Tow to Dry Dock 2022 - Battleship Texas

On August 31st, 2022, Battleship Texas was towed from San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site to Gulf Copper shipyard in Galveston, Texas, for major repairs.
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Edited by Battleship Texas Foundation - battleshiptexas.org
Music by Scott Buckley - www.scottbuckley.com.au
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[@davewarrender2056]

From an ex member of the UK RAF , but who's family where navy , I've heard of the dreadnoughts, seen the old footage , but seeing the last giant lady at sea even though she was being towed was awe inspiring. To think of all the brave sailors who served on her , and the enemies she has faced. And she's still here. Respect to the Texas. May your Restoration bring you back to us. Good speed lady.

[@NYMetsNo1]

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[@thecommenter9678]

Don't mess with Texas! The Grim Yeeter Herself! BB-35!

[@donkoltz1]

Well said, my guy.

[@johnmagill7714]

And to think of all the battles she was in. Only one man perished on her decks in battle.

[@juliancrooks3031]

They need to make her fully operational again and modernize her with new equipment so she can once again serve her nation with pride

[@alephalon7849]

She may no longer be capable of moving on her own power, but USS Texas still conveys the power and majesty of a big-gun battleship that once ruled the seven seas. Fear God and dread naught, indeed.

[@henrymuenich6296]

I'm 76 and the last time I was on uss Texas it was when I was 8 years old with my father, I like to visit the ship 🚢 ❤️ before I pass away....

[@mariocisneros911]

So you went in 54 .Go to the drydock. Tell them your story and I'm sure someone will let you on her . I went on the North Carolina in 88 and have to get there soon

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

Sign up for one of the drydock tours. Adds money to the repair coffer.

[@NovusDawn1]

I can only imagine how she would look entering harbor under her own power, even being towed she still is an amazing sight to see on the move.

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

Hello, under her own power she would sound a little bit like this. It's possible the U.S.S. Texas and R.M.S. Titanic shared identical engines. KZbin video" Kempton Park Big Triple Steam Engine Starting

[@ronschultz2546]

There aren't words for to express what awe this ship evokes .. I won't even try... I'll just stand and salute with gratitude and honor for her and all her crew!! Man!! it would nice to hear and see her under her own power... It would be nice indeed

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

Hello, under her own power she would sound a little bit like this. It's possible the U.S.S. Texas and R.M.S. Titanic shared identical engines. KZbin video" Kempton Park Big Triple Steam Engine Starting

[@cullenosbourn3304]

Triple Expansion Engine

[@cullenosbourn3304]

The aerial view of her going under the bridge while cars were going over it was insane! I absolutely love this trek she made to the dry dock.❤

[@Trikster1of4]

Even today she’s got such an imposing presence. What a badass ship.

[@nyrmetros]

Thank you Sabaton for bringing more awareness to the last of the dreadnoughts!

[@davidty2006]

I only realised the dreadnought on Dreadnought is USS texas when she was being moved.

[@larrybomber83]

I must admit when I saw the Texas coming out of the San Jacinto area into the ship channel and saw the picture of the American Flag in the breeze, I had tears in my eyes. That was beautiful! Thank You so much for this great video.

[@S_M_360]

Absolute UNIT!

[@shawncosmos5431]

I was born long after she was decommissioned but that matters none. What a prideful emotional feeling seeing her gracefully cutting through the water. Launched in 1912 ( I think) and still with us!! God bless all who sailed on her..built her and those keeping her majestic poise!

[@user-fv5ms4sz8e]

The music really made this video enjoyable and how fitting it sounded for the last dreadnought in the world. The battleship Texas takes the slogan of, Don't Mess With Texas, to a whole new level. Great job. Bravo 👏. I would hope that her battle awards and purple heart are painted on her skin, like other modern ships and fighters get.

[@Theresistance64]

That video actually brought tears to my eyes.

[@gregdunn6040]

As a former sailor just seeing this old battle wagon on the water is majestic. I've been onboard Texas many times but this is unique, a glimpse of a warship in its glory.

[@SamhainBe]

Beautiful to see her moving...even with help.

