I love the USS Texas, even though I’ve never seen her with my own eyes. Her service and the men who served onboard her make a great case for this repair. There are few if any dreadnaught’s other than this beautiful ship. Thank you for all of your efforts.
The amount of skill, precision, synchronization and hard-dangerous work that goes on in a shipyard is breathtaking. Thank you (all of you) for saving this phenomenal behemoth.
My most fond childhood memories are of our school trips to the Battleship Texas. We went there from our Deer Park elementary school (W.A Carpenter) every year. Thank you for this update.
I'll never get over how tiny the rudder appears in proportion to the rest of the ship. Compare the height and square footage of Texas's single rudder to the Iowa class's double rudders.
I love the fact that so much work is being put into the Texas to keep her around, but it's an absolute American tragedy and disgrace that she was ever allowed to get into such a state of disrepair to begin with. She's the last of her kind here so for this to be allowed to happen in the first place is unforgivable. I don't blame her caretakers since they can only do what they can with the money that they have. I blame the state of Texas and the federal government for allowing this to happen to such a proud piece of our history and a legacy left behind by all of the brave American sailors who served on her. Sadly even when she leaves the dockyard now there will be areas on board that are so badly deteriorated that i'm sure those areas would be considered off limits to the general public because of the rust deterioration. This ship should be treated as a national treasure and put back to as close to her original state as possible. With the amount of money that the US sends overseas every year to help other countries this would be a tiny investment to restore her properly.
They already addressed that topic on the ship's channel. Because it would involve a lot of money and work to free it (since it is rusted in place), it is not worth the effort.
She's a grand lady and a large piece of 20th century American history. The costs to maintain such a massive machine (not unlike restored/maintained US steam locomotives) are not insignificant. A sincere "salute" to all the people in Texas who have loyally and diligently worked and fought to preserve her for future generations.
I'm in England and we have HMS Belfast moored in the Thames as a floating museum which to us is really impressive, but this is on another level. I hope I get to see the Texas some day.
Back in the early 70's, we kids sunk thousands of tons of Channel shipping with the 3-inch deck guns that were fully traversable!!! We lined em up and peppered their waterlines as they tried to sneak by
Footage is amazing, and I can only be jealous and envious of your school flying the drone. But the music… Way too intense and much too loud! Thankfully the volume button works wonders .
the screws were removed long ago. I think they know where one is, and no idea about the other, but I have heard it was in storage or on display somewhere.
Well, at least the jackup has left the yard, hopefully to go back to work, and may the future bode well for the two semi-submersibles moored alongside the Texas.
What a beautiful piece of American history and world naval history. She is the only remaining dreadnought and we are blessed to have her here in Texas. Many fond memories of my childhood on that ship. I’m looking forward to visiting her again. Great video. I’m enjoying the updates.
Taking the rudder off, for a static display would be great, and reduce possible leak areas in the future, but it would no doubt add another million or so on the bill, best spent elsewhere.
I just like looking at all the little things, the id plates on equipment, electric motors, all made in the U.S.A. and it reminds me of a time when the mojority of stuff was made in the U.S.A.
So majestic. History, the stories, the men who on this ship. The history. I remeber taking the tour in 1995 you coundnt go to the engine room do to the were pumping out water.
I'd love to see her making her own bow wave. I know, however, it won't happen. Why does the USN not want her mobile, under her own steam? I've wondered that since 69, while standing on her deck. I haven't forgotten the astronomical amount of money necessary. Yipes!
There is only one heritage vessel in the navy. Once a ship is obsolete it's scrap. The navy has scrapped thousands of vessels. Like it or not that is the fate of every vessel even museum ships.
If I had to guess on mobility, the ship’s boilers are probably not in good enough shape to handle the pressure required for propulsion. There is a lot that goes into making a steam propulsion plant work properly.
@@pdmacguire Maybe try to borrow people who put the Iowas back together. Yep, I know it's a 30 year gap between them, some things should be the same. Oh, pie in the sky dreams. I'll always remember what standing on her deck felt like. I dearly adore her.
@@orlandofuentes825 All they have to do is cut the steering gear loose, place it amidships, and weld. Not sure what the yard would charge for that tho.
Hello, prop shafts were sawed off at the prop. Rudder requires a complete rebuild. There's barely enough money collected to do the repairs to keep her afloat for the next twenty years. I think the u.S. Navy has a policy against her being refitted for active sea usage. I haven't mentioned any engine repairs and maintenance. Anyways, I used to work for a fellow who had a favorite comment: " All it takes is money. "
@@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710 Yeah. THat'd be a LOT of money to raise steam. Virtually new engines given the flooding problems they had. Just not feasible unfortunately.
