As a kid (1960s'), I lived in Galveston, Tx. in the summertime, due to my real father living there. My father was a world-class Tool & Die Maker. Richard Cobb. Dad had an Apartment near the American National building. The place we lived in is still there. The red building at the corner of Postoffice St. & 20th St., on the second floor, on the corner, overlooking, Postoffice & 20th. The spring that I came down just after my 17th birthday, he handed me my Tool & Die Journeymen's Card. And become another world-class Tool & Die, Maker. I love Galveston! I hated Illinois! Where I am still today, and still hating it here! After being married, I really tried hard to move back to Galveston in the early 80s'. I worked for VANSKIKE SECURITY, INC. and a gun shop called GUNSMOKE. But it wasn't enough for my wife and I couldn't really blame her after coming from working for JOHN DEER HARVESTER. But I loved Harry and Nancy Vanskike, even though Harry was a first-class prick, who once took me out to a Wanch Barge, in the middle of the Gulf, and left me there for 10 &1/2 days and 11 nights. So I digress... I still count Texas as my true home. Because I love Galveston so much. At this point, my life is going through some major changes. My wife of over 45 years won't make another one, and I've been battling bladder cancer for 5 years. But her cancer is on a whole nother level. And lately, I may, or may not, have other issues. At 65, who knows. But if I remain in reasonably good shape after I lose my wife, I'd love to come down there to Galveston, my real home, and help work on the TEXAS. My real name is Michael G. Dawson (Cobb at birth). 209-203-6332
Thank you I learned something today, best of luck on the weekend ship opening. It will be exciting to see her get the much-needed attention next year that she needs.
Thank you to you and the team for working so hard to keep this old lady, a symbol of what our forebears did to preserve freedom going, I’m really excited to see the next steps in your renovation project to keep USS Texas going for future generations.
Visited Texas many times as a kid growing up in SE Texas. She kindled my love of history, especially the WWII pacific campaigns. I was in HS the last time she underwent restoration and we collected pennies to help pay for her upkeep. I'm so excited to see her in drydock in Galveston next year.
Greetings Battleship Texas. Thank you for these ship videos. Best wishes on your up coming drydock. Take lots of pics and video. Interesting to see what lurks below the waterline. Plus these ships had very photogenic hulls. Damn the torpedos....
Hoping to get enough heads up so I can get out there to watch her departure for drydocking . I have always wanted to check out the old girl but raising a family and other financial responsibilities came first. Retired now and am ready to do things without worrying about other things.
One day I'd like to visit Texas. I'm really fond of how she was built and even the backup systems that were used such as chain fall's for the turrets. Personal opinion but it would be really cool to hear the old gals whistle/horn. I can imagine it having a nice deep growl.
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Interesting Video. Now I have finally seen a paravane up close. Would love to visit your amazing ship one day :)
I would love to see the Texas stay Wet forever but without rebuilding her water line down I don’t know if this is possible. I’ve read completely dry storage is dangerous too because of the weight on the keel.
If they want to dry storage a big ship like USS Texas they would need one hell of a big structure build around the hull it to create evenly disrupted counter-pressure that the water now provides. And I don’t think putting it in Concrete like they did with japanese battleship Mikasa is a good idea. You wouldn’t be able to inspect the outer hull like you would i Be able to in temporary dry dock.
@@Typhyr not only would cement be a bad idea but the chemical makeup of cement is extremely degrading to steel so Texas would be destroyed from her keel up
How about doing a tour of the area at the top of the tripod mast? I presume that it was for fire control and plotting the fall of shells. Is there any equipment up there now? It looks like there are three levels on the control top. Are all used for the same purpose? .
To the crew of Battleship Texas here is a multi-choice question please tire to get it right. The question: A hostile destroyer enters the Houston ship channel what do you do? A. Report it to harbor patrol and coast guard assuming they have not been destroyed. B. Evacuate all tourists, Sound General Quarters and man all aft gun including turret 3 and 4. And sink the hostile destroyer. C. Do nothing about it.
D. Sound General Quarters, use tourists as gun crews for all mounts and turrets. neutralize the hostile destroyer. Notify the coast guard, secure from general quarters and pipe sweepers. (Tongue firmly in cheek)
@@BattleshipTexas good choice but gun crews actually guard's from the San Jacinto monument and the actual crew. P.S. you are now worthy to take care of the battleship in my eyes and could probably get her to sail under her own power with a little help from union pacifc's Ogden Utah steam crew. the people that brought 4014 back to life
Big question here when yall are getting ready too transport the texas too a dry dock and you all have too pull her would it be possible too fire her main guns at a certain point during transport
So that roller fairlead (what did you call it, roller chock or ?) was installed in 43 to enable Texas to on sea refuelling - something she did in 1942. soo how did they refuel DDs in 42 when they did not have the roller fairlead that was „necessary” for in sea replenishment? Just wondering 😉
It wasn’t necessary, but it reduced the wear and stresses on the line. Before the more modern system was used, ships would be connected with spring and breast lines to keep the ships from separating while fueling and consequently breaking the fuel line causing the loss of precious fuel. That method was done at low speeds or stopped/at anchor.
