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Battleship Texas Dry Berth Plans On Hold

Jim Bell — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:05:21 +0000

Because of the ever increasing costs of repairing the old dreadnought, plans to build a dry berth around the ancient Battleship Texas have been moved to the back burner - for now. The old ship's future -- if it even has one -- is now in serious doubt.

The ship's managers are spending all the money they're getting from the state just to fix all the leaks and keep her afloat in her mooring at the San Jacinto Battleground State Park.

B'Ship Texas Leaking — Is She Doomed?

Jim Bell — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:02:02 +0000

The historic 100 year old Battleship Texas at San Jacinto State Park is fighting a new enemy, and she may not win this battle. She's so rusty her hull is leaking. Worse, fixing this latest leak is like trying to save a dying man with a band-aid. It's sad to contemplate, but this most historic of all 20th century battleships appears to be doomed.

It's San Jacinto Day – Anniversary Of The Battle That Won Texas Independence

Jim Bell — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:56:26 +0000

Today — April 21st – is the 175th anniversary of the historic battle that won Texas independence from Mexico. Several thousand people celebrated that day last weekend at the San Jacinto Battleground State Park outside Houston.