[@davidmccann9811]

Can you imagine what a battle line of 15 of them looked like. 👍

[@VKiera]

She looks so awesome, the old girl will look even better once her repairs are complete. Can't wait to see her progress!

[@marilynbash8718]

Beautiful. Thank you. Sure would of liked to be on one of the tugs hugging and guiding Texas. She, to me, stands also for the USS Houston lying at the bottom of the sea. And the silver set presented to her by the children of Texas - purchased by taking up a collection from the public and working jobs. Keep saving the battleships - to remember what honor and sacrifice for freedom was like.

[@asn413]

she looks like a ghost coming out of a hole in time. fantastic!

[@asn413]

one can only immagine what would happen if New York or Arkansas showed up out of thin air.

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

@@asn413 d:)

[@Two4Brew]

This aging former USAF SSgt has misty eyes. Men of my grandparents' generation of the family served in the US Navy, a few on Battleships, such as the USS Massachusetts. It is an act of reverence to their sacrifice to preserve and conserve these monuments.

[@mikethompson2650]

Damn that makes this Texan just burst with pride. Such a beautiful ship.

[@solongandthanksforallthefish]

There really is a whole new level of awe seeing this ship "underway".

[@TXGRunner]

Not quite "bone in teeth," but I still thought that was amazing. Congrats on successful dry-docking. As a Texan, I thank you for all your efforts to preserve the ship.

[@mikewalker4330]

Absolutely fantastic! One of the very best tow videos yet. Our Beautiful BLUE GIANT is safely tucked away in dry dock, praise God!

[@johnslaughter5475]

Thank you for not saying anything. This was outstanding. Had I been watching on my TV, I would have stood at attention and saluted.

[@tegnando2697]

The people operating those tugs are lucky to have a awesome job. I salute you ladies and gentlemen 💯💪🏼

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

Maybe, " The Best Day Ever ".

[@tjohnson9051]

Texas looks so awesome coming at ya. We have to give a big shout out to the tugboats! They skillfully towed and wheeled her into that dry dock making it look easy.

[@StevenBell-gc3jn]

Grew up with San JAC the battleship all my life... love it

[@gringottfenn316]

She is a beautiful vessel who needs lots of TLC to bring her back to her former glory!

[@GetDougDimmadomed]

Thankfully she's funded, unlike so many others that are rotting away. Workers are slowly, but steadily chipping away at her rot to restore her. You can buy a piece of her original armor to help fund her survival.

[@John_Doe657]

Thankfully the U.S was wise enough to save one of their dreadnoughts for future generations to discover. These ships where monuments of great power, technological advances and prestige. There will be nothing like it again.

[@susanbelida6981]

❤ Bless you great lady. You and your crew defended us against evil in WW1 and WW2. Navy family here. My dad born in 1900 would be thrilled to see her rescued. He was Navy WW2. God bless America!!

[@Normandy1944]

Very nicely edited...she ought to look even more majestic upon her completed repairs and trip to her new home port.

[@BattleshipTexas]

We think so too!

[@JeffBilkins]

Wow, some of the best and most impressive footage of the(/a?) museum battleship. The drone camera work with other boats boating around and people crawling all over the structure really creates an amazing perspective and sense of scale and chonk.

[@RoadOdyssey]

I love the Battleship TEXAS...!!! Always have. From the moment I saw her in pictures, then in "person" as a child. I know. It's weird. I just seem so connected with the ship. THANKS for sharing such great footage! Especially of going under the bridge. That was very cool... Epic! Thank you so much!

[@Jason-Rose]

This is simply OUTSTANDING! My family is anxiously awaiting the day we can go aboard her again.

[@BattleshipTexas]

We can't wait to have everyone back aboard!

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

Sign up for one of the drydock tours. Adds money to the repair coffer.

[@ricardokowalski1579]

Respect 🎩

[@davelewandoski4292]

Magnificent looking Lady. Loved the from behind shots where it looked like She was headed out to sea!

[@brucefye3778]

Epic video of a historic U.S. Naval battleship moving towards the future.

[@trevortrabeaux4]

A year and 2 months later. So much progress has been made, ensuring the last survivor of the era of Dreadnoughts lives on.

