The Galveston Wharves Board voted unanimously on Tuesday to move the Battleship Texas to Pier 15, which is near the cruise terminals. They didn’t give a timetable of when the ship would make its move there, though.
Battleship Texas’s former home was the Battleground State Historic Site, but the vessel needed a massive restoration that took more than two years to complete. The work to get the ship in shape took place in Galveston, and now it will stay there.
“After years of hard work and dedication, we’re thrilled to have the support of the Wharves Board to bring TEXAS to Pier 15 in Galveston- just a short walk from Pier 21 and the historic Galveston Strand,” the Battleship Texas Foundation posted on social media Tuesday. “TEXAS, the last ship of its kind, will promote tourism, educate future generations, and create a visitor experience worthy of her crew and legacy.”
