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Galveston Seawall


 

The Galveston Seawall, which was bulit in 1902, is a seawall that was built after the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 for protection from future hurricanes. There have only been a few storm surges from other hurricanes that have gone over the Seawall. Texas F.M. 3005 or Seawall Boulevard runs along the Seawall.

Related Topics:
1902 - Seawall - Galveston Hurricane of 1900 - Hurricane - Storm surge - Texas F.M. 3005

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The seawall is approximately 17 feet high, and 16 feet thick at its base.

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