[@texascclp1445]

The HD presentation really makes it just that much more enjoyable to view - A real treat to watch - THANKS! - going to visit Her again when She finds her final resting place.

[@ajidamarjati]

We must protect the last of it's kind at all cost!!!! Its such a shame tbh that UK the first nation who developed the so called Dreadnought didn't preserve one of their own BB.

[@ZGryphon]

Some very nice camera work in this. That aerial view of the passage under the bridge is particularly epic. Man, what a stressful day at the office that must have been for those tugboat drivers.

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

Maybe, " The Best Day Ever ".

[@ZGryphon]

@@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710 Oh, probably both. But still, I mean... no pressure!

[@paulspickernell6875]

Greeting from the UK, awesome to watch and thankful she is going to get some love and care over the next few months, great job and respect for all that have worked hard to make it happen.

[@rogerb3654]

Think about this: while being towed, USS Texas (BB-35) was the fastest battleship in the world (Even at 4 knots~ish).

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

Twas 7 knots, She was the fastest Battleship afloat in 2022.

[@maximeguerinel3470]

Very happy and proud for the whole team ! she is unique and a true warrior ! sweating power and most it MADE IN USA!! greetings from France

[@stumpythedwarf8712]

I wish I could give this more than one like.

[@bobbrown5529]

Magnificent .

[@sc1338]

Look at that old girl move! it’s crazy how a machine can be so loved

[@stanleydomalewski8497]

Great Video, I am so Glad they Finally were able to work on the Ship ! She was Really Looking Bad !

[@crzdori]

Battleship Texas underway. Shift colors!!!

[@cecilmiller6557]

Future Generations Needs to see this, how Bravery wasFought , and Remain as …. Legacy to even the lowest to the highest… We can be a Team… Let’s go Home.

[@bluerebel01]

Awesome!! I love it, thank you for sharing her incredible trip. I can't wait to see her when she's done with her restoration.

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

Sign up for one of the drydock tours. Adds money to the repair coffer.

[@hond654]

I can watch this anytime. So nice, smooth but powerful sailing. You didn't want to be in her way at the wrong side of the gun.

[@toooldtoreallycare]

Beautiful, and that doesn't even begin to describe it!

[@roymilton426]

IMPRESSIVE.

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

I really enjoy seeing these ships moving. I know its very complicated and expensive. Having her travel to cities every few years would be great for the spirit and the soul. All of them. Move them as sooner or later we will lose them.

[@paulhudson8321]

Amazing video. For a second I thought it was another movie Under siege: Battleship Texas with that beautiful footage and music score.

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

She starred in the movie " Pearl Harbor ".

[@sabba_dabba8649]

watching this brought tears to my eyes

[@DaS-ys8us]

Moved to Texas from Ohio to find work in late 1980. Was lucky to tour the ship with my sister!

[@anonymusum]

Just breathtaking pictures. Fantastic.

[@ExCenterProductions]

Awesome shots and music!

[@benniebarrow348]

I’m sure the builders of this wonderful battleship back in 1912 would have never believed that their societies great grand children would be tending and rebuilding her tired but beautiful structure.

[@jeromebarry1741]

We are not so remote from the builders. My father was born 8 years later in 1920. During the second world war his army job description was "signals radio intelligence". Today my daughter is U.S. Navy and her job description is "signals radio intelligence".

[@andrewreynolds4949]

Majestic. Like an ancient monarch rising again

[@colvinator1611]

What a superb example of naval history. Great credit to everyone involved in preserving this great warship. Colin UK.

[@randallgschwind3799]

Launched the Year New Mexico became a State !!!

[@63connie78]

Could watch vids of this ship every day............good job

[@JonathanLucas-zw7ec]

I am so glad to see her heading for a new life...thank you

[@ashleighelizabeth5916]

I threw together a piece of the start of the journey with the music from Star Trek II when Enterprise leaves Space Dock and it was a beautiful thing. Wish I had the means to make it as professional looking as this.

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

Hello, you will get there, I am sure.

[@joeykirkpatrick224]

Though I wish other dreadnoughts were spared too: I'm happy the Taxes is still intact, she was there when we needed her and while highly unlikely she'll be there when we need her again.

