USS Texas Batleship Battleship Texas Dramatic Transformation Painted

[@danwillis2671]

It does an old sailors heart a lot of good to know there are folks who have enough appreciation for history to want to preserve it in ships like Texas. One of the most decorated aircraft carriers was sold for scrap and that is a heart breaking tragedy for those of us who served aboard her. Cherish USS Texas for the diamond she is. The history in her decks was not cheap.

[@chrisloomis1489]

Yes. The new generations , must remember and know and understand , in gratitude and humility , thankfulness of the men who have passed once walking those decks. 🇺🇸

[@zachboyd4749]

Enterprise. How I wish I could’ve seen her outside of photos…

[@lawrencewiddis2447]

How much did you donate to save that carrier?

[@danwillis2671]

@@zachboyd4749 Constellation

[@danwillis2671]

@@lawrencewiddis2447 Since the Constellation was not privately owned, donations were not requested or optional. The Navy sold it her for scrap.

[@tynyyn5344]

I cannot say it enough, but "Thank you, thank you, thank you", for taking the time to film this transformation. I'm sure it takes a lot of your personal time to drive there and film, but you certainly have done us KZbin watchers a big favor. I appreciate your efforts.

[@beedalton9675]

Looking at her is what the Arizona would look like today bb 39

[@alexanderleach3365]

It's like seeing her when she's being upgraded in 1942-1943.

[@mikewiedeman4182]

F .

[@wookychewbacca5184]

The Residents of and the State of Texas should be proud of the transformation and repairs to THE LAST Battleship of her class left in existance and saving her from the scrappers. A lot of work left to do on the inside but at least now there is a much less threat of her sinking at her moorings as the oldest and first museum ship in the World. Good job done by the repair crews

[@warrior3738]

We are!! Believe me! Thank you!

[@texasblueboy1508]

❤love BB35

[@RuralTowner]

Not just that...but the LAST DREADNOUGHT...

[@jamesnicholls1054]

@@RuralTowner Mikasa She has been partially restored, and is now a museum ship located at Mikasa Park in Yokosuka. Mikasa is the last remaining example of a pre-dreadnought battleship anywhere in the world and also the last example of a British-built battleship still existing

[@RuralTowner]

Good to hear. Last of it's own type too then.@@jamesnicholls1054

[@fordprefect80]

What a beautiful old ship. If I'm ever in the USA I'll definitely pay the USS Texas a visit. From Newcastle Australia.

[@joaquinperez9146]

My state has taken a lot of keyboard flak from all of the armchair restoration volunteers around the world because of the previously deteriorated condition of this battleship. I'm so happy the USS Texas is now getting the funding and attention that it deserves. Thanks as always for your videos, keep 'em coming!

[@bobuk5722]

Hi, do you think that maybe, just maybe, some of that keyboard flak helped the funding in place?

[@k.t.1641]

@@bobuk5722 Nope. Proud Texans did it(and out of state volunteers). With or without the useless bantering. All they had to do was ask and they did......

[@nogoodnameleft]

The thing about that was they earmarked $25M to drydock her permanently back in the late 2000s but the problem was they needed to replace the frames holding the mammoth original engines from the 1910s. If those frames weren't repaired then the engines would have smashed through the bottom of the hull, wrecking and sinking TX permanently. That ended up chewing up the $25M so they had to wait another 10 years and suffer with flooding and pumps to remove the water before they received more $$$. They now have received $60M from the TX taxpayers since 2019 for drydock which is impressive. I don't think any other state or NGO that owns the other 7 battleships have paid that much for a repair job like that. Texas actually has a chance to survive another 100 years thanks to this drydock.

[@johnmurphy6366]

She has survived two World Wars,and years of neglect,yet she is still majestic.

[@josephrilling9922]

The finest of the super Dreadnaughts

[@rodneyadamson8270]

It’s amazing that this ship is over 100 years old now and looks back in fighting form !!!!!

[@jab100lochaber]

Careful!!! the USN may want her back...

