Come on Texas was the historic battlecry of Battleship Texas! enough visitors to make her financially viable. It was 1948 when The Battleship Texas came home to San Jacinto and became the first permanent battleship museum. Its mission is to preserve and enhance the Battleship TEXAS and develop this historic ship into a premier museum and visitor attraction. on the ship. year or in early 2020. Resolve this week has completely finished all of the starboard side blister tanks and have shifted their attention to a few inboard tanks in the stern as well as wrapping up the tanks 11-15 on the port side. “We are grateful for the assistance and support we have received from the THC, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and all our partners and donors from across the state,” said Bruce Bramlett, the Battleship Texas Foundation’s chief operating officer and executive director. As for us, well, COVID has [SG1] HOUSTON – Effective August 1, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has transferred operations of the Battleship Texas to the Battleship Texas Foundation (BTF). the ship reopens in the first quarter of 2022. Send us a video/comment through Facebook with your own video saying Come on Texas and you might end up in our next one! the Battleship TEXAS. There are also lots of people who think they know where the permanent home to ensure their safety. needs of the ship well into the future. There are lots of misinformation being batted To date, Resolve has completed foaming in 23 of the 44 blister tanks with this week mostly used to prepare more tanks for foaming. On Aug, 1, 2020, operational control of the Battleship Texas, was transferred to the Battleship Texas Foundation. The idea recently appeared on Russell Hamman’s Facebook page, Hamman’s Baytown History....with a Twist, a site that delves into the history of Baytown. We have a plan to move Texas and rehabilitate her. open the ship up to the public a few times before she departs. BTF and TPWD are preparing the ship for transportation to a shipyard where has been made. For sure we understand why people would like to attend. See our Battleship Updates page for the latest news! This came at the request of groups that As we move forward our Since the press release, we have extended the deadline for proposal Though we are a bit biased, we believe there is a great joint TPWD/BTF team working day in and out on the Battleship getting the ship ready and navigating the operations transition. is required to be successful. We anticipate sending that out shortly after New Years to all interested parties and hope to be able to make an announcement in the first quarter of 2020. The Texas early in 2020. Let me start off by thanking all of you that love The Texas and want to see her survive. Parties catch this, not ask but told. maintain Battleship TEXAS . of those relationships are covered by Non-Disclosure Agreements. I promise if something moment if possible. This tilted the ship one degree and gave Resolve’s divers sufficient space to work. This week Valkor, BTF, Houston, and Galveston Pilots Association came together at the San Jacinto College’s Maritime Campus to see a revised simulation for towing the ship. I find these comments ironic given The next step will be to paint them and reassemble which should occur sometime in the near future! The ship acted as a beacon of the ideal of freedom to our troops and allies, and was there to protect us when we needed her the most. Our restoration efforts include: The final fight for The Texas. And through the very This includes the mounting of her main armament en echelon to … We’ve noticed a number of people try to come alongside the ship with their personal boats and we’d like to remind everyone that no one is allowed to enter the slip. In a special posted meeting conducted by teleconference, the THC’s executive committee took actions enabling the Battleship Texas Foundation to prepare the ship for relocation to a shipyard for restoration. we will communicate that information out, so please keep checking back on our be aware that we will make every effort to allow people to view this historical In early March 2013, TPWD entered into a construction contract with Taylor Marine Construction, Inc. (TMC) to execute $17.5M worth of critical structural repairs to the Battleship Texas. For the record you can find that information on our website at www.battleshiptexas.org. a problem. park when she does move. Battleship TEXAS team (BTF/TPWD/Valkor) hope that you and yours are safe and Today, visitors to the Battleship Texas State Historic Site are allowed to board and tour the ship. Frankly, option one, the dry berth just became too expensive. wealth data on the ship’s condition it is vitally important that we make Go to the Battleship Texas Foundation website … No, this doesn’t mean we are going to tow her away tomorrow. The Texas has been closed to the public since August of 2019 to allow preparations for her transport to a shipyard for extensive restoration. This is just the initial round, and we plan to have conversations with other interested parties. The last step will be to reassemble them and they will be completely finished! certain that we have dotted every “i” and crossed every “t”. finalizing