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This morning Battleship Texas Foundation, Valkor Energy Services, and Gulf Copper plan to undock the Battleship Texas. This hours-long process will start at roughly 4 AM today, March 5th, 2024. This operation is incredibly dependent on weather conditions – tide, current, and visibility. As of right now, there is very dense fog, if the Galveston Pilots do not have sufficient visibility, the discharge will be delayed until the next suitable tide and current window.

With over 700 tons of steel renewed on the ship and hundreds of thousands of man hours put into making the hull substantially watertight, we have great confidence that today will be successful. Once this 112 year old hull goes back into the water we will be subjecting her to an extended evaluation period while the ship remains in the shipyard.

We will be live streaming on our YouTube channel.

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Action Report: Dry Dock Tours https://battleshiptexas.org/action-report-dry-dock-tours/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 18:00:27 +0000 https://battleshiptexas.org/?p=1324 The post Action Report: Dry Dock Tours appeared first on Battleship Texas.

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Between November 20th, 2022, and February 25th, 2024, over 4,300 participants made the donation to see Battleship Texas out of the water. This unique experience, originally thought to be impossible, provided thousands with the opportunity to see the ship in a way like never before.
The Battleship Texas Foundation would like to thank everyone who participated in these tours and contributed to raising over $800,000 for Battleship Texas. We enjoyed seeing each and every one of you stand underneath 27,000 tons of history!
The Battleship Texas Dry Dock Tours would not have been possible without the support and guidance from Battleship Texas staff and volunteers, Gulf Copper Shipyard, and Valkor Energy Services.

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2/25/24 – Battleship Texas Update https://battleshiptexas.org/2-25-24-battleship-texas-update/ Sun, 25 Feb 2024 18:00:22 +0000 https://battleshiptexas.org/?p=1313 The post 2/25/24 – Battleship Texas Update appeared first on Battleship Texas.

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DRY DOCK TOURS

The last Dry Dock Tour was today. Since November 20th, 2022, over 4,300 of you have participated in one or more Dry Dock Tours, raising over $630,000 in ticket sales alone. Thank you all for your support!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What’s Next?

Battleship Texas will remain at Gulf Copper Shipyard for until her new home is ready for her. Additional steel work, removal and replacement of the ship’s deck, and superstructure/aft fire control restoration will continue. And painting the topsides!

Splash!

The ship will be put back into the water in early March 2024 (weather permitting).

Antifouling

The ship’s hull has been coated with PPG SIGMASHIELD 880 GF. Historically the ship would be coated with an anti-fouling coat that is red in color, but that coating is no longer needed as the ship is stationary and antifouling is not need to keep the hull free of marine growth for efficient movement through the water.

Keel Blocks?

Yes, the keel blocks supporting Battleship Texas can be moved. Each block is moved so the area atop of them can be blasted, repaired (if need be), and coated.

What about the rudder?

The rudder will remain where it is. Funding is best spent elsewhere.

Will the ship run again?

No, the ship will never be able to run under its own power again.

Touring?

The Battleship Texas Foundation is working on new touring opportunities before the ship reopens.

Reopening?

There is a lot to be done before the ship is ready for touring at its new home in Galveston, Texas. Reopening is projected to happen sometime in 2025 or 2026.

SHIP REPAIRS

Docking Keels

A quality control check was conducted on January 30th, 2024. Leaks were expected and the team has successfully located them. Several of the leaks were under the starboard after docking keel. To fix it requires removing the docking keel, fixing the hull, and installing a new docking keel. For structural support symmetry we are replacing the two after most docking keels. At this time we are only replacing the after two docking keels. We have a procedure for safely removing these blocks that will not structurally damage or compromise the ship.

This work is progressing well and 1/3 of these two docking keels have been replaced and the associated hull under them repaired.

