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...

This month we are spotlighting the USS Stewart’s Commissioning Pennant. This pennant would have been given to the crew, and flown on the...

Born May 25, 1958 in Wiesbaden, Germany, Mr. Jackson had been an active docent with the Galveston Navel Museum. He proudly served and...

CAVALLA DOUGH HOOK This month we are highlighting a fresh bit of archaeology that was done aboard USS Cavalla. Earlier this month...

The Seawolf left Brisbane, Australia on her last patrol on Sept. 29, 1944. She was carrying 17 Army personnel and supplies for an...

Truly a man of the sea from birth, this son of a sailor was born near the Naval Shipyard in D.C. GMC Biro joined the Naval Reserves...