Our Mission
To PRESERVE the historic integrity and authenticity of our ships.
To REMEMBER and HONOR our Greatest Generation who sacrificed so much for our enduring freedom.
To EDUCATE all generations about American history, U.S. Navy heritage and innovation, and the courage of our military heroes and their families.
To REMEMBER and HONOR our Greatest Generation who sacrificed so much for our enduring freedom.
To EDUCATE all generations about American history, U.S. Navy heritage and innovation, and the courage of our military heroes and their families.
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In 1971, USS Cavalla (SS-244) was transferred from the U.S. Navy to the U.S. Submarine Veterans of World War II, Texas (SubVets) and towed to its current berth at Seawolf Park. Seawolf Park was named for the submarine and crew of the USS Seawolf (SS-197) which was lost at sea during WWII. Three years later, the USS Stewart (DE-238) joined USS Cavalla to create a unique pair of warfighting vessels - Predator and Protector.
Since 1999, the Cavalla Historical Foundation assumed oversight of Galveston Naval Museum and its mission to restore, maintain and operate USS Cavalla, USS Stewart, the sail of the USS Tautog (SSN-639) and the conning tower of the USS Carp (SS-338). Galveston Naval Museum changed its name in 2018 from The American Undersea Warfare Center.
Since 1999, the Cavalla Historical Foundation assumed oversight of Galveston Naval Museum and its mission to restore, maintain and operate USS Cavalla, USS Stewart, the sail of the USS Tautog (SSN-639) and the conning tower of the USS Carp (SS-338). Galveston Naval Museum changed its name in 2018 from The American Undersea Warfare Center.
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The USS Cavalla is best know as the "Avenger of Pearl Harbor" and earned the prestigious Presidential Unit Citation for sinking the Japanese Aircraft Carrier, Shokaku, a vessel which attacked Pearl Harbor.
The USS Cavalla has been serving as a museum ship at Seawolf Park since 1971. Long after her military service to her country, she continues to serve as an educational site for all to remember and learn about WWII and American naval heritage and innovation. The USS Cavalla is on the National Register of Historic Places. |
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The USS Stewart began her service operating out of Miami as a "school ship" training student officers.
She escorted President Roosevelt in the presidential yacht down the Potomac River to rendezvous with USS Iowa in the Chesapeake Bay for his mission to Casablanca and Tehran. In 1944, she commenced North Atlantic convoy operations. |
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Our Crew
Tony Martinez Restoration Welder
Margaret Moore, CTA Store Crew Leader; U.S. Army veteran
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Join Our Volunteer CrewPreserving these vessels, honoring military heroes and educating generations takes a fleet of time, talent and energy. Volunteers of all skill levels assist with ship maintenance, guided tours, educational activities and more. Join us in fulfilling our mission to preserve, honor and educate.
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