Work will continue to ensure that Battleship Texas is leak free, right up until she goes back in the water. Her hull is 112 years old and has been in an abnormal state (out of the water) for 18 months; we do anticipate that she might have some water intrusion once she is afloat. If we do have water intrusion, we will evaluate it, address it with the resources we have available, and keep working to ensure Texas is as internally dry as possible.

5″ Guns

Two 5”/51 guns were reinstalled on the ship this week. 5/“51 mount #9 and #11 were reinstalled Tuesday and Friday. Mount #13 will be reinstalled this week, with the port side guns following once the ship is out of drydock and pier side at Gulf Copper. All six of the ship’s 5” guns were removed while in drydock, were restored at our workshop, and are being reinstalled.

The gun for 5”/51 mount 9 being flown through the gun port.
The guns of 5”/51 mounts 9 and 11 back on the ship after being restored at the NRG warehouse.
Aft Fire Control Tower

Repairs to the ship’s Aft Fire Control tower are ongoing. The windows, which were removed years ago, will be replaced. The jams that hold the windows have been installed in the secondary battery level, trial windows have been made and test fitted.

Test fit of a window into the secondary battery station level of the Aft Fire Control Tower.
Foremast

The deck drains on the port side of the foremast have largely been reinstalled, ensuring that water drains properly off the ship.

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2/18/24 – Battleship Texas Update https://battleshiptexas.org/2-18-24-battleship-texas-update/ Sun, 18 Feb 2024 18:00:46 +0000 https://battleshiptdev.local/?p=1264 The post 2/18/24 – Battleship Texas Update appeared first on Battleship Texas.

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DRY DOCK TOURS

February 25th will be the LAST Dry Dock Tour date! Spots are filling up fast, sign up now!

Purchase Tickets

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What’s Next?

Battleship Texas will remain at Gulf Copper Shipyard for the time being. Additional steel work, removal and replacement of the ship’s deck, and superstructure/aft fire control restoration will continue.

Structural, decking, drainage, and other repairs have already begun on the ship’s foremast and aft fire control tower as part of the Save America’s Treasures grant project.

Splash!

The ship will be put back into the water in early March 2024 (weather permitting).

Antifouling

The ship’s hull has been coated with PPG SIGMASHIELD 880 GF. Historically the ship would be coated with an anti-fouling coat that is red in color, but that coating is no longer needed as the ship is stationary and antifouling is not need to keep the hull free of marine growth for efficient movement through the water.

Keel Blocks?

Yes, the keel blocks supporting Battleship Texas can be moved. Each block is moved so the area atop of them can be blasted, repaired (if need be), and coated.

What about the rudder?

The rudder will remain where it is. Funding is best spent elsewhere.

Will the ship run again?

No, the ship will never be able to run under its own power again.

Touring?

The Battleship Texas Foundation is working on new touring opportunities before the ship reopens.

Reopening?

There is a lot to be done before the ship is ready for touring at its new home in Galveston, Texas. Reopening is projected to happen sometime in 2025 or 2026.

SHIP REPAIRS

Docking Keels

A quality control check was conducted on January 30th, 2024. Leaks were expected and the team has successfully located them. Several of the leaks were under the starboard after docking keel. To fix it requires removing the docking keel, fixing the hull, and installing a new docking keel. For structural support symmetry we are replacing the two after most docking keels. At this time we are only replacing the after two docking keels. We have a procedure for safely removing these blocks that will not structurally damage or compromise the ship.

Starboard docking keel partially removed and doubler plating being installed, after original steel was blasted and painted.
The teak "shoe" of the docking keel. The teak is in amazingly good condition.
Cross section of docking keel - they are supposed to be hollow structures with a frame every four feet and their bottom is made of a heavy channel beam with teak in the channel. This docking keel is filled with mud from San Jacinto.

Work will continue to ensure that Battleship Texas is leak free, right up until she goes back in the water.

5″ Guns

The first restored 5″/51 gun has been returned to the shipyard. This is 5″/51 mount #3. The mount was successfully reinstalled on Saturday and the gun will be reinstalled Monday. The rest of the starboard side guns will be reinstalled over the next week or so, with the port side guns following.

