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The most powerful weapon in the world in 1914. Battleship Texas was on the front line of innovations in gunnery, aviation, and radar throughout her career. A veteran of both World Wars, today she is the world's last surviving Dreadnought.
USS Texas (BB-35) is a museum ship in Galveston and former United States Navy New York -class battleship. She was launched on 18 May 1912 and commissioned on 12 March 1914.
Mar 5, 2024 · GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The historic Battleship Texas began the process of undocking on Tuesday morning and will be back in the water for the first time in 18 months. The re-floating process...
10 hours ago · At commissioning in 1914, Battleship Texas was considered the most powerful weapon in the world. She carried ten 14”/45 caliber guns, the largest guns on any ship at the time and the first ...
Visit the historic Battleship Texas in dry dock to experience the sheer size and might of the world’s last dreadnought!
Battleship Texas led a distinguished 34-year career in the United States Navy. In that time, she fought in both World Wars, earned a number of “firsts”, and was home to tens of thousands of sailors and marines from all walks of life.
Mar 6, 2024 · The historic Battleship Texas is making strides on its $75 million restoration. On Tuesday, the ship successfully completed the refloat process at the Gulf Copper Shipyard in Galveston.
