What is the sunken ship in Galveston Bay?
What is the sunken ship in Galveston Bay?
The SS Selma
The SS Selma, a concrete ship built during WWI, is located just north of Pelican Island in Galveston Bay. Slowly succumbing to the elements, the ruins of the historic vessel are absolutely awe-inspiring to behold.
What happened to the SS Selma?
On May 31, 1920, the Selma hit a jetty in Tampico, Mexico, ripping a 60 foot hole in her hull. After attempts to repair the ship in Galveston failed and efforts to sell the ship proved unsuccessful, US officials decided to intentionally scuttle the ship.
How did the SS Selma sink?
In 1920, the concrete-made oil tanker SS Selma hit a jetty in Mexico tearing a 60-foot hole in its hull. It was brought to Galveston for repair, but when those efforts failed the craft was intentionally sunk off the eastern shore of Pelican Island near Galveston.
Who shipwrecked off the coast of Galveston?
Cabeza de Vaca’s
With his exploration party reduced to only 80 or 90 men, Cabeza de Vaca’s motley flotilla finally wrecked on what was probably Galveston Island just off the coast of Texas.
Where is the USS Cavalla?
Seawolf Park
The USS Cavalla is berthed in Seawolf Park, Galveston, Texas as a memorial to the lost submarine USS Seawolf.
Where is Pelican Island?
America’s first National Wildlife Refuge is located near the Atlantic coastal community of Sebastian, Florida. A little island in the Indian River Lagoon, a dot on the map really, but with a very large international footprint.
When did SS Selma sink?
The U.S. government sold the SS Selma to a private company and in 1920, the ship developed a crack from an impact with a jetty in Tampico, Mexico. Towed into Galveston Bay, the repair of the ship could not be done. The decision to sink the ship happened in 1922 without knowing if the ship could be fully repaired.
Who claimed Galveston for Mexico?
In 1519 the Alonso Álvarez de Pineda expedition sailed past Galveston Island en route from the Florida peninsula to the Pánuco River. Pineda may or may not have actually seen the island, however, Spain lay claim to the entire Gulf Coast, including Galveston Island, based on the 1519 Pineda expedition.
Was Cabeza de Vaca a good person?
Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca was and is a dangerous man. Not because he was violent (for he is perhaps the gentlest person of the American saga), but because he stands as a challenge to our reflexive beliefs and our tidy categories.
Can you tour the USS Cavalla?
The Galveston Naval Museum is home to the USS Cavalla (SS-244), one of the most accomplished World War II submarines open to the public today. The “Lucky Lady,” as she was known to her crew, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Where is the USS Barb now?
Legacy. Barb’s battle flag is on display at the Submarine Force Library and Museum in Groton, Connecticut.
Who owns Pelican Island Texas?
The Port of Houston
The Port of Houston owns over 1,000 acres of undeveloped land and The Port of Galveston has about 550 acres on Pelican Island, 285 of those are undeveloped.