When I see her in the sad shape she was in, it angers me that they let this happen. Parks and Rec let it go down citing no funds. A little TLC each day, just a little, adds up to proper maintenance. The higher-ups pocketed the money, sadly, and turned it over to their own special interests instead of doing their job. The entire department should have been fired and more motivated people who are interested in the proper upkeep of the ship should have been hired.
I hope these repairs are successful and Texas stays with us for another 100 years!
She will no doubt long be around long after we are gone
I love the USS Texas, even though I’ve never seen her with my own eyes. Her service and the men who served onboard her make a great case for this repair. There are few if any dreadnaught’s other than this beautiful ship. Thank you for all of your efforts.
Yeah there aren't any others, the other 7 remaining battleships are all much more modern fast battleships
The amount of skill, precision, synchronization and hard-dangerous work that goes on in a shipyard is breathtaking. Thank you (all of you) for saving this phenomenal behemoth.
Impressive overview video. Appreciate the time and effort that went into this update.
“Come On Texas!” ❤
you should tell the People the tory of the Cheer.
My most fond childhood memories are of our school trips to the Battleship Texas. We went there from our Deer Park elementary school (W.A Carpenter) every year. Thank you for this update.
I'll never get over how tiny the rudder appears in proportion to the rest of the ship. Compare the height and square footage of Texas's single rudder to the Iowa class's double rudders.
Also a slower and much smaller boat… think is still fairly comparable to my carrier in proportion and she could really swing when necessary….
Wonderful!!!!🎉🎉She is getting closer to being done.😄
This ship and the Alabama are to me two of the most beautiful old war wagons.
So cool! I'm so happy money was raised for the drydock work.
This is more than amazing, Folks..Great video and thanks for the updates.
Are they redoing the deck too ? 🤔
Shipyards are expensive.
They should do the decks and such when she's in her new home, like New Jersey did.
This history must be preserved,don from western australia
I love the fact that so much work is being put into the Texas to keep her around, but it's an absolute American tragedy and disgrace that she was ever allowed to get into such a state of disrepair to begin with. She's the last of her kind here so for this to be allowed to happen in the first place is unforgivable. I don't blame her caretakers since they can only do what they can with the money that they have. I blame the state of Texas and the federal government for allowing this to happen to such a proud piece of our history and a legacy left behind by all of the brave American sailors who served on her. Sadly even when she leaves the dockyard now there will be areas on board that are so badly deteriorated that i'm sure those areas would be considered off limits to the general public because of the rust deterioration. This ship should be treated as a national treasure and put back to as close to her original state as possible. With the amount of money that the US sends overseas every year to help other countries this would be a tiny investment to restore her properly.
This is how far the repairs have to go when the Texas legislature designates zero dollars for ship maintenance.
Looks like all. The torpedo blisters are nearly complete
Shouldn’t be too much longer now and then the paint will be going on 👍👍
I still think they should try to free up her rudder while she's in there. It's the perfect place to do it correctly.
They already addressed that topic on the ship's channel. Because it would involve a lot of money and work to free it (since it is rusted in place), it is not worth the effort.
Just WOW! Thanks so much.
Glad you liked it!
Soon she will be able to go back in to battle,as long as thats only with time and the elements.
She's a grand lady and a large piece of 20th century American history. The costs to maintain such a massive machine (not unlike restored/maintained US steam locomotives) are not insignificant. A sincere "salute" to all the people in Texas who have loyally and diligently worked and fought to preserve her for future generations.
She will long out live us!
I'm in England and we have HMS Belfast moored in the Thames as a floating museum which to us is really impressive, but this is on another level. I hope I get to see the Texas some day.
Nice the hull is almost done being reskined!
Back in the early 70's, we kids sunk thousands of tons of Channel shipping with the 3-inch deck guns that were fully traversable!!! We lined em up and peppered their waterlines as they tried to sneak by
That was very cool. Perfect music!!!! Like # 918.
Footage is amazing, and I can only be jealous and envious of your school flying the drone.
But the music… Way too intense and much too loud! Thankfully the volume button works wonders .
I just noticed she's got 5 big gun turrets. Usually 3 or 4.
It was common with older dreadnaughts. Some even had 6. But New York and Texas were the last American battleships with that configuration.
She is starting to look ship shape!
Shes looking better and better i wish she could be at Normandy one last time😢 keep floating
Hello, I noticed in the stern there appears to be fittings and hardware to be a tow vehicle.
the screws were removed long ago. I think they know where one is, and no idea about the other, but I have heard it was in storage or on display somewhere.
Do they have any idea where she is going to be berthed when the work is completed?
