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Historic Battleship Texas refloats in Galveston following 18-month repair

The famous dreadnought Battleship Texas
The famous dreadnought Battleship Texas
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The historic Battleship Texas, which served in both WWI and WWII, has returned to the waters and is floating in Galveston following an extensive 18-month dry dock repair.

Per Click2Houston, for the past year-and a half, the 122-year-old ship has undergone extensive repairs, including the replacement of over 700 tons of steel, a complete painting the hull, and numerous quality control checks.


Over the next 18-24 months, further repair efforts will be focused on deck replacement, superstructure, and interiors.

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