The Texas Navy

Send us Fan Mail Description: Most folks know about the Alamo or San Jacinto—but few remember that the Republic of Texas once ruled the Gulf with her very own navy. In this episode, Tweed Scott hoists the sails on a forgotten chapter of Texas history, when ships like the Invincible and Liberty battled storms and blockades to defend Texas independence. But beyond the cannon smoke lies a timeless truth: sometimes, you have to build your own ship and chart your own course. From Sam Houston’s skepticism to Lamar’s ambition, this story carries the unmistakable grit of a people determined to steer their own destiny. Show Notes: The Republic of Texas Navy was established in 1836 to protect trade routes and the coastline from the Mexican Navy.The first fleet—Independence, Invincible, Brutus, and Liberty—kept supply lines open during the Revolution.After that fleet’s demise, President Sam Houston let it lapse, but President Mirabeau B. Lamar rebuilt it stronger and faster.Texas ships even sailed to the Yucatán, blockading ports and asserting control far beyond the coastline.The Navy lasted only nine years, but its legacy endures: Texas claimed its own destiny at sea.Takeaway: Don’t wait for someone else to chart your course. Grab the helm and make your own wake. This isn't just a podcast, it's a Texas state of mind.