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Old 05-16-14, 02:36 PM   #1
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Default USS Texas dry dock project


pretty interesting.

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-pa...site-whats-new
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Old 05-18-14, 01:49 PM   #2
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Nice one Jason, I recall one of the guides telling us the old girls hull was only a couple of mm thick in places when we visited in 08.
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Old 05-22-14, 09:37 AM   #3
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I found this last night.

Texas engine room.
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Old 05-22-14, 01:27 PM   #4
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Nice one

Texas steering gear

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Old 06-12-17, 10:51 PM   #5
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Default Breaking news: USS Texas springs bad leak, listing...

Uh-oh, this could be really bad. Sounds expensive to fix.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/06/12...-new-leak.html
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I visited the Texas in the mid eighties and it was having serious problems back then. I just cant imagine her staying open to the public much longer.
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She's well over 100 years old and at this point we are in a race against time and money.

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Here is the "Insider" report sent out to the Volunteer staff:



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All,

The ship developed a leak yesterday and took a list to starboard, causing her to be closed to the public at about at about 2:30 PM.

Since then the original leak has been repaired. Water is being pumped out, but the ship's list is now at about 7.5 degrees. At least one other leak has developed and it is also being patched.

The ship's crew, a repair contractor, and an emergency response contractor are all on the scene and working on the problem. The staff are very busy dealing with this problem and have had little time to deal with inquiries about the leaks.

At this time there is nothing for us to do but wait until the repairs are complete. I know you are all concerned about these developments, but these crews have repaired leaks aboard the battleship before, and I expect that they will get these fixed as well.

I will pass along any information that Andy or Stephanie send to me. Please refrain making inquiries directly to ship's staff so they can concentrate on fixing the problem without distraction. I have let them know that many volunteers are ready if they find they need any additional help.

Several news outlets have published stories about this event along with photos and video. For those of you who are interested in seeing the images, I have seen stories from Channels 2, 13, and 26 so far.


Thanks for all you do,


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Maybe they should embed her in concrete like Mikasa. Probably saves a bunch of money, and keeps the ship in better repair.

Although eventually they'll probably want to get rid of her since she's a sign of evil American Imperialism, and someone will find her offensive.
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[...] Although eventually they'll probably want to get rid of her since she's a sign of evil American Imperialism, and someone will find her offensive.
So true nowadays.
It is ok when it was a hundred years ago, the past is far away and we can warm ourselves in remembering those good old romantic days, when all was so much better. Even the future.

Seriously, museums and museum ships cost money. Not only the objects, but also people working and preserving them. Without research and getting the information to the public, museums are not worth much. Being able to visit is of course also a factor. Whenever money is tight, culture and museums are the first to suffer.
You always have to find a balance between financing bare needs, and luxury. Defence? Pensions? Medical treatment? Infrastructure? Museums? I would not consider museums and heritage as pure "luxury", but any victim in Syriah probably will. Also business will, unless there is no initial money to make with it.
Isn't there some union-wide heritage trust or something like that in the US?
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Saddened me to learn of this on your FB post Jason, the old lady is certainly in need of much tlc and hopefully she will get exactly that.

*On a lighter note*

It is being reported that the leaks were discovered soon after the Texas was visited by this unsavoury looking bunch of people...



The FBI are asking for information from anyone who knows the identity and whereabouts of these two primary suspects...



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The secret is simple - replacing the lower hull every so often.
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Well last volunteer meeting I went to...and its been a while....the plan was to put her on blocks or do the encasing in concrete thing.


The issue is she wont support her own weight out of the water anymore and there is even a risk of the big engines falling out though her bottom.


Most of the money earmarked for pulling her out of the water is being eaten up just making sure she doesn't crumple up when (and if) they actual do that.


Meanwhile....the damage continues.
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Concrete can be poured and set underwater. Maybe the solution is to build a coffer dam around her and slowly replace one with the other? That way she is never out of the "water" so to speak.
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I think August has a good idea, if you exchange water with concrete the hull will be supported just like with the water. Problem would be the contact area between hull and concrete, because even in a dry area water from rain will creep in by capillary action, and make it rust.

I guess taking her out of the water will save money in the long run.
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