First Update for 2023 | Battleship Texas

[@Normandy1944]

Thank you Travis, we all know its difficult to bring these out consistently, but we appreciate it when you can. This was awesome.

[@FireteamJoker]

Thank you so much for keeping her afloat and preserving history!

[@nogoodnameleft]

Everyone needs to realize that this beautiful ship was one of only 3 U.S. battleships to serve as naval gunfire support at Normandy and one of only 2 battleships to serve at OMAHA BEACH on D-Day!!! She served as the naval gunfire flagship of the whole Omaha Beach fleet during June 1944. She supported Operation Torch in North Africa, D-Day and Dragoon in South France, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa!

[@eherrmann01]

Props to the crew working on this project for the excellent housekeeping. I've been on many drydockings where the dock is a mess of cables, hoses and equipment that posed safety hazards everywhere. Great job folks!

[@bobbyrayofthefamilysmith24]

Cowboy shops

[@smc1942]

THANK YOU everyone doing the work on this great ship. You are appreciated.

[@flaviosonetti515]

these videos, which portray these initiatives, should be the engine for humanity. I'm Italian, Italy, you know, is the country with more cultural heritage, works, and wonders than any other nation on earth. However, perhaps not everyone knows, certainly those who are not Italian, that my country does not take care of the custody and preservation of its historical artifacts, buildings, ships, let alone castles, ancient farms and places of our past in our history. I respect the United States of America because they know how to keep their treasures and indeed, they know how to treasure what they have. this is your story, take care of it. best wishes for this restoration, i hope one day i can see the battleship texas too, wonderful ship restored by wonderful people. We have lost all our ships and we are also losing our wonders, hundreds of important buildings left in the most complete disarray, looted, vandalized, and in any case never valued. greetings from Italy.

[@christophercashion7897]

It's great that you are doing all this work to persevere one of the rare WWI Dreadnought battleships

[@firefalcon100]

Great report. Glad to see the old girl is getting some love and much needed attention. Let's Go Texas!!!..

[@americanpatriot2.06]

The crew doing all of this work will forever be part of history! We salute you!

[@davidbarry494]

Looks like she's in good hands. Glad to see the ship is saved.

[@AnAmericanPatriot1555]

I hope everyone has enjoyed the first thirty five days of 2023.

[@Strykenine]

So happy to see the progress on this old battlewagon. I hope to visit when she's back at rest, whrever that happens to be.

[@Brucev7]

My son and I enjoyed walking the deck years ago

[@makapa2u]

Awesome- other countries are struggling for any Navy vessels and America is restoring battleships 🤙🏾😎

[@Maxislithium]

That's some beautiful stuff. I hope you guys are documenting everything. Texas should go on a port tour after this and visit places all over North America to show off the redone Battleship.

[@johnlee1297]

She would have to be towed everywhere. Not gonna happen.

[@scottfarley3644]

She has no engines and her rudder does not function. They will not be repairing the rudder.

[@josephp1592]

@@scottfarley3644 She still has engines, they just arent allowed to run them nor any other steam systems onboard and they were never properly mothballed, rudder is welded in place. She is only missing the props

[@paoloviti6156]

@@scottfarley3644 a dumb question: why the rudder will not be repaired? Is it a major work??

[@scottfarley3644]

@@josephp1592 Her rudder was jammed I heard. Also more than props. The prop shafts are gone also. No foundries in the US are capable of making new props for her.

[@robertf3479]

Well done all. From where I sit it appears Gulf Copper is giving your Lady your money's worth. Keeping my fingers crossed that you find no more unpleasant surprises or that any surprises you do find are of the good type.

[@TroyVail-xo8et]

Thank you Travis and the crew at Battleship Texas Foundation for all the hard work being done to save her. I was able to take a dry dock tour last month and the tour guides were amazing. If you are able to, I highly recommend taking the dry dock tour while you still can.