[@peterkoch3777]

The aliens that invade Texas will be up for a surprise😂

[@ErukanuSenpai]

In dry dock she lies, the USS Texas bold, A warrior of the seas, a story to be told. Fresh paint adorns her mighty hull, A tribute to strength, a testament full. With a history deep, forged in battles past, She sailed through storms, her anchor steadfast. From the rough waves of the Atlantic's embrace, To the Pacific's vastness, she carved her grace. In the shipyard's cradle, she rests with pride, A guardian on land, where the tides can't hide. Her decks whisper tales of courage and might, As the paint glistens, reflecting the light. The Texas, a legend, weathered and strong, Her legacy stretches, an epic tale long. From World Wars to peacetime's gentle call, She stood tall, never to falter, never to fall. Oh, battleship proud, in the dry dock's care, Your silhouette echoes the ocean's air. A sentinel watching, with history to share, The Texas, resplendent, in the shipyard's lair. May the fresh paint glow, a beacon anew, A symbol of honor, in red, white, and blue. For the USS Texas, in dry dock she rests, A guardian of freedom, her legacy best. Let the waves of time roll on with grace, As the Texas awaits, in her resting place. For when duty calls, and the seas beckon wide, She'll sail once again, with the tide by her side.

[@gearheaddave9639]

[@leeblake3989]

Beautiful

[@guyseaman9267]

That is the best poem I've ever heard

[@donjuan6646]

She needs to be updated with 2024 weapontry .Why? Because she will be needed in the near future .

[@kraigthorne3549]

If the crew of the Texas were as good as the crew of the Nevada on D-Day Omaha Beach would have been a cake walk.

[@mammodelclub269]

Great to see an iconic ship being preserved for future generations. Looking forward to seeing the next phase of her preservation.

[@ToreDL87]

Half of current generation* There, helped you out a bit. And that's if lucky, sad to say a lick of paint and emergency structural repairs won't last nearly as long as a lot of people in these comments seem to think.

[@jackhuffman9313]

Well tore your right but the good news is her next dry dock will only be about 4 boats lengths away

[@jackhuffman9313]

Well tore your right but the good news is her next dry dock will only be about 4 boats lengths away

[@nogoodnameleft]

Cope. You are so butthurt that your favorite warship wasn't preserved so in order to make your worthless life feel better you talk trash about Texas, a legendary ship that will still be here long after you and your children will be gone from this earth 😊

[@brianaustin208]

She looks beautiful what a transformation can't wait to see her completely fitted out!

[@beedalton9675]

Looking at her is what the Arizona would look like today bb39

[@Sheepdog419]

My brother and I got to take one of the last drydock tours on Sunday before she underwent her Navy blue paint application on Monday! So privileged and honored to get to see her in all her glory!

[@nickmoutos8308]

As a young boy going to school in Houston, I remember the many field trips my classes took to the Battleship Texas very fondly. I was amazed by the ship and tried to imagine what it felt like to serve aboard such a ship during wartime. Fast forward to 1986 when I joined the US Navy and served aboard the USS Iowa (BB-61) near the end of the Cold War and then the USS Wisconsin (BB-64) during Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Being a Battleship Sailor is something I will forever cherish.

[@kenhull1245]

Thank you for sharing the journey of the USS Texas Battleship as it comes back to life. It is an amazing journey to watch the skilled craftsman breathing life back into her!

[@shawnwalen7262]

She is one beautiful ship and looks so amazing thank you to everyone who restored her back to her glory days

[@mr.h3022]

Thanks for keeping us updated! You’re doing a better job than anyone I’ve found at documenting the changes along the way.

[@ErichBowers-b3i]

I'm very happy to see the U.S. Texas has been saved and restored. 😁👍 Looks fantastic. . . . a Vet. from Waco. 🇺🇲

[@beedub0218]

My family got to see this in dry dock a few weeks ago when it was solid black. My goodness it looks so much better now. Excellent....

[@strizhi6717]

Wow!!! Really happy to see this :))) I gave tours and did firewatch for overnight scouts and other groups over the weekend back in the summer of 2006 between my semester break from college. It's to this day an unforgettable experience I wouldn't trade for the world and I can't wait to come back and visit her!! Thank you so much for the video- I'm sharing it with all my friends!

[@WilliamCooper-l6f]

I really like the music you chose today. A bad-ass ship deserves seriously intimidating music. Texas wasn't a showboat, it was a war machine. Hey, Don't Mess With Texas.

