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The historic Battleship Texas is set to berth at Galveston's Pier 15 after a new lease agreement, reopening in 2026.
The deal to permanently moor the historic battleship, the former USS Texas (BB-35), at the Port of Galveston was finalized ...
The historic Battleship Texas now has an official home in Galveston after a lease agreement was signed today for Pier 15, ...
The agreement requires the Foundation to develop a severe weather mooring plan for the ship's new berth, enabling it to ...
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The USS Texas Finally Has a Permanent Home

The last surviving battleship to have served in both World Wars has secured a new permanent home at Galveston’s Pier 15, following extensive restoration and amid local controversy.
Guests sailing from Galveston may be docked within feet of one of the US Navy's most historic battleships, USS Texas.
Galveston got a step closer to achieving what many see as a big win Tuesday when the Wharves Board of Trustees approved an ...
The Battleship Texas Foundation and the Port of Galveston have reached a critical, though unglamorous, stage in securing the ...
LA PORTE, Texas (KTRK) -- This weekend is your last chance to see the Battleship Texas before it leaves the San Jacinto Battleground for repairs and moves on to a new location. If you go, prepare ...
Battleship Texas is expected to reopen to the public in the first quarter of 2022, according to the release. Once open, the foundation will operate the ship with constant preservation and ...
"The battleship Texas, at this time, was considered the finest ship in the Navy," Bramlett said. "You're looking again at a piece of history that was at just about every major battle of WWII.
LA PORTE, Texas — Battleship Texas has a storied history as the last surviving battleship to serve in both World Wars, a source of pride for those who love it most. "Battleship Texas is one of ...