navy, which was established by the Consultation of the Republic of Texas on 25 November 1835 to aid the fight for independence from the Centralist Republic of Mexico in the Texas Revolution. It consisted of four schooners: Liberty, Independence, Invincible, and Brutus. Liberty was sold in June 1836. Independence was captured during the Battle of the Brazos River in April 1837. Invincible and Brutus were run aground at the Battle of Galveston Harbor in August 1837.
History[edit]
In October 1836, the Congress of the Republic of Texas passed an appropriation bill for $135,000 to expand the then Texian Navy with four additional ships. The bill was signed by President Sam Houston, but no action was taken. Following the losses of Invincible and Brutus at the Battle of Galveston Harbor, another bill was passed on 4 November 1837 of $280,000 for six ships. Samuel M. Williams was appointed commissioner of their development and awarded the contract to Frederick Dawson of Baltimore in November 1838. Williams also acquired the steam packet Charleston that November. It was renamed Zavala in honor of Lorenzo de Zavala, fitted-out, and recommissioned on 23 March 1839, officially establishing the Texas Navy.
The Texas Navy was commanded by Commodore Edwin Moore, a lieutenant from the United States Navy. For three years the Texas Navy raided the Mexican coast and kept the Mexican fleet focused on defending its own coastline.
Battle of Campeche[edit]
Main article: Naval Battle of Campeche
In the Naval Battle of Campeche on 16 May 1843 the Texas Navy sloop-of-war Austin and brig Wharton, supported by ships from the rebellious Mexican State of Yucatan (then the Republic of Yucatán), engaged Mexican naval vessels, including the steamships Montezuma and Guadalupe. This battle is believed to be unique, marking the only occasion in which a sailing warship engaged and fought a steam-powered warship to a draw.[4] The battle, which raged over several days, was a tactical draw, but a strategic victory for the Texan Navy, which forced the Mexicans to lift their blockade of Campeche and assured security in the meantime for the rebels in Yucatan. Other ships of the Texas Navy at the time included the brigs Potomac and Archer, the schooners San Jacinto, San Antonio and the San Bernard, and the Zavala, the first steamship-of-war in North America.[5]
Disbandment[edit]
When Texas joined the United States in 1846, the Texas Navy was merged into the United States Navy.
As bit of information, when the Republic of Texas Navy was ‘liquidated’ they passed on a number of Colt Patterson pistols to the Texas Rangers. This was the beginning of the tide turning against the Comanches, Kiowa, and other belligerent warrior tribes in W. Texas. Remember, if you have done it, it isn't bragging! Just Sayin…RJS
Oct 5, 2022 07:45:27 #
Big dog
Loc: Bayshore, Long Island, New York
Robert J Samples wrote:
O.K. history buffs, did your state ever have a ful... (show quote)
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Oct 5, 2022 07:55:02 #
Oct 5, 2022 09:48:38 #
EZ Fishing
Loc: College Ward, Utah
Robert J Samples wrote:
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Another great history lesson. 👍👍
Oct 5, 2022 12:21:58 #
Well, the Republic of Texas took the battle to the enemy and held their own.
However, the introduction of Colt revolvers to the Texas Rangers had a far more reaching effect in finally overcoming the Indian threat. It allowed the rangers to fight while still on horseback. This was an equal or better match with the Comanche with their bows and arrows. Just Sayin...RJS
However, the introduction of Colt revolvers to the Texas Rangers had a far more reaching effect in finally overcoming the Indian threat. It allowed the rangers to fight while still on horseback. This was an equal or better match with the Comanche with their bows and arrows. Just Sayin...RJS
Oct 6, 2022 15:54:15 #
Robert J Samples wrote:
O.K. history buffs, did your state ever have a ful... (show quote)
RJ, thanks for posting this. What rifles and pistols did they use during their time in existence!
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