USS Texas

Kapitan · 08-14-21, 01:50 PM

A couple of weeks ago I got a tour of the USS Texas

USS Texas is currently closed to the public as she is about to undergo a major restoration and dry docking, they plan to move her after hurricane season to dry dock then to a new undisclosed location once the repairs are done.

During the time I was on board I went all over the ship even into many of the spaces not open to the public.

My flicker album has pictures from the ship the links are in my signature.

I am currently writing a 2 part article on my trip into Texas the first part focuses on the history of the USS Texas and is currently available here

https://www.navygeneralboard.com/uss...t-dreadnought/

In a couple of weeks i will upload the second part which I will detail my trip around her.

Rockstar · 08-14-21, 03:34 PM

Last time I was on the Texas was in ‘84. Never did get to see aft steering. By the picture you posted it looks like it took maybe 8 to 10 sailors to move that rudder.

Jimbuna · 08-15-21, 05:11 AM

Visited her in 2008 with Neal, the Grey Wolves and other SubSim members.

The photo below (courtesy of Sailor Steve) shows the only days work Neal has put in over many a year

Looking forward to your updates Blair

Kapitan · 08-17-21, 09:11 AM

Thanks guys

Will be a couple of weeks yet before i can get the next one done.

Jeff-Groves · 08-17-21, 12:52 PM

Been aboard the Texas twice. 2008 with Jim and others then again back when it was kind of sinking?
We had free roaming on the second visit and I went down to some areas that were flooded!

Mork_417 · 08-17-21, 08:08 PM

Never been, wish I would have though. Thanks for sharing the pictures, really cool to see.

em2nought · 08-19-21, 03:31 PM

Is the Texas open to visitors at this time? I might be going by that way in a month or so. Maybe it would be a good idea the plant her in concrete like the Japanese did with Mikasa. Must make maintenance much easier.

Ah, closed, but temporarily open Sept 4th and 5th https://battleshiptexas.org/

Kapitan · 08-26-21, 06:20 PM

Sadly she is closed right now pending major restoration work

As for clapping her in concrete that would be the worst thing to do to her, having seen the problems they face with Mikasa because of it you really dont want to do it.

Also keeping her out of the water would not be an option either.

08-14-21, 01:50 PM	#1
Kapitan Sub Test Pilot Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK + Canada Posts: 7,090 Downloads: 68 Uploads: 7	USS Texas A couple of weeks ago I got a tour of the USS Texas USS Texas is currently closed to the public as she is about to undergo a major restoration and dry docking, they plan to move her after hurricane season to dry dock then to a new undisclosed location once the repairs are done. During the time I was on board I went all over the ship even into many of the spaces not open to the public. My flicker album has pictures from the ship the links are in my signature. I am currently writing a 2 part article on my trip into Texas the first part focuses on the history of the USS Texas and is currently available here https://www.navygeneralboard.com/uss...t-dreadnought/ In a couple of weeks i will upload the second part which I will detail my trip around her. __________________ DONT FORGET if you like a post to nominate it by using the blue diamond Find out about Museum Ships here: https://www.museumships.us/ Flickr for all my pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/131313936@N03/ Navy general board articles: https://www.navygeneralboard.com/author/aegis/

08-14-21, 03:34 PM	#2
Rockstar Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 11,830 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Last time I was on the Texas was in ‘84. Never did get to see aft steering. By the picture you posted it looks like it took maybe 8 to 10 sailors to move that rudder. __________________ Guardian of the honey and nuts Let's assume I'm right, it'll save time.

08-15-21, 05:11 AM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,122 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Visited her in 2008 with Neal, the Grey Wolves and other SubSim members. The photo below (courtesy of Sailor Steve) shows the only days work Neal has put in over many a year Looking forward to your updates Blair __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

08-17-21, 09:11 AM	#4
Kapitan Sub Test Pilot Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK + Canada Posts: 7,090 Downloads: 68 Uploads: 7	Thanks guys Will be a couple of weeks yet before i can get the next one done. __________________ DONT FORGET if you like a post to nominate it by using the blue diamond Find out about Museum Ships here: https://www.museumships.us/ Flickr for all my pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/131313936@N03/ Navy general board articles: https://www.navygeneralboard.com/author/aegis/

08-17-21, 12:52 PM	#5
Jeff-Groves Village Idiot Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 5,319 Downloads: 130 Uploads: 0	Been aboard the Texas twice. 2008 with Jim and others then again back when it was kind of sinking? We had free roaming on the second visit and I went down to some areas that were flooded! __________________ I don't do Stupid. So don't ask.

08-17-21, 08:08 PM	#6
Mork_417 Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: DB-15 Posts: 849 Downloads: 263 Uploads: 0	Never been, wish I would have though. Thanks for sharing the pictures, really cool to see. __________________ Heading to AM49.(U-553)

08-19-21, 03:31 PM	#7
em2nought Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,264 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Is the Texas open to visitors at this time? I might be going by that way in a month or so. Maybe it would be a good idea the plant her in concrete like the Japanese did with Mikasa. Must make maintenance much easier. Ah, closed, but temporarily open Sept 4th and 5th https://battleshiptexas.org/ __________________ Looks like we need a Lemon Law for Presidents now! DNC sold us a dud, and they knew it. Last edited by em2nought; 08-19-21 at 03:35 PM. Reason: found the answer

08-26-21, 06:20 PM	#8
Kapitan Sub Test Pilot Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK + Canada Posts: 7,090 Downloads: 68 Uploads: 7	Sadly she is closed right now pending major restoration work As for clapping her in concrete that would be the worst thing to do to her, having seen the problems they face with Mikasa because of it you really dont want to do it. Also keeping her out of the water would not be an option either. __________________ DONT FORGET if you like a post to nominate it by using the blue diamond Find out about Museum Ships here: https://www.museumships.us/ Flickr for all my pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/131313936@N03/ Navy general board articles: https://www.navygeneralboard.com/author/aegis/