[@randallgschwind3799]

Launched the Year The Pilot Damn of Hoover ; Elephant Butte Damn and lake in New Mexico was Completed!!!

[@harborwatch9147]

Fantastic video. Can't wait to see the full documentary down the road! This still gives me chills.

[@allen_p]

Absolutely wonderful

[@alexandarvoncarsteinzarovi3723]

Last of the dreadnoughts, grand nephew of the HMS Dreadnought,

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

superdreadnought

[@kledderman]

Awesome!

[@5thGenNativeTexan]

Just awesome!

[@airplanes42]

Thanks for the upload. I will request again some current updates regarding the work that has been done in the last 5 weeks.

[@BattleshipTexas]

Updates are coming please be patient.

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

Hello, keep an eye on KZbin. They are released often.

[@jhdiscgolfer]

Stunning footage. I watched live nearly the whole time. I'm still waiting for some cool pictures of the Texas passing behind the USS Cavalla and USS Stewart at Seawolf park

[@philholland3218]

Absolutely freaking awesome!!!!

[@rogerb3654]

This is so COOL! 😎

[@William-a-smith345]

Should of had a smoke machine set up in the funnel to give the illusion she was underway. Great video👍

[@benniebarrow348]

She is awe inspiring……..great video!

[@TravisCyprien]

Extremely good footage!!!

[@BattleshipTexas]

They did great!

[@SEllis05]

Great Video!

[@israelanderson23]

New here ❤🎉🎉

[@mattharvey8712]

Bravo.......to the people that served......hats off.......cheers.........record ur story's...........is that a Iowa class.......cheers

[@gordonleemusicjr2056]

Bring her back

[@eMercody]

3:20 is a great shot.

[@JeffBilkins]

4:45 is a great shot with the bulk just iceberging into the frame horizontally. you could really cut a whole bunch of great youtube shorts and tiktoks from this video.

[@mikey92362]

I just realized that the Battleship Texas has the exact same propulsion system as Russia's most modern, state of the art Aircraft Carrier. Impressive!

[@jakerazmataz852]

Wow, I'm old, and have been on Battleships, subs, etc. I never knew the main gun config. was like that.

[@BarrengerFynar]

Nice to see the old girl in motion.

[@CSXGirl822]

If it's this impressive seeing her moved by tugs, I can only imagine what she was like under her own power. As someone that's only discovered/been introduced to Mighty T in the past few months, could someone point me in the direction of the full audio of the speech being made in the video introduction? I'd love to hear it!

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

President Harry S. Truman in 1947.

[@tomscotttheolderone364]

... and that's why I didn't bother to shoot more than casual shots! Pretty spectacular!

[@stischer47]

What it must have been like to be on the Texas as she was being towed. Wow!

[@stevebrooks4th]

Glad the ship is being restored. I hope those unsightly doors on the starboard side of the hull will be plated over.

[@BattleshipTexas]

They're not doors, but the attachment points for the ship's mooring system. They will be reused at the ship's new home port.

[@stevebrooks4th]

@@BattleshipTexas Understandable, given cost constraints. I'm sure if more funds were available it would be possible to restore her to her original condition. Thanks for doing all that you do!

[@TexasDronePilot]

Nice Video

[@TheDexterFishbourne]

Now we need to get the US Navy to bring SSN-775 down as an escort when it comes out of Dry Dock to its next mooring location.

[@jonathoncopeland7492]

Can't imagine the fear of enemies seeing uss Texas 10 14inch guns going board side bearing down on a enemy ship and how scared they was of her power at that age of time. Just wish she could sail under her own power.

[@GetDougDimmadomed]

3:54 This is the closest we'll ever be to seeing through our grandparents' eyes. This is an incredible sight, it feels like the Texas is still at war. Or at least that she's raring and ready to go.

[@Tomnewcomb93]

What is that large top structure used for on the hightest point of the ship? Would love to see a video on it

[@BattleshipTexas]

The top (Main Battery Control) and bottom (Secondary Battery Control) levels housed gun directors for the 14" and 5" guns with the middle level serving as a lookout space (Forward Battle Lookout). We posted pictures of the areas after the lead paint was removed in our Facebook group. facebook.com/groups/450347275643485