[@jefffrayer8238]

Dry dock tour? Didn't know we could so I'll try to get down there from Mich. Never happen again in my lifetime. I am very impressed of the work done, never thought she could be cleaned up that good.

[@TheLp640fan]

so happy to see this old girl getting the love shes needed

[@PorscheRacer14]

It's awesome seeing her get the repairs she needs. It's a big task, but well worth the effort. Next time I'm in Texas I plan to visit her. Thanks to everyone working on her, keeping her stories alive on tours and donating.

[@kenkracko9303]

Thanks for the update Travis. Keep them coming, they definately generate interest in The Texas from all over the world. Progress looks great, can't wait to see what is next.

[@trailrunnah8886]

This is such a fascinating process, thank you for the updates. I haven't looked, but I have to imagine this is probably the most visible and documented dry docking of a BB to date.

[@neilreid2298]

So great to know this old girl is being properly and masterfully restored and preserved. This is important work on a great piece of world history.

[@georgedistel1203]

I'm definitely planning on visiting when the old girl gets a new home. Had to miss her move to the drydock due to covid, but when they open her back up to tours, that's the first thing I'm doing!

[@67Stang]

Love to see all the great work to get this old girl saved. As a former sailor, I appreciate these old ships.

[@oliverurban2345]

Cool. The whole underside completely open. Especially in the video you can really see the extent of the repair. Thanks for that. For years I've been watching to see if the ship is saved. I am happy. In Germany, people don't want to cultivate history.

[@erickdanielsson6710]

I was aboard this Beautiful Ship a few years back. There was get concern then of rusting hull. SO GREAT to see it is being repaired properly. Thank You All....

[@boomerdiorama]

I just purchased the Trumpeter 1/350th Scale BB-35 "Texas" kit because of this channel. Glad to see it is being preserved.😁

[@kennethjones8353]

Back in mid 1960, I was introduced to this awesome ship. It was the coolest thing being able to explore that thing as a child . I was lucky enough to get back to her every year till the mid seventies or so. A few years got by me, but I finally got back to her as often as I could. I have a thing about making mad, spur of the moment dashes to Galveston, I live in the DFW area, and always managed to get back on board. Always a treat. KEEP HER FLOATING, AWESOME WORK

[@edwardbenkert6394]

Battleship Texas should live forever so future generations can tour and have fun seeing what battleship Texas is

[@DesGardius-me7gf]

The fact that she's able to be repaired is testimony to the strength of this vessel.

[@dougs2747]

My uncle was the Texas Executive Officer at the end of WWII and for a few months afterwards. He told me he is most proud of is not one Texas sailor was badly injured or died from accidents during his tour of duty. After the war ended, the USS Texas was in Sasebo Naval Base. A rare jeep was assigned to the USS Texas. My uncle and the CO drove to Nagasaki to view the damage from the nuclear bomb.

[@ericswain70]

Can you imagine your great grandchildren saying, "My great grampa saved the Texas" ? You should be so proud. Respect to you and the team for keeping history alive. (And making a bit of your own).🍻

[@keithjurena9319]

Never thought of the issue with welding next to rivets..makes sense as they were driven and set red hot.

[@koizumiizumi5426]

i know some people are gunna yell "ship of theseus" for removing the original steel, but i'd rather preserve most and remove some liek what they are doing now Great work!

[@johnlee1297]

It's just like restoring an old car. To do it right, you have to cut out the metal that is rotted an re-fabricate that section.

[@jason1440]

So glad it was caught in time keep the ship in museum condition. Much thanks to everyone involved in preservation.

[@byronharano2391]

To all involved. Thank you for preserving this Naval history of the final Dreadnought design for the US Navy the USS Texas

[@wdwalker2178]

It's really incredible when you consider that you are, in part, rebuilding a battleship. Museums get remodeled all the time, but ships get scrapped. Thank you for all the work and effort in preserving the majesty of the USS Texas.

[@Notthecobracommander]

We are fortunate this one last piece of history from this era was kept preserved. Thank you, Texas

[@charlesroller5844]

So happy seeing the old lady getting the love she deserves. Thanks for the update.