The gun for 5"/51 mount #3 being landed back on the dry dock, in preparation for reinstallation.
The carriage and stand for 5"/51 mount #3 back in place, awaiting its gun and final bolting down. Yes those are the threaded rods that holds the mount - they are 24-30" long.
Aft Fire Control Tower

Repairs to the ship’s Aft Fire Control tower are ongoing. The windows, which were removed years ago, will be replaced.

The pipe mullions and window frame strips are fitted in place and awaiting final weld out.

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DRY DOCK TOURS

Dry Dock Tours are SOLD OUT! Thank you for your support!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What’s Next?

Battleship Texas will remain at Gulf Copper Shipyard for the time being. Additional steel work, removal and replacement of the ship’s deck, and superstructure/aft fire control restoration will continue.

Structural, decking, drainage, and other repairs have already begun on the ship’s foremast and aft fire control tower as part of the Save America’s Treasures grant project.

 

Bad steel has been removed from the secondary battery control of the ship's aft fire control tower. New steel will take its place keeping the space dry.
Splash!

The ship will be put back into the water in February/March 2024 (if weather permits).

Keel Blocks?

Yes, the keel blocks supporting Battleship Texas can be moved. Each block is moved so the area atop of them can be blasted, repaired (if need be), and coated.

What about the rudder?

The rudder will remain where it is. Funding is best spent elsewhere.

Will the ship run again?

No, the ship will never be able to run under its own power again.

Touring?

The Battleship Texas Foundation is working on new touring opportunities before the ship reopens.

Reopening?

There is a lot to be done before the ship is ready for touring at its new home in Galveston, Texas. Reopening is projected to happen sometime in 2025 or 2026.

SHIP REPAIRS

Quality Control

A quality control check was conducted on January 30th, 2024. Leaks were expected and the team has successfully located them. Work will continue to ensure that Battleship Texas is leak free.

Following the quality control tests minor leaks that were found in this area have been fixed.
Gulf Copper workers welding additional steel to the bottom of Battleship Texas.
Following the quality control tests minor leaks that were found in this area have been fixed.
Paint

Steel repairs have been completed on the hull of Battleship Texas.

Above the boot top (above the black band) the ship has been painted Navy Blue 5-N. This color was matched from existing examples found aboard (both internally and externally) the vessel.

The ship was painted in the Measure 21 camouflage scheme prior to deploying to the Pacific Theater during World War II. At this time Battleship Texas is the ONLY museum ship painted in this camouflage scheme and only one of two battleships in their WWII measure.

The ship’s hull has been coated with PPG SIGMASHIELD 880 GF. Historically the ship would be coated with an anti-fouling coat that is red in color, but that coating is no longer needed as the ship is not in service.

Yes, the rest of the ship will receive a new coat of paint once repairs conclude.

Hull Numbers

The new hull numbers have been extensively researched so each number is not only the correct font, but applied in the appropriate position as it was in 1945. The numbers have been applied to both bow and stern.

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2/4/24 – Battleship Texas Update https://battleshiptexas.org/2-4-24-battleship-texas-update/ Sun, 04 Feb 2024 18:00:53 +0000 https://battleshiptdev.local/?p=1242 The post 2/4/24 – Battleship Texas Update appeared first on Battleship Texas.

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DRY DOCK TOURS

Dry Dock Tours are SOLD OUT! We will announce if new dates become available. Thank you all for your support!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What’s Next?

Battleship Texas will remain at Gulf Copper Shipyard for the time being. Additional steel work, removal and replacement of the ship’s deck, and superstructure/aft fire control restoration will continue.

Structural, decking, drainage, and other repairs have already begun on the ship’s foremast and aft fire control tower as part of the Save America’s Treasures grant project.

 

Splash!

The ship will be put back into the water in mid to late February 2024 (if weather permits).

