Galveston in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Pier 19, Mosquito Fleet Berth

Photographed By Brian Anderson, January 16, 2022

1. Pier 19, Mosquito Fleet Berth Marker

Inscription. Jean Lafitte's pirate ships (1815-1821) and Republic of Texas Navy (1836-1840s) once sailed here. Galveston Wharves & Cotton Press Company, chartered 1854, built early dock. Confederate marine assaults at sites in vicinity freed the isle city of Federal occupation, 1863. Rum runners allegedly invaded the area in 1920s. Through the years, the Mosquito Fleet docked here among other ships, enriching the city and nation and blending Asian and European fisher customs into Americanisms. The international custom of blessing fishing fleet is observed yearly in Galveston. Fleet is named for boats' insect-like profiles.

Erected 1974 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7543.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 29° 18.593′ N, 94° 47.485′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. Marker is at the intersection of Wharf Road and 20th Street, on the right when traveling west on Wharf Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2000 Wharf Road, Galveston TX 77550, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Navy of the Republic of Texas (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kuhn's Wharf (about 400 feet

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away); Middle Passage Galveston, Texas (about 600 feet away); Battle of Galveston (about 600 feet away); Hendley's Row (about 700 feet away); Hendley Row (about 700 feet away); Galveston Historical Foundation (about 700 feet away); The Hendley Building (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galveston.

The view of the Pier 19, Mosquito Fleet Berth Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 14, 2022

2. The view of the Pier 19, Mosquito Fleet Berth Marker from the street

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, January 21, 2024

3. Pier 19, Mosquito Fleet Berth Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2022, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 613 times since then and 127 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 21, 2022, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. 2. submitted on March 16, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 3. submitted on January 23, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas.