Tow to Dry Dock 2022 - Battleship Texas

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  • @davewarrender2056
    @davewarrender2056 2 роки тому +151

    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
      @NYMetsNo1 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/RJK0jhymE5A/v-deo.html

    • @thecommenter9678
      @thecommenter9678 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @donkoltz1
      @donkoltz1 Рік тому

      Well said, my guy.

    • @johnmagill7714
      @johnmagill7714 Рік тому

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

    • @juliancrooks3031
      @juliancrooks3031 Рік тому

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

  • @susanbelida6981
    @susanbelida6981 Рік тому +2

    ❤ 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!!

  • @henrymuenich6296
    @henrymuenich6296 Рік тому +17

    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
      @mariocisneros911 Рік тому

      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
      @clutchpedalreturnsprg7710 Рік тому +3

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

  • @NovusDawn1
    @NovusDawn1 2 роки тому +67

    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
      @clutchpedalreturnsprg7710 Рік тому

      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. UA-cam video" Kempton Park Big Triple Steam Engine Starting

  • @ronschultz2546
    @ronschultz2546 2 роки тому +83

    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
      @clutchpedalreturnsprg7710 Рік тому +1

      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. UA-cam video" Kempton Park Big Triple Steam Engine Starting

    • @cullenosbourn3304
      @cullenosbourn3304 11 місяців тому

      Triple Expansion Engine

    • @r.martin4752
      @r.martin4752 2 місяці тому

      OMG! When she sailed under the bridge I broke out in tears I'd been holding since they first tugged her from her from the dock. Her "sailing" again so awesome. She's so beautiful, and everyone of you men working to protect her, bring her back, and keep her safe are to be applauded for the heros you are. God bless you all. ❤❤

  • @Trikster1of4
    @Trikster1of4 Рік тому +2

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

  • @cullenosbourn3304
    @cullenosbourn3304 11 місяців тому +2

    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.❤

  • @larrybomber83
    @larrybomber83 2 роки тому +34

    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.

  • @shawncosmos5431
    @shawncosmos5431 Рік тому +12

    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!

  • @nyrmetros
    @nyrmetros 2 роки тому +36

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

    • @davidty2006
      @davidty2006 2 роки тому +4

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

  • @VKiera
    @VKiera 2 роки тому +13

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

  • @alephalon7849
    @alephalon7849 2 роки тому +11

    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.

  • @gregdunn6040
    @gregdunn6040 Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @johnhernandez7666
    @johnhernandez7666 5 місяців тому +1

    I visited the Battleship Texas about 20 years ago and it’s amazing to see her again

  • @tjohnson9051
    @tjohnson9051 2 роки тому +7

    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.

  • @mikewalker4330
    @mikewalker4330 2 роки тому +12

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

  • @TXGRunner
    @TXGRunner 2 роки тому +20

    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.

  • @JeffBilkins
    @JeffBilkins 2 роки тому +17

    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.

  • @tegnando2697
    @tegnando2697 2 роки тому +9

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

  • @johnslaughter5475
    @johnslaughter5475 2 роки тому +5

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

  • @davidmccann9811
    @davidmccann9811 Рік тому +6

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

  • @RoadOdyssey
    @RoadOdyssey 2 роки тому +9

    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!

  • @marilynbash8718
    @marilynbash8718 Рік тому

    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.

  • @solongandthanksforallthefish
    @solongandthanksforallthefish Рік тому +1

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

  • @mikethompson2650
    @mikethompson2650 2 роки тому +6

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

  • @Jason-Rose
    @Jason-Rose 2 роки тому +8

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

  • @paulspickernell6875
    @paulspickernell6875 2 роки тому +6

    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.

  • @davelewandoski4292
    @davelewandoski4292 2 роки тому +4

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

  • @texascclp1445
    @texascclp1445 2 роки тому +5

    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.

