The USS Texas’ journey to museum ship was a long one. Commissioned in 1914, the warship had a varied and interesting service life. During the First World War, it patrolled the North Sea for ...

USS Texas (BB-35), a New York-class battleship that served in both WWI and WWII, undergoes repairs at Gulf Copper Dry Dock & Rig Repair in Galveston, Texas, Sept. 18, 2023. US Coast Guard Photo ...

Restoration on the USS Texas began a year ago, with most of the repairs funded by a $35 million federal grant. The hope is to see the warship afloat as a museum in 2025.

USS Texas, (BB-35), laid down in 1912 at Newport News Shipbuilding, served in both world wars. It is pierside at Gulf Copper’s shipyard on Pelican Island.

Texas History Minute: Why was the Battleship USS Texas built? As the United States established itself as a world power, it was determined to show the strength of its navy.

It’s stamped only with “BB 35.” A $500 donation is required. So far, he said he’s made about 300 large plaques, close to 45 small plaques and around 5,300 paperweights.

But the greatest challenge in recent years for the USS Texas has been a leaky, rusty hull that at times forced workers to pump out about 2,000 gallons of water per minute from the 110-year-old ship.

In 2019, the Texas Legislature approved the $35 million to fix the hull. The foundation is planning to make other fixes which it's paying for. All the repairs are expected to take up to a year to ...

The 110-year-old USS Texas began its 40-mile journey to Galveston, Texas, Wednesday as part of its $35 million repair venture to restore the ship to its original state.