Keel Blocks?

Yes, the keel blocks supporting Battleship Texas can be moved. Each block has been moved so the area atop of them can be blasted, repaired (if need be), and coated.

What about the rudder?

The rudder will remain where it is. Funding is best spent elsewhere.

Will the ship run again?

No, the ship will never be able to run under its own power again.

Touring?

The Battleship Texas Foundation is working on new touring opportunities before the ship reopens.

Reopening?

There is a lot to be done before the ship is ready for touring at its new home in Galveston, Texas. Reopening is projected to happen sometime in 2025 or 2026.

SHIP REPAIRS

Quality Control

A quality control check was conducted on January 30th, 2024. Leaks were expected and the team has successfully located them. Work will continue to ensure that Battleship Texas is leak free.

Leak test on January 30th. The ship was immersed in 14 feet of water for several hours to check for leaks.
Paint
Above the boot top (above the black band) the ship has been painted Navy Blue 5-N. This color was matched from existing examples found aboard (both internally and externally) the vessel.
The ship was painted in the Measure 21 camouflage scheme prior to deploying to the Pacific Theater during World War II. At this time Battleship Texas is the ONLY museum ship painted in this camouflage scheme and only one of two battleships in their WWII measure.
The ship’s hull has been coated with PPG SIGMASHIELD 880 GF. Historically the ship would be coated with an anti-fouling coat that is red in color, but that coating is no longer needed as the ship is not in service.

Yes, the rest of the ship will receive a new coat of paint once repairs conclude.

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Quality Control Test Update https://battleshiptexas.org/quality-control-test-update/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 18:00:47 +0000 https://battleshiptdev.local/?p=1230 The post Quality Control Test Update appeared first on Battleship Texas.

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Yesterday’s quality control check was a successful exercise. We expected to find some leaks and we found them.

This was not surprising to the project team considering the age of the hull and the sheer volume of work completed on the hull during this dry docking.

What does this mean? It means that the Battleship is closer to being leak free for the first time in a very long time. And that there is a little more work to be done to ensure that Battleship Texas is leak free into the future.

Great work from everyone with Valkor, Gulf Copper, and the Battleship Texas Foundation! Battleship Texas is back out of the water and will remain in dry dock until February 2024.

Follow our updates here on battleshiptexas.org and follow us on social media!

Morning safety briefing before pre-test inspections with Gulf Copper, Valkor, and Battleship Texas Foundation staff.
Battleship Texas immersed to 14' above the keel for testing.
The team reconvenes for the second round of inspections and another safety briefing.
Part of the project team from Battleship Texas Foundation and Valkor after the test.

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Battleship Texas Testing Today – 1/30/24 https://battleshiptexas.org/battleship-texas-testing-today-1-30-24/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 12:00:04 +0000 https://battleshiptdev.local/?p=1228 The post Battleship Texas Testing Today – 1/30/24 appeared first on Battleship Texas.

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As part of quality control checks, Battleship Texas will be partially lowered into the water today, January 30th, 2024.

The refloat and discharge of Battleship Texas from dry dock will occur in February. That date will be announced at a later date.

Follow our updates here on battleshiptexas.org and on social media.

You can support Battleship Texas by giving online, today!

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1/28/24 – Battleship Texas Update https://battleshiptexas.org/1-28-24-battleship-texas-update/ Sun, 28 Jan 2024 18:00:43 +0000 https://battleshiptdev.local/?p=1214 The post 1/28/24 – Battleship Texas Update appeared first on Battleship Texas.

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DRY DOCK TOURS

We have a small number of spots left for dry dock tours on Saturday, February 10th!

Purchase Tickets

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What’s Next?

Battleship Texas will remain at Gulf Copper Shipyard for the time being. Additional steel work, removal and replacement of the ship’s deck, and superstructure/aft fire control restoration will continue.

Structural, decking, drainage, and other repairs have already begun on the ship’s foremast and aft fire control tower as part of the Save America’s Treasures grant project.

