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A Dreadnought, Cottonclad Gunboats and One Concrete Tanker

The cover of Island Soul magazine

Island Soul magazine 2026 includes the article "A Dreadnought, Cottonclad Gunboats and One Concrete Tanker" - pages 24-31

The Rich & Surprising Naval History of the Oleander City

“[T]he naval history of Galveston is rich, deep and fascinating, enough so that the town is a major destination for historical tourism. 

Andy Hall, Commander of the Galveston Squadron of the Texas Navy Association, says that their many historical assets are a real draw. “A lot of our visitors here are here because of our incredible history. We have more people that come here for the history than for our beaches.””

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