our plans for the safe transport of TEXAS. The first American battleship commissioned, she was built in reaction to the acquisition of modern armored warships by several South American countries, and meant to incorporate the latest developments in naval tactics and design. choosing the best location for the Battleship. Battleship Texas will be towed from La Porte, Texas to a shipyard for the massive repair and restoration process, the Battleship Texas Foundation says. Africa, Cherbourg, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. and the current condition of TEXAS requires us to make sure that everything is We have had divers in the water working to help patch holes in the torpedo blisters to help prepare the tanks for foaming all week and people trying to sail into the slip puts these people in danger. Battleship TEXAS Foundation Releases Request for Proposal for Battleship TEXAS’s New Home. We do not know. volunteers who have been working on finishing the restoration of a 3”/50 number one priority after the safety of our guests, staff, and volunteers. With almost half of the 5” guns being unbolted, it brings those guns one step closer to being removed. Battleship Texas Restoration Rendering on Vimeo Join Valkor Energy Services has been selected to conduct the restoration efforts for The Battleship Texas The Battleship Texas proudly served our great nation for 34 years, seeing action in both World Wars. a few more opportunities for folks to visit. the meantime, stay tuned and will have more information going forward. With the Battleship Texas possibly leaving its berth for good once some planned repairs are completed, the City of Baytown has now been mentioned as a potential location. No, we don’t have a date for the tow -we’ll definitely keep you updated on that.We know that y’all are curious about how we are going to move the battleship. weekend. reasons. 99-year memorandum of understanding/lease (MOU) Chuck Abendroth, and David Martin. Just a short list of the kinds of things I get told, January 21, 2020. the bidding process that Valkor (our project management and engineering company) We will release the details of the permits when the repair facility is selected. Any other FB pages such as Save The Battleship Texas are not ours. The Quite a resume! where the restoration work will take place. Bids for Texas were accepted from September 27 to December 1 with the winning bid of $5,830,000 excluding the price of armor and armament submitted by Newport News Shipbuilding Company. “We have a lot to do now, and we can’t wait to get started.”. regards to the final home for TEXAS I am happy to tell you that discussions are anticipate having interviews with the finalists in mid to late May. The aging Battleship Texas will have a new caretaker and be temporarily moved to Alabama for much-needed repairs under a bill that could be headed to Gov. Howdy y’all, we’re back again with another weekly update of the ship! the ship is in the shipyard. the meantime, we will shortly begin our marine survey, which will provide In a special posted meeting conducted by teleconference, the THC’s executive committee took actions enabling the Battleship Texas Foundation to prepare the ship for relocation to a shipyard for restoration. Howdy, everyone, we’re back from our Thanksgiving break but before we go into our update we have a quick announcement. Well, the foam has been used widely in the maritime world because it has the advantages of being buoyant, displacing volume, will give some structural strength back to the tanks, and is removable and less damaging to the ship. abrasive blasting, painting, and fabrication services to us for the gun Howdy, y’all! support facility for our staff and volunteers to restore these objects while announce the location. am saying it could be a few years before we move the Battleship TEXAS for Meetings and discussion Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Austin, Texas. potential locations. Our crews continued the work on the 5” guns and with some hard work, a little bit of heating, and a heavy-duty impact hammer, the bolts have slowly become freed. ship for reopening, the plan is to have it receiving visitors. The Battleship Texas has been closed to the public since August 2019 to allow preparations for her transport to a shipyard for extensive restoration. The purpose of the RFP is to Battleship Texas is seen from the air June 12, 2017. The Battleship Texas has been closed to the public since August 2019 to allow preparations for her transport to a shipyard for extensive restoration. Many want to know where the new home will be. question. What we do know is that the current location has years of history that has information public. involve many organizations input. Battleship Texas Restoration Records. This love brings a few folks to the surface that while they have great love for her, they have no direct connection to the actual planning or execution of what will take place. They put in hard work to begin the disassembly of the 3” guns so that the component parts can be restored, we think they’ve done a fantastic job so far! going to wait for proposals that were delayed by COVID. About the Battleship Texas The ship was commissioned in 1914 and is the last big-gun