Historic Battleship Texas returns to Galveston waters after 18 …
Mar 5, 2024 · GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The historic Battleship Texas began the process of undocking on Tuesday morning and will be back in the water for the first time in 18 months. The re-floating process...
10/19/24 – Battleship Texas Update
News. 10/19/24 – Battleship Texas Update. Posted by Battleship Texas Foundation on October 19, 2024. Repair Updates. This week we entered the home stretch of major steel work and topside painting of the ship. Aside from the Air Castles all structures on the main deck have been blasted and painted.
New Berth for Museum Ship USS Texas Under Debate - USNI News
1 hour ago · At the moment, USS Texas, (BB-35), laid down in1912 at Newport News Shipbuilding with service in both world wars, remains pierside at Gulf Copper’s shipyard on nearby Pelican Island. The ...
Battleship Texas still searching for a home after Galveston wharves ...
Oct 28, 2024 · In 2023, the state Legislature approved $25 million for repairs, and the ship was hauled to a dry dock near Galveston. Today, the ship is still there, but it’s not clear where it will go next. Its old spot in the Houston Ship Channel didn’t attract enough visitors, so the board of trustees for the ship looked for a new home that would.
8/24/24 - Battleship Texas Update - Battleship Texas
Aug 24, 2024 · Battleship Texas will remain at Gulf Copper Shipyard while the ship’s new home in Galveston, Texas, is prepared. Additional steel work, replacement of the ship’s deck, further restoration, and painting will be done during this time.
How U.S. Navy Battleship USS Texas Is Making a Historic …
The century-old USS Texas battleship is undergoing a $75 million restoration at Gulf Copper Shipyard. Recent updates from the Battleship Texas Foundation highlight ongoing work, including...
Galveston Port officials vote unanimously to continue negotiations …
1 day ago · Battleship Texas is tugged to Galveston Harbor on August 31, 2022. Galveston Port officials voted unanimously on Monday morning to continue negotiations with the Battleship Texas Foundation about ...
Battleship Texas going back into water for next phase of …
Mar 4, 2024 · Battleship Texas is tugged to Galveston Harbor on August 31, 2022. The Battleship Texas, which has been dry-docked for the last 18 months, is headed back into the water to continue its $75...
Battleship Texas: Galveston Wharves call special meeting on …
2 days ago · Battleship Texas: Galveston Wharves trustees call special meeting to discuss future location. The sun shines above the Battleship Texas as restoration work continues on the warship on Wednesday ...
Battleship Texas reaches long-term deal to berth at Port of ... - Chron
Nov 4, 2023 · Battleship Texas much closer to securing permanent home in Galveston. The first step is a ten-year lease with the port, coming in at $20,000 a month or more depending on the weather. By Chris...