[@simonhjc]

Incredible. I have watched her history from being built to her service to her near demise. Its fantastic to see the effort put in to preserve such a ship. Of course i have family in Texas sonit makes it even more special

[@thebestofj.fraley]

I wasn't a Navy man, (Army), but I have a fascination with ships, especially battleships. Aye, she is a beautiful ship too. Texas should be proud to still have her. We in Arizona will always remember the battleships. ❤❤

[@pacificdragon1]

She looks Beautiful freshly painted. My hat off to the people at the Shipyard! Well Done!

[@JoeyRay-fz1qe]

What a beautiful ship with a magnificence history. Glad she is still with us and being fixed up for years hoping more decades to come!

[@alastairfleming7478]

Wow. She's really starting to look loved! Thanks so much for the updates. I travelled a long way to see her back in 2018. Best wishes from the UK.

[@fugu4163]

This old warrior looks beautiful.

[@Sigil_Firebrand]

She looks so much better than when I saw her in person a few years back, thank you for making these!

[@lucuix9901]

So good to see. Grew up going to this ship. Built models of it. Dreamed of a day were it was back to a glory I have never seen. This is the best the ship has ever looked in my lifetime

[@eligebrown8998]

Last time I saw a video they were just putting on the 3rd set of our hull on. She is looking great. Hats off to everybody involved in restoring this great piece of History.

[@christinabishop2533]

Man the Ol' Girl cleans up nice. Glad she finally got the TLC she so needed. Funnily enough, I didn't even realize she had the raised letters of her name until they got her into drydock.

[@firemedic5100]

The lady is starting to look great again. Thanks for taking the time to show those of us that can't get down there to see how well things are going.

[@robleary3353]

Love seeing important historical bits of kit or in this case a battle ship being restored and kept as a floating memorial to those who served!. Great job!. Nuff said. 🙂

[@Oilpony]

She looks beautiful. Makes a Texan damn proud to see this ship looking great again. God Bless Texas!

[@ShaneMcGrath.]

Amazing, The difference a coat of paint makes to everything. She looks glorious!

[@texasjoe3261]

Thank You For Sharing This Amazing Aerial Video ! I Truly Appreciate The Battleship Updates !!

[@gysgttedlovell1003]

She is absolutely beautiful. This important work is preserving history.

[@TrendingHeadlinesTV]

Wow! She is beautiful in all her glory! Thank you to all of you who have put so much time and resources into one of Americas greatest symbols of strength. Many more generations will be able to admire this marvel of machinery, thanks to the dedication of those that helped save the beautiful and mighty USS Texas (BB 35).

[@TomNimitz]

A have faint memories of visiting the Texas back in 1968 as a young child during my family's travels. Now 55 years later, it is on my bucket list to visit again.

[@ThirdCoastDrone]

I was 5 in 1980 when we visited and have photos sitting in as gun seat

[@stormm787]

With your last name, you better!!

[@billyhead1625]

Tears of joy, Heart pounding with pride to be a Texan and a sincere feeling of unbelievable happiness at her recovery! As a child in Baytown I made several trips to the old girl and even then there was a question of how long it would last………now I know!

[@stephenpelletier8947]

When she was commissioned in 1914 Texas was probably the mightiest battleship in the world at that time -- she was the first BB with 14" guns. So glad that she was preserved!

[@tonytrotta9322]

Wow looks great! What a Snappy paint job! We visited her in 1993 at San Jacinto, Texas. Thanks for sharing - Happy New Year 2024!

[@ThirdCoastDrone]

Happy new year!

[@DC9716]

Fantastic, she is a true Texas beauty. I can't wait until they open her up for tours again. Many thanks for all these informative videos.

[@texascclp1445]

Great progress - Thanks for keeping us updated and refreshed about the TEXAS's facelift. Awesome coverage and spectacular views.

[@stevemoore9951]

THANKS FOR THE VIDEO BRINGS BACK MANY MEMORIES OF MY HIGH SCHOOL DAYS IN DEER PARK TEXAS IN THE EARLY SIXTIES BEEN ABOARD MANY TIMES.🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@chaffsalvo]

Just beautiful. Taken a few cruises out of Galveston over the last 18 months and she looked rough as the repairs were underway. Job well done!

[@pafr6096]

She's looking great, thanks for the video.

[@ronmcc100]

Thanks for sharing this! This is just AWESOME! I agree with previous comments, that those of us with just a bit of salt in our blood, love to see these ol' gems being restored to their former glory.

[@1967davethewave]

My parents took me to see the Texas for the first time when I was about 6 years old (1973). I have taken my own wife and kids twice in the last 15 years. I can't wait to visit her again after he great restoration!!!

[@tonnywildweasel8138]

Absolutely fantastic that there are people these days that put in the effort and money to make this happen !! Thank you SO much 👍

[@nogoodnameleft]

Thank the Texas taxpayers the most. They paid $25M to fix the frames that hold the giant engines 10 years ago and they are paying $60M for the current drydock repairs.

[@tonnywildweasel8138]

@@nogoodnameleft : This old sailor thanks them all from his heart.

[@richs7362]

Great video! I noticed you refrain from flying over the ship & work areas. Very professional! I noticed this is not the case with other drone videos I've seen.

[@ThirdCoastDrone]

This is true, battleship Texas foundation and gulf copper have contacted me and asked me not to.

[@kevinthomas895]

​@@ThirdCoastDrone They should put you on the payroll. Your updates have been more consistent than the Battleship organization themselves.

[@ThirdCoastDrone]

@@kevinthomas895 I concure :). They actually don’t like me doing these videos

[@CaseyCollier]

@@ThirdCoastDrone I can't imagine why. Maybe it's because you're unintentionally making them look bad as a result, since you've been giving us more frequent updates than they have. In some ways, I can understand why they're having such trouble putting together updates for people (especially those who care about the restoration being done and have donated), since there's a lot of moving parts in drydocking a ship like Texas and it can be overwhelming. On the other hand, though, I think it's kind of silly that a third-party individual with a drone and some free time can put together more frequent updates than an organization with millions of dollars in donations. Surely, they could hire one person and get the same results that you have. It all seems a little too ridiculous, in my opinion.

[@andrewreynolds4949]

@@CaseyCollier In fairness, I'd rather have the money going into taking care of the ship than having a little extra PR

[@burroaks7]

my god that ship is beautiful

[@scooterc6412]

Absolutely stunning! I would love to work on a piece of history like that! Outstanding job, gentlemen!

[@Darren4352]

The old girl is looking good! I'm glad to see such an important piece of history being preserved.

[@bastarddoggy]

Your drone footage and piloting skills are excellent. Thanks for all of the updates.

[@ThirdCoastDrone]

Thank you!

[@daviddavies2072]

Great job , well done to all who have worked on this great ship, 👍

[@memonk11]

"Wow" is right!

[@davidreed3357]

Thank you to all the many skilled workers that put life back in this ol girl. She looks absolutely gorgeous. Thank you.

[@6actual911]

Beautiful, simply beautiful

[@vagabondroller]

I’ve been visiting this ship periodically since I was three years old in 1979. I can’t wait to see it again.

[@wavehaven1]

Nice work...!! Thanks for keeping this alive and well for everyone to take notice of our History beyond politics.

[@MEA-k7c]

👍 Excellent! Thanks for the video. My family and I took a tour of the Texas in about 1970 when I was a boy.It’s great to see the restoration that’s taking place to save her.

[@benniebarrow348]

Great !……can’t wait to see all the deck guns back in place too

[@ThirdCoastDrone]

And a fresh deck!!!

[@mikeinsugarland]

Wow !! Can't wait when the Texas is revealed to the public once again !! BTW, absolutely beautiful video with great music .. thumbs UP ..

[@Monte1970SS]

So awesome to see her getting the attention she needed so bad!!! Please don't let it get that bad ever again

[@jimwind7589]

YEA THE EARLY VIDEO SHE LOOKED LIKE A MESS. SHE IS COMING AROUND. GOONA LOOK LIKE A MODEL I USE TO MAKE AS A KID

[@demonknight7965]

It's all a matter of money. The repairs are all privately funded. Please be thankful for all the efforts that were done previously trying to keep her afloat. The price of just putting her in dry dock has got to be close to if not over a billion already. Not counting all the hazardous material clean up. Then you have the new steel that was brought in. And the specialty Marine Welding Contractors to hang it all. Im sure this project even with volunteer work is still nearing 1 billion if not far exceeding it.

[@solinvictus39]

@@demonknight7965 Privately funded because the government has better things to spend taxpayer money on, like billions to Israel and Ukraine.

[@nogoodnameleft]

This drydock is 100% funded by the Texas taxpayers. Texas is owned by the TX state govt. Without the TX govt owning her she would have been scrapped after only 20 years or so as a museum ship. Thank the TX taxpayers for this repair work.