battleship in the U.S. naval fleet. Since February Senate Bill 1511 was passed in the 2019 it is a common question then I will answer it here next week. means for this big blue battleship. best possible opportunity to be successful. Possible locations for the best place to perform the Now, on the new homeport, we can say that we will begin interviewing interested parties on August 6th to hear their proposals. No, we cannot say who they are the moment for multiple There were two things I saw this week that I should shipyard project keeps humming along and hitting milestones. Battleship Texas was decommissioned and commemorated as a museum on April 21st, 1948 - the day the Texas Republic won its independence 112 years before. this location or that location for repairs. Howdy, everyone! The breeches to the 3” AA guns have been opened with thanks to NRG for lending their hydraulic press. Before we start this week’s update we hope everyone is staying dry as the outer bands of Hurricane Delta have now passed Houston. Its mission is to preserve and enhance the Together, we That approach will not be very successful as I seldom have time to look at those messages. To this end, one of Valkor’s engineers were crucial in helping to expedite the processes of removing the deck wood as they offered much-needed assistance to our ship’s crew. In fact, we were told in the February meeting that there was no appetite left for putting any more money into Texas. Most of these were small scale tests that culminated in about 9’ of foam being installed in a blister tank about a month ago. Battleship Texas, La Porte, Texas. Battleship Texas is currently closed for a major repair project. It will be several weeks before we start getting bids in and much Once we have selected the top three Our ship’s crew have begun work on removing the bolts to the 5” gun mounts so that the guns can be removed in the yard for restoration. We were notified by TPWD last Thursday that the Legislative Budget Board (LBB) approved the restoration plan for the ship and that on August 1, 2020, the operations of the Battleship Texas would be under the direction of the BTF. interested. (our Director of Ship Operations) and I were talking last week about the TEXAS’ self-sustaining. through 37 compartments removing debris, relocating loose original components This week Resolve continued to foam the torpedo blister tanks and to date, 28 of the tanks have been completed! Due to the importance and complexity of the project, the THC Executive Committee conducted a special public meeting through teleconference after the agency’s scheduled March meeting was postponed in response to the COVID-19 crisis. decision possible. John Moses Browning designed the original 1911 in.45 caliber. depart her current berth between April-August 2020 and be in the shipyard for a However, TPWD suggested that the operation of Texas might be better Below is the press release distributed by the Texas Historical Commission on 26 March 2020. She will be moved from San Jacinto State Park. Once completed we will be in a position to begin We are planning for all guns to be reinstalled before the ship leaves the shipyard. However, that did not stop our We will continue to post updates in the meantime as there are still things to do but, with Resolve leaving and Christmas coming up soon, they will not be as constant as they have been for the past 4.5 months. solicit proposals from various candidate organizations, after The biggest obstacle they face is the removal of mud from tanks 14 and 13 on the port side. Finally, we welcomed aboard the captain of the @texasdreadnoughtshockey for photos with their trophy after they had won the OHL championship tournament. Estimates to scrap her were in the neighborhood of thirty million dollars. Our salvage and transportation contractor finished up their survey right before Thanksgiving. It is a been a little over a month since our last update when we put out the for that trip took between 2-3 years. In June The Governor signed the legislation. That is so great to witness. Then, after the war, she spent three months ferrying home American troops before being decommissioned. team’s bench will grow deeper. This Saturday we also welcomed the volunteers to our offsite facility to begin working on the first two 3”/50 AA guns! They came out all the way from the west side of town to set up and serve us all some delicious Peruvian dishes and for that, we are all extremely grateful! in addition to considerable amount of experience and expertise that each member Alabama. This survey is a critical step in the process of provide more detailed information at this time. The Battleship Texas Foundation’s mission is to preserve the history of the Battleship Texas while introducing it and reinvigorating it’s legacy for new generations of Americans, but we can’t do that without the generous help of supporters. host locations can submit their best case and we can have an analytical way of candidate location that best fulfills the requirements of the BTF. Ownership of Texas will remain with We have not decided where to move Texas. As Resolve continues working to foam the inside of the torpedo blister tanks they have trained more of their staff to use the foam machines. that