Product Description
These cotton flags are beautiful and decorative! Made from 2 Ply Cotton Bunting, these flags have rich and vibrant color. Flags like these are normally used decoratively indoors or will be flown during a special occasion. Eagle Mountain does not recommend flying a cotton flag outside for an extended period of time. Cotton flags tend to react adversely to weather conditions; shrinking and fading are the most notable when being flown outdoors for such a length of time. These beautiful flags have a timeless look and can turn any Flag Day grill into even more of special occasion. All of our cotton flags feature sewn stripes and embroidered stars. All of our light-weight cotton flags have a canvas header sewn to the flag with 2 brass grommets. All flags are Made in America!
This First Texas Naval Flag features:
- Rich, Vibrant Colors
- Light-weight Durability
- 2-Ply 100% Cotton Bunting
- Traditional, Classic Look
- Ideal for Holidays and Ceremonies
- 8-mph Wind for Full Lift
- 4 Rows of Lock Stitching on the Fly End
- 2 Rows of Lock Stitching on the Header
- Made in America
If the Mexicans had controlled the Gulf of Mexico and completely blockaded the Texas coast, it is very unlikely that the move for independence would have been successful. Even before independence was officially declared, several ships were at sea, authorized by the General Council of Texas that preceded the First Congress of the Republic. In November of 1835 the General Council formed the Texas Navy, purchasing the first ships: The Independence, Brutus, Liberty and Invincible. Evidently these ships flew both the flag of the 1824 Constitution and a new design created by Charles Hawkins, who was later appointed as the first Senior Captain and as Commodore of the Texas Navy. Hawkins' design was approved by President Burnet in April of 1836 and ratified by the First Congress of the Republic that December. In addition to protecting the Texas coast, the navy also seized Mexican ships and sent their cargoes to the aid of the Texas volunteers.
Open hostilities at sea continued intermittently throughout the years of the republic and, in 1839, the Texans commissioned six fine new ships. With the new fleet the Texans were able to put pressure on the Mexican government by sinking and capturing their vessels, attacking the coast and stopping foreign ships headed for Mexico. The Texas flag was raised briefly over Cozumel and three Texan ships sailed 70 miles up the Tabasco River to San Juan Bautista, where the astounded citizens paid $25,000 to prevent the destruction of the city. The Texas Navy's victory in 1843 over superior Mexican forces at Campeche is distinguished as the only time sailing ships defeated steam-powered craft in a major sea battle.
Source - http://samhoustonmemorialmuseum.com/fun-stuff/republic-flags/navy.html