The Galveston Seawall is a seawall in Galveston, Texas, that was built after the Galveston hurricane of 1900 for protection from future hurricanes. Construction began in September 1902, and the initial segment was completed on July 29, 1904. From 1904 to 1963, the seawall was extended from 3.3 miles (5.3 km) to over 10 miles (16 km).
Galveston Seawall during construction
Postcard of the construction of the Galveston Seawall, undated.
Postcard of the Galveston Seawall, undated.
Damage to Seawall after 1915 Hurricane.
A seawall is a form of coastal defense constructed where the sea, and associated coastal processes, impact directly upon the landforms of the coast. The purpose of a seawall is to protect areas of human habitation, conservation, and leisure activities from the action of tides, waves, or tsunamis. As a seawall is a static feature, it will conflict with the dynamic nature of the coast and impede the exchange of sediment between land and sea.
An example of a modern seawall in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight, England
People socializing and walking at the Malecón, Havana
Seawall at Urangan, Queensland
A seawall, made of rocks in Paravur near Kollam city in India.