we are in negotiations with a number of ship yards and contractors. her trip, and the shipyard. We plan to install upwards of 900,000 gallons of expanded foam in as many as 47 tanks. to weigh roughly 30,000 pounds in total. However, once again it is important to remember that this is a brings to the table. Battleship Texas Wood Deck Project 539-082, September 1989. Last thing this week is this. 501c3 nonprofit, is currently accepting proposals for a new berth and home for continue to study the options. by both TPWD and BTF. But first, off we’d like to make a short PSA. Battleship’s new home port. The determination, shipyard in our update next month. of the possibility of the public being allowed in the park that day, will So, all we can say is holdfast. anyone else. Now on to the vessel prep progress. “salvage” survey on the ship. Very soon we will put out a request for proposals so that potential continued to move through ship preparing the ship for the operations transfer, Great question -we They served the ship’s crew with some fantastic tacos and we’re all very thankful for their generosity!If you had visited the ship two weeks ago, you may have noticed the ship slightly listing to port. No reopening date has been set. longer than that before a shipyard is selected to perform the work. They then came in today to begin the actual foaming process. Once we have made that And this Friday they brought their trailer and served lunch to everyone on board. We did and the plan does. Social distancing and alternate work debris and recyclable materials. period. Valkor Energy Services achieves major milestone for "Battleship Texas Restoration Project" We are happy to announce that we have achieved one of the biggest milestones to date for the Battleship project. would look like full. Many folks assume that the conceptual animation that we shared in the summer is how we are going to move the ship. Valkor Energy Services awarded the “Battleship Texas Restoration Project” We are proud to announce that Valkor Energy Services (Valkor), an engineering company specializing in unconventional projects in the Marine and Oil and Gas industries, has been awarded the contract for the Battleship Texas Restoration project working alongside The Battleship Texas Foundation (BTF) and Texas … Prior to each tank being foamed, it has to have as much water pumped out of it as possible (to maximize the volume of foam and minimize the water volume), the tanks will have plastic sheeting draped over any standing water and on any areas we don’t want the foam to stick), and finally the foam is sprayed in. The permits also authorize restoration work on the vessel’s hull and “blister” – twin compartments that helped protect it from torpedoes or other assaults – and projects involving the removal and restoration of large deck pieces, like cannons and searchlights. As the project keeps humming along, on the ship the BTF and TPWD team have restoration project and the ship in general. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. The reason I know that is because every time we tried to convince the state to fund the dry berth, we were told no. We are saving the removal of the (6) 5” guns for when the ship reaches the shipyard as that will be a more delicate and time-consuming operation. vandalism while the guns waited over the weekend to be transported to their Once again, we will advise when happens where we can safely open the ship for visitation we will. As the storm is heading our way, they work all afternoon on Saturday and in the morning of Sunday to put the foam inside of those two port side tanks. the new home port for the National Historic Landmark Battleship TEXAS on This survey will wishing to submit a RFP must contact the BTF through info@battleshiptexas.org to request Once the battleship leaves the shipyard, we anticipate the ship arriving in the new berth around January-February 2022. right now, from any source, that says the ship is going here or there that rehabilitate Texas. efforts. 3”/50 ammunition storage tubes that were acquired. support the Battleship’s annual maintenance costs. As of now, we know of five groups that are planning to We have many Let me add a note here before I move on. We would like to take a moment to say thank you to all the volunteers and TPWD staff who are working hard alongside us to help make all the necessary shipyard preparations and with the transition of ship operations from TPWD to BTF. and Valkor. Let me sum this up so we can move on to other news. In The Battleship Texas is closed for a lengthy repair project. We want to apologize for the slowness of updates – we try to give them when there is information to report. options on places to do the repairs and the best way to move Texas. This agreement, known as a MOU, has been written and signed See our Battleship Updates page for the latest news! importantly, the support and love that you give this grand lady. uss texas restoration; 8 comments in this topic. And now she is the only surviving U.S. naval ship that has served in both World War I and II. One Riverway Suite 2200 Houston, Texas 77056 713 827-9620 info@battleshiptexas.org visitor revenue can be generated to support the operation and maintenance One of the THC permits that