  • @maximeguerinel3470
    @maximeguerinel3470 2 роки тому +4

    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

  • @sabba_dabba8649
    @sabba_dabba8649 2 роки тому +1

    watching this brought tears to my eyes

  • @asn413
    @asn413 2 роки тому +6

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

    • @asn413
      @asn413 2 роки тому +5

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

    • @clutchpedalreturnsprg7710
      @clutchpedalreturnsprg7710 Рік тому

      @@asn413 d:)

  • @Normandy1944
    @Normandy1944 2 роки тому +6

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

  • @S_M_360
    @S_M_360 Рік тому +1

    Absolute UNIT!

  • @DaS-ys8us
    @DaS-ys8us 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @crzdori
    @crzdori 2 роки тому +1

    Battleship Texas underway. Shift colors!!!

  • @hond654
    @hond654 Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @StevenBell-gc3jn
    @StevenBell-gc3jn Рік тому

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

  • @63connie78
    @63connie78 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @ZGryphon
    @ZGryphon 2 роки тому +8

    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
      @clutchpedalreturnsprg7710 Рік тому +1

      Maybe, " The Best Day Ever ".

    • @ZGryphon
      @ZGryphon Рік тому +1

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

  • @toooldtoreallycare
    @toooldtoreallycare 2 роки тому +4

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

  • @bluerebel01
    @bluerebel01 2 роки тому +7

    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.

  • @anonymusum
    @anonymusum 2 роки тому +5

    Just breathtaking pictures. Fantastic.

  • @Theresistance64
    @Theresistance64 Рік тому

    That video actually brought tears to my eyes.

  • @colvinator1611
    @colvinator1611 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @WilliamCooper-l6f
    @WilliamCooper-l6f Рік тому

    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.

  • @JonathanLucas-zw7ec
    @JonathanLucas-zw7ec 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @stumpythedwarf8712
    @stumpythedwarf8712 2 роки тому +2

    I wish I could give this more than one like.

  • @gringottfenn316
    @gringottfenn316 2 роки тому +7

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

    • @GetDougDimmadomed
      @GetDougDimmadomed 2 роки тому +3

      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.

  • @Two4Brew
    @Two4Brew 2 роки тому +5

    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.

  • @sc1338
    @sc1338 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @brucefye3778
    @brucefye3778 2 роки тому +5

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

  • @thereissomecoolstuff
    @thereissomecoolstuff 2 роки тому +3

    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.

  • @stanleydomalewski8497
    @stanleydomalewski8497 Рік тому

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

  • @SamhainBe
    @SamhainBe Рік тому

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

  • @andrewreynolds4949
    @andrewreynolds4949 2 роки тому +1

    Majestic. Like an ancient monarch rising again

  • @paulhudson8321
    @paulhudson8321 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @John_Doe657
    @John_Doe657 2 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @harborwatch9147
    @harborwatch9147 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @allen_p
    @allen_p 2 роки тому +3

    Absolutely wonderful

  • @Welder-y5x
    @Welder-y5x 2 роки тому +2

    IMPRESSIVE.

  • @ajidamarjati
    @ajidamarjati 2 роки тому +3

    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.

  • @ExCenterProductions
    @ExCenterProductions Рік тому

    Awesome shots and music!

  • @ashleighelizabeth5916
    @ashleighelizabeth5916 2 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @rogerb3654
    @rogerb3654 2 роки тому +7

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

  • @jhdiscgolfer
    @jhdiscgolfer 2 роки тому +1

    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

  • @airplanes42
    @airplanes42 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @benniebarrow348
    @benniebarrow348 2 роки тому +2

    She is awe inspiring……..great video!

  • @philholland3218
    @philholland3218 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely freaking awesome!!!!

  • @bobbrown5529
    @bobbrown5529 Рік тому

    Magnificent .

  • @JeffBilkins
    @JeffBilkins 2 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @mattharvey8712
    @mattharvey8712 Рік тому

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

  • @ricardokowalski1579
    @ricardokowalski1579 2 роки тому +1

    Respect 🎩

  • @5thGenNativeTexan
    @5thGenNativeTexan 2 роки тому +1

    Just awesome!