[@killer-ir8mn]

Just an idea. What if you took the original plating and cut the decent pieces in one inch squares and sold them.that would allow people to own a bit of history and help bring in some funds for the ship. Just a thought.

[@randbarrett8706]

So proud to see the Battleship Texas getting her much deserved, and much needed, restoration work.

[@userbosco]

Love these videos! Thanks for keeping us all in the loop! Fascinating content for history, ship, and construction nerds!

[@OceanlinerDesigns]

So awesome! Bravo Zulu with the work so far and best of luck with the rest of this project. I cannot wait to visit Texas some day! All the best from Australia!

[@melheinrich5438]

When completing put flex seal around the the hull. We'll then see how effective that stuff really is.

[@ronb7931]

Can’t wait until she’s finished and they reopen for tours again!!!

[@sirfrydryk360]

Fantastic job so far, I hope and pray to be able to go down and visit her when she is back home. It's near the top of my bucket list.

[@shrekshredded4115]

taking one of y’all’s tours tomorrow at gulf copper I’m excited!

[@earlatkins9559]

You guys are doing a tremendous job on refurbishing the hull. It will keep her in good shape for years to come. I see that the props & shafts have been removed. If you are doing all the work on the lower hull, you might as well restore those too.

[@scottfarley3644]

Shout out to the workers! Great job guy's repairing and preserving this old Lady so more Generations of Americans can visit Her.

[@jeffreyhutton8283]

You done a great job rebuilding this old battle ship now instead of rivets holding her together you have good old modern welding holding this hull together which is good. I hope after this expensive huge job they will take better care of Texas and not let her get in this kind of badly situation again. This great ship is a big piece of our history and she will need a lot of TLC in the future!

[@charlieslorenson1861]

Good morning Travis always looking forward to a new video from you usually KC finds it before me enjoyed working with you I'm glad to see that things are getting done on our girl

[@AustinApologue]

Excellent update, this makes me so happy. I first visited the Texas over 40 years ago as a kid, and that began an obsession with battleships. Our ancestors will appreciate these efforts as well!

[@charlieslorenson1861]

I've been waiting for a new update that's great Travis I enjoy waiting for the videos kind of hard for me to get there right now can't wait to see her back in the water

[@charlieslorenson1861]

Good morning Travis glad you talk good the flotation foam that help the girl to get to the dry dock I feel like I'm still part of the team

[@Vigilance108]

Thank you for preserving this beauty

[@AsbestosMuffins]

you really can appreciate the dreadnought features of the hull from this angle

[@420glass]

You all are doing a great job. She is looking beautiful.

[@lunaticfringe8066]

Thank you for helping preserve this piece of history!

[@AJeepADroneAndAnOldMan]

Thanks for the update, keep them coming

[@kathymassey4356]

This is fascinating to me! Thanks for all your hard work. God Bless Texas!

[@hankbarr8892]

Awesome...visited this Battle wagon many years ago...so happy you guys are taking care of her! Keep up the good work of saving her!

[@thurin84]

awesome! so cool to see the old girl being reborn!

[@viperexpress305]

The crew is doing a great job !!! 😀👍🍺

[@rayjordan5935]

Incredible! USS Texas will be with us for another 100 years! Can’t wait to visit.

[@JP-uk9uc]

Behold the last of the dragnauts that fought in a battle of jetland and all through world war II, what are relic and all of us are grateful for the work you all are doing.

[@Welder-y5x]

You and all your guys are doing such an amazing job, GO TEXAS.

[@larryjohnson1966]

You are getting a lot of work done in a short period of time. The Texas is really looking good. Thanks for the update.

[@loficampingguy9664]

Seeing the process of what it looks like to repair such a massive ship is not only interesting on the face of it, but amazing to see how the ship is being saved. Looks like brilliant work, thank you for these awesome updates.

