Feeding a family of four might seem like a challenge, but imagine preparing three meals a day for sixty hungry submariners aboard the USS...

When World War II erupted, millions of American men left their homes to serve on the front lines. This mass exodus left a gaping hole in...

At the heart of every US Navy Chief’s workspace, alongside the anchors, challenge coins, and well-worn khakis, sits a coffee mug that...

USS Cavalla (SS-244) was deemed the "Lucky Lady" as she was commissioned on February 29, 1944 in a leap year. However, USS Cavalla is...

Naval museums serve as living reminders of our maritime heritage, preserving the stories, artifacts, and vessels that have shaped naval...

Submarines are incredible machines that allow humans to explore the deep ocean. Unlike regular boats that stay on the surface, submarines...

During World War II, naval warfare evolved rapidly, requiring ships to be armed with versatile and powerful weaponry to counter multiple...

Replicas of a letter Zeke Zellmer penned to his family right before the Cavalla departed on her first war patrol, and two telegrams...

By Julianna Salinas This past month marked our spring work week, a time of great excitement as we welcomed the Louisiana Sea Cadets to...

by Andrew W. Hall (Image on the left, Herman Kossler on Cavalla‘s bridge, 1944. Photo: Harry “Bus” Engler, via Cavalla.org.) Wilfred J....

By Brian Abugel The Spring 2024 Volunteer work week is now behind us and I am thrilled to see the volume and quality of work that our...

Written by David Anderson The USS Cavalla sits quietly at waters edge, bow pointed to seaward, as hundreds of boats and ships pass in...

By Urs Schimd

Colleagues, Donors, and Friends, It is hard to believe that 2023 has nearly come to a close. Looking back, I am excited to report an...

Over the summer, we worked with the Bullock Texas State History Museum to put together a display of our objects. Last week the exhibition...

Thank you to all who attended and supported the Veterans Day ceremony at the Galveston Naval Museum on November 11th at 11 am. We extend...

Museum guests this month got a chance to Step back in time as you explore the dark, mysterious secrets hidden within these historic...

In a heartwarming gesture of kindness and community support, Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana is making a young boy's dream...