 

Splash!

The ship will be put back into the water in February 2024 (if weather permits).

Keel Blocks?

Yes, the keel blocks supporting Battleship Texas can be moved. Each block is moved so the area atop of them can be blasted, repaired (if need be), and coated.

What about the rudder?

The rudder will remain where it is. Funding is best spent elsewhere.

Will the ship run again?

No, the ship will never be able to run under its own power again.

Touring?

The Battleship Texas Foundation is working on new touring opportunities before the ship reopens.

Reopening?

There is a lot to be done before the ship is ready for touring at its new home in Galveston, Texas. Reopening is projected to happen sometime in 2025 or 2026.

SHIP REPAIRS

Paint

Steel repairs have been completed on the hull of Battleship Texas.

Above the boot top (above the black band) the ship has been painted Navy Blue 5-N. This color was matched from existing examples found aboard (both internally and externally) the vessel.

The ship was painted in the Measure 21 camouflage scheme prior to deploying to the Pacific Theater during World War II. At this time Battleship Texas is the ONLY museum ship painted in this camouflage scheme and only one of two battleships in their WWII measure.

The ship’s hull has been coated with PPG SIGMASHIELD 880 GF. Historically the ship would be coated with an anti-fouling coat that is red in color, but that coating is no longer needed as the ship is not in service.

Yes, the rest of the ship will receive a new coat of paint once repairs conclude.

Hull Numbers

The new hull numbers have been extensively researched so each number is not only the correct font, but applied in the appropriate position as it was in 1945. The numbers have been applied to both bow and stern.

Hull number in place on the stern. The ship's name is also visible to the right.
Hull number in place on the bow.

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1/21/24 – Battleship Texas Update https://battleshiptexas.org/1-21-24-battleship-texas-update/ Sun, 21 Jan 2024 18:00:14 +0000 https://battleshiptdev.local/?p=1204 The post 1/21/24 – Battleship Texas Update appeared first on Battleship Texas.

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DRY DOCK TOURS

Dry Dock Tours have been extended into February!

Purchase Tickets

SHIP REPAIRS

Navy Blue 5-N

Above the boot top (above the black band) the ship has been painted Navy Blue 5-N. This color was matched from existing examples found aboard (both internally and externally) the vessel. The ship was painted in this camouflage scheme (Measure 21) prior to deploying to the Pacific Theater in World War II. At this time Battleship Texas is the ONLY museum ship painted in this scheme and only one of two Battleships in their wartime measure.

Steel Repairs

Steel repairs have been completed on the hull of Battleship Texas.

Hull

The ship’s hull has been coated in PPG SIGMASHIELD 880 GF to protect the steel from potential corrosion. While the hull is supposed to be red below the black band at the waterline, the Battleship Texas Foundation has chosen to not spend the extra funds on a cosmetic choice that will not be seen once the ship is back in the water. The coatings that have been applied are plentiful and should protect the ship for many years to come.

Hull Numbers

The new hull numbers have been extensively researched so each number is not only the correct font, but applied in the appropriate position it was in 1945. The numbers have been applied to both bow and stern.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Keel Blocks

Yes, the keel blocks supporting Battleship Texas can be moved. Each block is moved so the area atop of them can be blasted, repaired (if need be), and coated.

Splash!

The ship will be put back into the water in February 2024 (if weather permits).

What about the rudder?

The rudder will remain where it is. Funding is best spent elsewhere.

Reopening?

There is a lot to be done before the ship is ready for touring at its new home in Galveston, Texas. Reopening is projected to happen sometime in 2025 or 2026.

What’s Next?

Battleship Texas will remain at Gulf Copper Shipyard for the time being. Additional steel work, removal and replacement of the ship’s deck, and superstructure/aft fire control restoration will continue. Much of the superstructure work is already in progress.