[@ssjwes]

Thanks for the update! I really loved this ship since my first field trip to it back in the 90's. It's something I think about often. Glad it's getting the love it deserves.

[@jeffreyyoung4104]

Beautiful work guys! Keep Texas floating!

[@stulynn2005]

Y'all are doing a great job Thank you for your dedication to saving the ship.

[@jamescanelos4397]

Bravo gentleman keep up the good work

[@markcantemail8018]

It is nice to have an Update . Thank You .

[@jamesdesanders5618]

Thanks to all the workers who are repairing this wonderful piece of history!!!!! It's looking great!

[@davidbarnsley8486]

Thanks for this long overdue update Travis Looks like repairs are progressing real well 👍👍👍

[@PonyPharm]

I’m excited to find out where she’s going after this drydock. I know it’s still being decided but I’m hoping for Baytown.

[@Sarcastro_78]

As engineers and construction workers, has to be so cool to work on a ship like this. None built since 1945 and Texas the only surviving Dreadnaught!

[@ericmorgan7796]

You guys are doing great work, thank you for being a part of her upkeep! How may we donate toward the cause?

[@highlanderknight]

Wow, these repairs are so interesting, seeing what is underneath the outer hull.

[@randyford1529]

I’ve been through the dry dock tour and it’s well worth the money.

[@FrostBeam009]

Love youre saving her!

[@richardcline1337]

Have you thought about cutting the original pieces into squares and selling them as historical artifacts to the ship's supporters? That would help raise money for the costs of rebuilding the ship and preserve her history, saving it from the scrappers.

[@jonathanwhistler9081]

You and your team are rocking this project. Can't wait to see her in the water again.

[@manicmechanic448]

I love that there's a bird drawn in the rust.

[@bella_ciao4608]

I'm very impressed, you guys are practically building a battleship in 2023

[@BattleshipTexas]

It certainly feels like that at times. Still, it's an amazing process to witness, let alone be a part of.

[@glendahowze3182]

Hi-Five guys, y'all are doing a fantastic job. It is really taking shape and looking great. Awesome work here fershur.

[@toupac3195]

I've been watching on the KZbin. I will vacation in your area soon. No matter what, I will visit.

[@Oscifer11]

God Bless Texas!

[@Token_Civilian]

Great update. Way to keep this piece of our history preserved.

[@TheEDFLegacy]

Wow! She's practically going to be like-brand-new under the waterline when you're done! Do you have any plans to restore her propulsion? With so much effort being done on the hull, this would be the perfect opportunity to work on it.

[@lesterduncan8778]

The dry dock tour was absolutely amazing. Definitely will be back this Spring to see Her one last time before leaving Galveston.

[@ricksadler797]

Awesome. Great work thank you for the video. God bless

[@Yamashiroenjoyer]

I am so glad to see the texas isn't gonna be abandoned

[@boqndimitrov8693]

the ship is part of the world heritage. I'm glad that the Americans decided to repair it and preserve it for generations, instead of retiring it permanently.(just imagine what an irreparable mistake it would be, for example, for the British to cut up Victory for kindling!).

[@jamesmcrobert3286]

Great to see this being done right! i hope there is enough funding to get it done, this is a piece of history after all.

[@elli003]

Wow ! You've accomplished a good deal since I took a dry dock tour just a few months ago. Keep us posted !

[@Ratkill9000]

Nice to see updates on the American Super Dreadnought.

[@davidlindsey4237]

great video

[@richardtruesdell8289]

When my kids were little (35, 44, and 45 now) we toured the Texas and were not allowed to see the propulsion units. I hope when the ship is back home we can see the engines and drive shafts.

[@michaelinsc9724]

Great to see so much progress!!!!

[@fredhair6146]

Thanks for the updates. This is great to see. Funny how techniques for preservation seem good at the time,i.e.foam, turn out to be so destructive. I enjoyed the full tour I went on about 10 years ago.

[@daviddavies2072]

Thank you for the update on this great ship Thank you 🇬🇧