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.

Guests sailing from Galveston may be docked within feet of one of the US Navy's most historic battleships, USS Texas.

What You Need to Know: The USS Texas (BB-35), a storied battleship that served in both World Wars, faces an uncertain future. Despite a recent $60 million overhaul, it has no permanent home.

Nearly 75 years to the day after playing a major role in America’s victory over Nazi Germany during the D-Day invasion, the Battleship Texas (BB-35) once again faces a difficult battle. After ...

Bridges: USS Texas compiled distinguished legacy of service. ... As a result, the Battleship USS Texas, designated BB-35, was built as the second vessel named for the state by the US Navy. ...

Key Points – Three renowned US Navy museum battleships are undergoing significant restoration projects to preserve their history for future generations. -The USS Texas (BB-35) is in Galveston ...

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.

LA PORTE, Texas (Aug. 21, 2010) The museum battleship USS Texas is being restored to her 1945 condition. The former USS Texas (BB 35) was commissioned March 12, 1914 and decommissioned April 21, 1948.

Among the many renowned battleships built at Newport News, the legendary dreadnought USS Texas (BB-35) may be the most famous.Commissioned a century ago today, the 27,000-ton “Old T” and its ...

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.

LA PORTE, Texas (Aug. 21, 2010) The museum battleship USS Texas is being restored to her 1945 condition. The former USS Texas (BB 35) was commissioned March 12, 1914 and decommissioned April 21, 1948.

In the latest installment of the Texas history series, Ken Bridges traces the legacy of service of the USS Texas ...