The Battleship Texas, the last remaining battleship that served in both World Wars, is headed to Galveston today for repairs.
I remember my Mom talking about how all the kids in school pitched in their nickels & dimes to donate to saving this ship.
3 a.m.: Work starts at San Jacinto
6 to 7:30 a.m.: Battleship Texas gets underway and enters the Houston Ship Channel.
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Battleship Texas will cross under the Fred Hartman Bridge and enter the bay.
2 to 3 p.m.: Battleship Texas will pass near the Texas City Dike.
3 to 4 p.m.: Battleship Texas will enter the Galveston Ship Channel.
4 to 5 p.m.: Battleship Texas will arrive at Gulf Copper Galveston.
Late August 31 to September 1: Battleship Texas will be maneuvered onto the dry dock and lifted out of the water.
When will Battleship Texas be moved?
Tugboats are planning to pull the ship from the San Jacinto battleground site in La Porte before dawn Wednesday. It’s set to arrive at Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corporation’s shipyard in Galveston by mid-afternoon the same day.
A crew spent Monday making last-minute preps to move the ship, including loading generators to make the move as smooth and safe as possible.
During the move Wednesday, water traffic will be restricted in the Houston Ship Channel.