[@comeandfindme.45]

It's going to be glorious to see her with all the guns freshly restored, everything painted and ready for the dance! I hope they adorn her with flags from stem to stern! I'll be there to see it.

[@Deputybull]

This is a wonderful thing. So much history here and one of the only if not the only ship to have survived two world wars and still be here today. Thanks for keeping us up to date on the restoration of this magnificent ship!!

[@bradmccartney187]

Looking Good Texas, A Proud Ship if I may say so. Keep adding the videos. Thank You Texas, Service Members : Past, Present and Future.

[@jimcat68]

Fantastic to see the progress. Thank you for sharing.

[@Springer_maniac]

We toured this ship 10 years ago and it was in a sorry state then, still very interesting however with excellent displays inside, artifacts on dreadnought ship life, it was tough for those guys, this is awesome she’s a beauty!👍

[@richardharrold4357]

That is a lot of work and she looks outstanding.

[@AJeepADroneAndAnOldMan]

Can’t wait to be able to get down there again

[@tompittmon9250]

Never seen her looking that good. Great video

[@PhreddCrintt]

Superb. Great flying and a great choice of supporting music. More please!

[@itsrogue2]

Love the progress they are making on the Battleship Texas. Thanks for all the videos.

[@donlarocque5157]

Looks like a road trip is in my future. Cant wait to see her berthed again.

[@johngarbutt3845]

WOW! is right. She will be beautiful when done. Thank you for the update.

[@tylerellis3373]

She looks beautiful!

[@alstewart9915]

Wow! The Texas is looking really good! Look forward to your updates! Thanks!

[@ivanskirchak4935]

She looks great!! The state of Texas should be very proud of their namesake.

[@davidbarnsley8486]

Wow for sure how amazing does she look

[@michaelbouker845]

She looks glorious, I can't wait to visit her again.

[@mikereinhardt4807]

What a beautiful ship! Texas should be proud!...

[@nedrow5915]

My family and I are so happy to see the care and pride these workers and those who chipped in the $ needed to restore the old lady. My Dad served on her in WWII up in the Comms. Shack. I know he was disappointed seeing her in her run down condition. He’d be proud as a peacock to see her now. God Bless all.

[@srsatlaf4730]

I toured this as a young teen. I'm glad to see it is getting some upkeep.

[@moplum]

Beautiful war time blue.

[@rickyriley9441]

She’s beautiful! Thank you!

[@louferrao2044]

This great lady needs to be taken care of. A great ship with incredible history.

[@andrewreynolds4949]

She's beautiful, looks so much better. Well done

[@neilwilliams5173]

Wow she looks great heading into 2024 what a fantastic job the people who are preserving her are doing keep up the good work happy new year!🎉

[@josephbrands6303]

Love that they are saving this valuable piece of history.

[@drlong08]

Was wondering if the below waterline was going to be red but I see the draft markings are already painted. Great to see an old Capital Ship coming back and she does 'clean up' nicely!

[@ThirdCoastDrone]

Indeed she does

[@dajuanvariste4751]

no red, they're trying to reduce spending as much as possible

[@dudeonyoutube]

Admiral Levine must be giddy with delight.

[@MrBugsier5]

Good to see here in a better state! Nice work! Respect!!

[@samharper4289]

Happy to see her progress! Looking good! 😊

[@garcher98]

My Dad, Roy Archer served on the USS TEXAS during WW2.

[@sergioislas7491]

Soy de Chile, un seguidor del avance desde es primer día en el dique del Texas , está quedando hermoso, un barco de mucha historia, espero que pueda verlo algún día .

[@ThirdCoastDrone]

Gracias

[@sergioislas7491]

Cuando puedas, envié más imágenes, gracias por compartir.

[@RetiredSailor60]

I visited many ports of Chile in 1993 while deployed on USS Whidbey Island LSD 41. Valparaiso, Coquimbo, Punta Arenas, Porta Mont and others.

[@patricksullivan9713]

So nice to see it looking good again!

[@MistaKingg]

I was fortunate enough to be able to visit the Texas, just before it left for repairs, I look forward to touring it again afterwards!

[@DRAGNET-pn5vf]

GOD BLESS AMERICA AND TEXAS!!🇺🇸❤️👍🏻

[@texas_triple8146]

Thank you! She's looking phenomenal