Battleship Texas will leave San Jacinto Battleground for undetermined location - Page 2

Bonfleck · 05-31-19, 03:01 PM

As impractical as it sounds, they should modernize, man and sail it through the straits of hormuz on a steady rotation with Old Glory flying high. Would cost a fraction of the 30billion spent on the LCS project. Can't imagine being a sailor ordered to go protect America in one of those abysmal abominations.

Onkel Neal · 08-23-22, 07:12 PM

Battleship Texas finally has a set date to sail from its La Porte home.

Initially, the historic ship was scheduled to be towed to the Gulf Copper Shipyard in Galveston for necessary repairs in mid-August. Those plans were pushed back to Wednesday, Aug. 31.

While the ship will officially leave the San Jacinto Battleground site for repairs, you might still be able to see it as it gets repaired.Currently, the Battleship Texas Foundation is working on a plan for visitors to see the ship while it's dry-docked at Pier 21, but those plans have yet to be finalized.

At the end of July, teams installed pumps that will be used during towing to limit the ship's water intake from leaks.

Back in May, crews removed about 23,000 cubic yards of mud from the stern around the ship to clear a path for towing into the Houston Ship Channel.

The Texas still does not have a permanent home planned after it's repaired, but we know it won’t be returned to La Porte, where it’s been since 1948.

Its new permanent home is likely to be in the Houston area, but Beaumont and Baytown have also been discussed as options.

Meanwhile, the City of Beaumont hired a marine engineering firm to help them determine the cost and precise location of the Battleship Texas if it were to be moved to Southeast Texas.

Beaumont paid $20,000 for the engineering firm to help with their quest to obtain the Texas. At the time, Beaumont city councilmembers said they were the "only logical place" for the Texas because Baytown will have to spend $20 million to dredge a channel and maintain that channel for the ship.

https://www.khou.com/article/news/lo...1-de8171fc71d2

Jeff-Groves · 08-24-22, 01:10 PM

I've been to visit the Texas 3 times. Once in 2008 with the Grey Wolves, and twice since.

Great to hear that things are getting better!

Onkel Neal · 08-31-22, 08:36 AM

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Oleander · 05-31-19, 10:03 AM

Don't think they've picked a home yet, but the state is footing $35 million to get it relocated.

https://abc13.com/society/deteriorat...lLaZ-61H80j3UE

Sailor Steve · 05-31-19, 12:18 PM

You must have missed it:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=241357

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Oleander Machinist's Mate Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 126 Downloads: 477 Uploads: 0	Battleship Texas Prepped for Move Don't think they've picked a home yet, but the state is footing $35 million to get it relocated. https://abc13.com/society/deteriorat...lLaZ-61H80j3UE

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05-31-19, 03:01 PM	#1
Bonfleck Torpedoman Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 113 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	As impractical as it sounds, they should modernize, man and sail it through the straits of hormuz on a steady rotation with Old Glory flying high. Would cost a fraction of the 30billion spent on the LCS project. Can't imagine being a sailor ordered to go protect America in one of those abysmal abominations.

08-23-22, 07:12 PM	#2
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,383 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Battleship Texas finally has a set date to sail from its La Porte home. Initially, the historic ship was scheduled to be towed to the Gulf Copper Shipyard in Galveston for necessary repairs in mid-August. Those plans were pushed back to Wednesday, Aug. 31. While the ship will officially leave the San Jacinto Battleground site for repairs, you might still be able to see it as it gets repaired.Currently, the Battleship Texas Foundation is working on a plan for visitors to see the ship while it's dry-docked at Pier 21, but those plans have yet to be finalized. At the end of July, teams installed pumps that will be used during towing to limit the ship's water intake from leaks. Back in May, crews removed about 23,000 cubic yards of mud from the stern around the ship to clear a path for towing into the Houston Ship Channel. The Texas still does not have a permanent home planned after it's repaired, but we know it won’t be returned to La Porte, where it’s been since 1948. Its new permanent home is likely to be in the Houston area, but Beaumont and Baytown have also been discussed as options. Meanwhile, the City of Beaumont hired a marine engineering firm to help them determine the cost and precise location of the Battleship Texas if it were to be moved to Southeast Texas. Beaumont paid $20,000 for the engineering firm to help with their quest to obtain the Texas. At the time, Beaumont city councilmembers said they were the "only logical place" for the Texas because Baytown will have to spend $20 million to dredge a channel and maintain that channel for the ship. https://www.khou.com/article/news/lo...1-de8171fc71d2

08-24-22, 01:10 PM	#3
Jeff-Groves GLOBAL MODDING TERRORIST Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 5,649 Downloads: 137 Uploads: 0	I've been to visit the Texas 3 times. Once in 2008 with the Grey Wolves, and twice since. Great to hear that things are getting better!