The old girl is looking a decade or two younger
She's looking pretty good for such an old lady, and getting better by the day.
Best video yet from Third Coast Drone! I like it!!!
Wow, thanks!
They just put a cover over the superstructure today. Can you try and get footage of that?
So no new deck ?????
My dad’s first ship in the navy. Late 1930’s. Annapolis cruise to France, La Havre. Heard many stories about the Texas.
repaired in Ukraine 🇺🇦 tested..together with Uss Iowa...
Well, at least the jackup has left the yard, hopefully to go back to work, and may the future bode well for the two semi-submersibles moored alongside the Texas.
What a beautiful piece of American history and world naval history. She is the only remaining dreadnought and we are blessed to have her here in Texas. Many fond memories of my childhood on that ship. I’m looking forward to visiting her again. Great video. I’m enjoying the updates.
Can you imagine her with all her 4", 50 cal, bofors or whatever with her prime fighting armaments.
This ship is living history! The last of the super dreadnought class of battleships!
Taking the rudder off, for a static display would be great, and reduce possible leak areas in the future, but it would no doubt add another million or so on the bill, best spent elsewhere.
do they intend to fabricate a new catapult and place a kingfisher float plane on it so it looks more like it did during the war?
What she needed was action. And Texans donated.
I knew a man who was on it at the Normandy invasion
Glad that it is getting restored ❤️
Does anyone know her original launch date ? I think it must be pre WW11 . Try to get back to me , thanks .
1912
Those blisters look goofy. I wish it didn't have those. Won't matter too much when it is in the water, though.
They are needed to add bouncy
😂, Second...
1st. Bring it on.
Way cool !
Lookin good.
I just like looking at all the little things, the id plates on equipment, electric motors, all made in the U.S.A. and it reminds me of a time when the mojority of stuff was made in the U.S.A.
So majestic. History, the stories, the men who on this ship. The history. I remeber taking the tour in 1995 you coundnt go to the engine room do to the were pumping out water.
Will they completely paint her
That’ll be the last step
She Deserves a Second Life.
Prob second of many
Old girl is looking good . Can’t wait to see her hull painted and see her go back into the water
I'd love to see her making her own bow wave. I know, however, it won't happen. Why does the USN not want her mobile, under her own steam? I've wondered that since 69, while standing on her deck. I haven't forgotten the astronomical amount of money necessary. Yipes!
There is only one heritage vessel in the navy. Once a ship is obsolete it's scrap. The navy has scrapped thousands of vessels. Like it or not that is the fate of every vessel even museum ships.
If I had to guess on mobility, the ship’s boilers are probably not in good enough shape to handle the pressure required for propulsion. There is a lot that goes into making a steam propulsion plant work properly.
Anyone who knows how to get everything going is too old to remember.
@@pdmacguire Maybe try to borrow people who put the Iowas back together. Yep, I know it's a 30 year gap between them, some things should be the same. Oh, pie in the sky dreams. I'll always remember what standing on her deck felt like. I dearly adore her.
such a beautiful ship.
They need to straighten the rudder, I'm sure it was not the last helm command given.
Lol
The steering mechanism is rusted out and too much of a risk to repair
@@orlandofuentes825 All they have to do is cut the steering gear loose, place it amidships, and weld. Not sure what the yard would charge for that tho.
"All they have to do." 🤣
That misaligned rudder bothers me.
Hope they straighten the rudder
Will the rudder ever be set straight??
NO.
They should tow this boat into the Gulf of Mexico once in awhile to shoot the main guns.
I agree
PUT THE PROPS BACK ON HER, GET HER RUNNING AND FIX THE RUDDER. IM TIRED OF EXCUSES. MAKE HER WHOLE AGAIN.
Ok. You pay for new rudder n screws
Stop using all Caps dumbass
Hello, prop shafts were sawed off at the prop. Rudder requires a complete rebuild. There's barely enough money collected to do the repairs to keep her afloat for the next twenty years. I think the u.S. Navy has a policy against her being refitted for active sea usage. I haven't mentioned any engine repairs and maintenance. Anyways, I used to work for a fellow who had a favorite comment: " All it takes is money. "
@@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710 Yeah. THat'd be a LOT of money to raise steam. Virtually new engines given the flooding problems they had. Just not feasible unfortunately.
it's a shame they took them off. yeah it would cost alot but texas would look ten times better.
When I see her in the sad shape she was in, it angers me that they let this happen. Parks and Rec let it go down citing no funds. A little TLC each day, just a little, adds up to proper maintenance. The higher-ups pocketed the money, sadly, and turned it over to their own special interests instead of doing their job. The entire department should have been fired and more motivated people who are interested in the proper upkeep of the ship should have been hired.