LighthouseAttention Admirals:PLEASE use this email link to us let us know the year you received your commission! Then, use this link to JOIN THE TEXAS NAVY ASSOCIATION!

Bill Turner, President, Texas Navy Association

Welcome to the official Texas Navy Association web site. I think you will find this to be the best resource available on the Texas Navy and the valiant men in small, but feisty ships that changed the course of Texas history.

We hope you will explore the various historical references available throughout the site, and enjoy the articles and artwork.

If you find this part of history fascinating, you might consider joining our organization as each of us strives to fulfill our mission statement: To preserve and to promote an appreciation of the historic character and heroic acts of the Texas Navy.

Bill Turner, President
Texas Navy Association

Jerry Patterson - Texas Land Commissioner

John Steinbeck described Texas as a "state of mind". That state of mind has its origin in our unique, colorful, and inspiring history.

Most of us recognize place names like Goliad, Alamo and San Jacinto as well as iconic names like Bowie, Crockett, and Travis. Few however know the heroic saga of the Texas Navy's service to our fledgling republic from 1836-1845.

The mission of the Texas Navy Association is to present the history of the Texas Navy to Texans and non-Texans alike.

We trust you will be enlightened by our efforts herein. Let us know what you think, and Welcome Aboard!

 

Jerry Patterson
Jerry Patterson's audio greetingTexas Land Commissioner
Governor's appointee to the TNA

Wonder what kind of ships these brave men of the past fought and died in? The video here provides a glimpse into their world, with live footage aboard a Baltimore clipper.