The Texas Navy: Created for Revolution, Dissolved at Statehood

The Texas Navy was formed in 1835 during the Texas Revolution against Mexico. Initially private vessels, it attacked Mexican shipping in the Gulf, contributing to victories at San Antonio (1835), Galveston (1837), and San Jacinto (1836).

After independence, it served the Republic of Texas until 1846, when Texas joined the United States and the navy was disbanded, its assets transferred to the US Navy.