  • @TravisCyprien
    @TravisCyprien 2 роки тому +3

    Extremely good footage!!!

  • @trevortrabeaux4
    @trevortrabeaux4 Рік тому

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

  • @benniebarrow348
    @benniebarrow348 2 роки тому +4

    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
      @jeromebarry1741 2 роки тому +1

      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".

  • @rogerb3654
    @rogerb3654 2 роки тому +3

    This is so COOL! 😎

  • @eMercody
    @eMercody 2 роки тому +3

    3:20 is a great shot.

  • @SEllis05
    @SEllis05 2 роки тому +1

    Great Video!

  • @stischer47
    @stischer47 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @cecilmiller6557
    @cecilmiller6557 Рік тому

    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.

  • @CSXGirl822
    @CSXGirl822 2 роки тому +3

    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!

  • @Ricardoteh345rd
    @Ricardoteh345rd 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @jakerazmataz852
    @jakerazmataz852 Рік тому

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

  • @kledderman
    @kledderman 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome!

  • @randallgschwind3799
    @randallgschwind3799 Рік тому

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

  • @tomscotttheolderone364
    @tomscotttheolderone364 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @alexandarvoncarsteinzarovi3723
    @alexandarvoncarsteinzarovi3723 2 роки тому +6

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

  • @israelanderson23
    @israelanderson23 2 роки тому +1

    New here ❤🎉🎉

  • @joeykirkpatrick224
    @joeykirkpatrick224 Рік тому

    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.

  • @stevebrooks4th
    @stevebrooks4th 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @BattleshipTexas
      @BattleshipTexas  2 роки тому +1

      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
      @stevebrooks4th 2 роки тому

      @@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!

  • @randallgschwind3799
    @randallgschwind3799 Рік тому

    Launched the Year New Mexico became a State !!!

  • @TexasDronePilot
    @TexasDronePilot 2 роки тому +1

    Nice Video

  • @GetDougDimmadomed
    @GetDougDimmadomed 2 роки тому +3

    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.

  • @douglaswhite6702
    @douglaswhite6702 2 роки тому +1

    When will we see drydock footage ???? Would be nice to see the inside work and closer look at the outside work being done. Like they did with USS Cod we saw work progress..

    • @BattleshipTexas
      @BattleshipTexas  2 роки тому +1

      Foam removal is done from inside the tanks and there's no way to record that. Some cutting has been done to the forward part of one blister but it's not enough to make a video out of quite yet.
      Please be patient. We will have more on the repairs throughout this entire process. If you would like to read updates and view pictures please check out our Facebook or Instagram.
      Thanks.

    • @clutchpedalreturnsprg7710
      @clutchpedalreturnsprg7710 Рік тому

      Hello, keep an eye on UA-cam. They are released often. Sign up for one of the drydock tours. Adds money to the repair coffer.

  • @aikidragonpiper71
    @aikidragonpiper71 2 роки тому +2

    Looks like the Arizona. I guess it’s the same class of Battleship.

    • @lessronishere7540
      @lessronishere7540 Рік тому +1

      The Arizona was a Pennsylvania Class Battleship .Arizona and Pennsylvania were built after the Texas,who is a New-York class Battleship

    • @aikidragonpiper71
      @aikidragonpiper71 Рік тому +1

      @@lessronishere7540
      Ok ,I just thought it looked like a very similar design.

    • @clutchpedalreturnsprg7710
      @clutchpedalreturnsprg7710 Рік тому +1

      Hello, She starred as the U.S.S. Arizona in the movie " Pearl Harbor ".

  • @mikey92362
    @mikey92362 Рік тому

    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!

  • @BarrengerFynar
    @BarrengerFynar Рік тому

    Nice to see the old girl in motion.

  • @timarm64
    @timarm64 Рік тому +1

    Wish i could have been there to see it myself.