The deal to permanently moor the historic battleship, the former USS Texas (BB-35), at the Port of Galveston was finalized ...

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.

Restoration on the USS Texas began a year ago, with most of the repairs funded by a $35 million federal grant. The hope is to see the warship afloat as a museum in 2025.

Guests sailing from Galveston may be docked within feet of one of the US Navy's most historic battleships, USS Texas.

What You Need to Know: The USS Texas (BB-35), a storied battleship that served in both World Wars, faces an uncertain future. Despite a recent $60 million overhaul, it has no permanent home.

As a result, the Battleship USS Texas, designated BB-35, was built as the second vessel named for the state by the US Navy.

The deal to permanently moor the historic battleship, the former USS Texas (BB-35), at the Port of Galveston was finalized ...

LA PORTE, Texas (Aug. 21, 2010) The museum battleship USS Texas is being restored to her 1945 condition. The former USS Texas (BB 35) was commissioned March 12, 1914 and decommissioned April 21, 1948.

-The USS Texas (BB-35) is in Galveston for a $75 million overhaul that includes replacing over 700 tons of steel and restoring its 40-ton foretop.

Nearly 75 years to the day after playing a major role in America’s victory over Nazi Germany during the D-Day invasion, the Battleship Texas (BB-35) once again faces a difficult battle. After ...

Among the many renowned battleships built at Newport News, the legendary dreadnought USS Texas (BB-35) may be the most famous.Commissioned a century ago today, the 27,000-ton “Old T” and its ...

LA PORTE, Texas (Aug. 21, 2010) The museum battleship USS Texas is being restored to her 1945 condition. The former USS Texas (BB 35) was commissioned March 12, 1914 and decommissioned April 21, 1948.