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1/14/24 – Battleship Texas Update https://battleshiptexas.org/1-14-24-battleship-texas-update/ Sun, 14 Jan 2024 18:00:37 +0000 https://battleshiptdev.local/?p=1187 The post 1/14/24 – Battleship Texas Update appeared first on Battleship Texas.

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DRY DOCK TOURS

Dry Dock Tours are SOLD OUT! Thank you for your support!

SHIP REPAIRS

Steel Repairs

Steel repairs have been completed on the hull of Battleship Texas. The entire hull has been coated.

Hull

The ship’s hull has been coated in PPG SIGMASHIELD 880 GF to protect the steel from potential corrosion. While the hull is supposed to be red below the black band at the waterline, the Battleship Texas Foundation has chosen to not spend the extra funds on a cosmetic choice that will not be seen once the ship is back in the water. The coatings that have been applied are plentiful and should protect the ship for many years to come.

Navy Blue 5-N

Above the boot top (above the black band) the ship has been painted Navy Blue 5-N. This color was matched from existing examples found aboard (both internally and externally) the vessel. The ship was painted in this camouflage scheme (Measure 21) prior to deploying to the Pacific Theater in World War II. At this time Battleship Texas is the ONLY museum ship painted in this scheme and only one of two Battleships in their wartime measure.

Hull Numbers

The new hull numbers have been extensively researched so each number is not only the correct font, but applied in the appropriate position it was in 1945. The numbers have been applied to both bow and stern.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Keel Blocks

Yes, the keel blocks supporting Battleship Texas can be moved. Each block is moved so the area atop of them can be blasted, repaired (if need be), and coated.

Splash!

The ship will be put back into the water in February 2024 (if weather permits).

What’s Next?

Battleship Texas will remain at Gulf Copper Shipyard for the time being. Additional steel work, removal and replacement of the ship’s deck, and superstructure/aft fire control restoration will continue. Much of the superstructure work is already in progress.

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1/7/24 – Battleship Texas Update https://battleshiptexas.org/1-7-24-battleship-texas-update/ Sun, 07 Jan 2024 18:00:10 +0000 https://battleshiptdev.local/?p=1170 The post 1/7/24 – Battleship Texas Update appeared first on Battleship Texas.

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DRY DOCK TOURS

Dry Dock Tours are SOLD OUT! Thank you for your support!

SHIP REPAIRS

Steel Repairs

Steel repairs have been completed on the hull of Battleship Texas. Some troublesome areas were found once the ship was sandblasted, so additional repairs have been made. These areas will be blasted and coated before the ship submerges in the water once again.

Hull

The ship’s hull has been coated in PPG SIGMASHIELD 880 GF to protect the steel from potential corrosion. While the hull is supposed to be red below the black band at the waterline, the Battleship Texas Foundation has chosen to not spend the extra funds on a cosmetic choice that will not be seen once the ship is back in the water. The coatings that have been applied are plentiful and should protect the ship for many years to come.

Navy Blue 5-N

Above the boot top (above the black band) the ship has been painted Navy Blue 5-N. This color was matched from existing examples found aboard (both internally and externally) the vessel. The ship was painted in this camouflage scheme (Measure 21) prior to deploying to the Pacific Theater in World War II. At this time Battleship Texas is the ONLY museum ship painted in this scheme and only one of two Battleships in their wartime measure.

Hull Numbers

The new hull numbers have been extensively researched so each number is not only the correct font, but applied in the appropriate position it was in 1945. The numbers have been applied to both bow and stern.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Keel Blocks

Yes, the keel blocks supporting Battleship Texas can be moved. Each block is moved so the area atop of them can be blasted, repaired (if need be), and coated.

Splash!

The ship will be put back into the water in February 2024 (if weather permits).

What’s Next?

Battleship Texas will remain at Gulf Copper Shipyard for the time being. Additional steel work, removal and replacement of the ship’s deck, and superstructure/aft fire control restoration will continue. Much of the superstructure work is already in progress.

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