was approved in March was for the removal of all the antiaircraft guns, 5” guns, signaling searchlights, and Mk 51 gun directors for restoration. considered, I would ask you to let us know and we will get you connected with Which we estimate It was a good thing we did that! I get this from media people and individuals. You may also like to Battleship Texas Foundation for 99 years. Each tube contained one 3” Especially, Resolve focused on the port side towards the stern and good progress has been made with the intention to begin foaming again bright and early on Monday. You need to play a total of 20 battles to post in this section. Now, you may wonder if I It was also passed out of the Texas House on a vote of Visiting . So, The body of historic drawings provides a wealth of information about overall design and layout of the ship, as well as detailed descriptions of individual technological and design features aboard the ship. This is something which will be picked up and finished when everyone returns. Currently, the COVID also impacted ship We hope to see everyone back when the ship leaves for dry dock! The Battleship Texas Foundation’s mission is to preserve the history of the Battleship Texas while introducing it and reinvigorating it’s legacy for new generations of Americans, but we can’t do that without the generous help of supporters. Ray's Tribute to Historic Battleship Texas BB-35 added 130 new photos to the album: 3-inch Deck Gun Restoration. After that, we will Texas. considered. Taylor Marine Construction – Julius Taylor and the Taylor family, CPS Houston – Ray Yarbrough, Kyle Yarbrough, and the We have many locations that are They’ve made great headway and are on schedule to finish this phase of the project in November! “The Battleship Texas Foundation will be the appropriate nonprofit partner and will submit a restoration plan to the Legislative Budget Board for … With Tropical Storm Beta looking like its fixing to hit the Houston area, this week was spent closing hatches and clearing out the main deck in preparation for the storm. Currently, The second option was basically a decision that would eventually result in the scrapping of Texas. BattleshipTEXAS Update November5, 2019 Last Wednesday, Ardent Global Marine Services started the“salvage” survey on the ship. When we announce the transportation plan at the same time we announce which shipyard she is going to for repairs. LA PORTE, Texas — The Battleship Texas has an amazing history and is a real point of pride for Texans. The other question that I saw last week was this. final decision. The great folks at Taylor Marine and our team spent Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday craning (8) 40mm guns, (10) 3” guns, (8) 20mm guns, (9) Mk 51 gun directors, and (2) 24” signaling searchlights off the ship. TPWD continues to work very hard to remove artifacts off the ship for storage for the Battleship TEXAS that ensures sufficient paid it does. Despite being filled with rust and sand, the bores seem to have washed out well enough and grease was applied to the breach to guarantee it does not become seized again. TEXAS team submitted the necessary antiquities permits for the Texas Historic Records. Short answer, Battleship TEXAS Battleship Texas Restoration. We will have a much better idea on how we are moving the ship once we receive the final reports from the survey. Battleship Texas Records. magazines of ships. submit proposals. One Riverway Suite 2200 Houston, Texas 77056 713 827-9620, Component-level restoration of the ship’s anti-aircraft guns and secondary battery in our off-site warehouse facility, Restoration or reproduction of certain other deck-mounted items, In the future, after the ship returns from dry dock, restoration of spaces on board the ship to increase public access. The Battleship New Jersey's Curator explains all that has gone in to restoring the ship's engine rooms and boiler rooms for tours. narrow down the proposals to the top three. It has been awhile since our last update and quite a bit has happened since. always need volunteers on the Battleship so if this is something you have ever We Until the I do not communicate via Title: Battleship Texas Restoration Plan page 10, 11, 12 and 13. The Battleship Texas will move from its historic site at the San Jacinto Battleground near La Porte, the head of the nonprofit that oversees the vessel said Wednesday. Resolve also completed foaming below and in the compartments on either side of aft steering. While we await the submission of new home proposals, the planning for the In https://battleship-texas-foundation.myshopify.com/col…/all. However, Battleship Texas Restoration Sign in to follow this . the memories of all who served aboard her. Resolve Marine Group continues to foam the insides of the torpedo blister tanks and, as of today, they have foamed inside 32 of the 44 blister tanks. lines, we hope to announce other prep work commencing and, fingers crossed, the In February 2019 The Foundation along with our engineers met with The Governor’s staff, TPWD leadership, and 4 Texas State Senators. It was shared to show a conceptual way that ship could be moved, not necessarily how the ship will be moved. 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