General Overview
USS Stewart DE-238 is located at Seawolf Park, Pelican Island, Galveston Texas, Preserved as a memorial since June 25 1974.
Park Admission
Parking $5.00
Memorial $5.00* (Children $2.00*)
(*Also includes admission to the Cavalla SS-244)

General Visit Notes
This was my 1st visit to the Stewart/Cavalla in many years. My 1st reaction upon seening Stewart was Oh No !!!.... Years of neglect have taken their toll on the Stewart. Everywhere you look is rust, rust and more rust. Her paint is faded and she just looks bad. Stewart is one of only 2 Destroyer Escorts left in the United States and the only remaining Edsall Class escort in the world. She is not beyond hope but serious attention is needed quickly if she is to be saved. Since 1998 the Cavalla Historical Foundation (CHF) has taken over day to day operation and maintaince of the Stewart and are despretly trying to reverse 20 years of neglict and vandalism. The CHF's 1st priority is the Cavalla and that is understandable, They are after all submariners but they also have taken on the Stewart and have begun working on her.

(See Condition notes below for more detailed information)

Your Help Is Needed.

USS STEWART Preservation Pledge
Send your pledge to: Cavalla Historical Foundation 2504 Church St. Galveston, TX 77550
Make your check out to : CAVALLA HISTORICAL FOUNDATION.

STEWART DONATION SPECIAL NOTE
If donating to the Stewart Restoration you MUST make a notation on your check "For USS STEWART" or the money will go towards the Cavalla project.

Volunteer to Help The Restoration Effort
If you are interested in lending a hand in the restoration effort, There is a "Work Weekend" every month. (Usually the 2nd weekend of each month) If you wish to volunteer contact John McMichael, macm@airmail.net

Condition Notes
Overall STEWART is in very poor shape, major work in despriteatly needed if she is to be saved. Rust is present everywhere, some spots have rusted right through her deck allowing rain into the compartments below. She has been vandalized and neglicted for over 20 years.

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Paul R. Yarnall
WebMaster And Manager, NavSource Naval History Project

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