Hey crew of the Texas you are the only official way to contact the texas state navy I think, if so please suggest to them to start hunting narcotics submarines with patrol torpedo boats?
They were removed and blanked to facilitate climate control of the interior of the ship. Specifically, a dehumidification system was installed to control the humidity in the areas of the ship not open to the public. The two massive dehumidifiers didn’t survive past 1949 against the Gulf Coast humidity.
About 1 year on the blocks, plus time to get the ship to reopen. We are projecting our reopening (in the to be determined new berth) in late summer/early fall 2023.
I don't know what you guys do, "BHUUUT!!!!" (the guy from New Jersey - Every bloody time!!!) your audio is amazing! Can you share your secret with New Jersey? *Greetings from the other side of the pond!
I learned a lot from this video plus that your State needs to fund you a lot better for the preservation of this ship. The decks are in terrible shape. She's still a beauty tho.
Thanks! The State of Texas has provided about $85 million over the last 13 years (including the $35 million that is funding the current shipyard project) to address the massive backlog of deferred maintenance. The deck is very high on our priority list to get done. Along with exterior repainting and repairs to the superstructure.
Hey guys here's a strange idea, have the crew do a general quarters drill for tourists to see because how long has it been since it has been sounded? if you guys are up for it just say yes.
new sub transfer from the uss new jersey. permission to come aboard? COME ON TEXAS!!! entertaining anecdote about the admiral. would that experience make him a 'hawse peep"? marine on fo'castle; "be vewwy vewwy qwiet. im hunting mines!" so how hard was it not to stand at the very bow, spread your arms and yell; "IM THE KING OF TEXAS!!!"
As a kid (1960s'), I lived in Galveston, Tx. in the summertime, due to my real father living there. My father was a world-class Tool & Die Maker. Richard Cobb. Dad had an Apartment near the American National building. The place we lived in is still there. The red building at the corner of Postoffice St. & 20th St., on the second floor, on the corner, overlooking, Postoffice & 20th. The spring that I came down just after my 17th birthday, he handed me my Tool & Die Journeymen's Card. And become another world-class Tool & Die, Maker.
I love Galveston! I hated Illinois! Where I am still today, and still hating it here!
After being married, I really tried hard to move back to Galveston in the early 80s'. I worked for VANSKIKE SECURITY, INC. and a gun shop called GUNSMOKE. But it wasn't enough for my wife and I couldn't really blame her after coming from working for JOHN DEER HARVESTER. But I loved Harry and Nancy Vanskike, even though Harry was a first-class prick, who once took me out to a Wanch Barge, in the middle of the Gulf, and left me there for 10 &1/2 days and 11 nights.
So I digress... I still count Texas as my true home. Because I love Galveston so much.
At this point, my life is going through some major changes. My wife of over 45 years won't make another one, and I've been battling bladder cancer for 5 years. But her cancer is on a whole nother level. And lately, I may, or may not, have other issues. At 65, who knows.
But if I remain in reasonably good shape after I lose my wife, I'd love to come down there to Galveston, my real home, and help work on the TEXAS. My real name is Michael G. Dawson (Cobb at birth). 209-203-6332
Thank you I learned something today, best of luck on the weekend ship opening. It will be exciting to see her get the much-needed attention next year that she needs.
Thank you to you and the team for working so hard to keep this old lady, a symbol of what our forebears did to preserve freedom going, I’m really excited to see the next steps in your renovation project to keep USS Texas going for future generations.
Visited Texas many times as a kid growing up in SE Texas. She kindled my love of history, especially the WWII pacific campaigns. I was in HS the last time she underwent restoration and we collected pennies to help pay for her upkeep. I'm so excited to see her in drydock in Galveston next year.
We also had motorcycle rallies to support the refurbishment of USS Texas 😉🙂
Greetings Battleship Texas.
Thank you for these ship videos. Best wishes on your up coming drydock. Take lots of pics and video. Interesting to see what lurks below the waterline. Plus these ships had very photogenic hulls.
Damn the torpedos....
Please make the texas functional again... Even in a coast guard and, it would be great to see her continuing to patrol the waters
Went there one time with my dad. Learned about the battle of San Jacinto and walked around that battleship. Great day.
Great video! I love to learn about the little details that would typically be overlooked on a tour.
My father sail on U.S.S. Makin Island. He talks about how they fire at a floating mine once.
Thanks, Travis!
So cool. Even though I am on the ground, I love walking along as Travis describes the bow along with the history. Love The TEXAS.
Outstanding explantion of the deck appurtenances and of the paravane.
Excellent video. Please keep them coming. BB- 35 has many features that newer ships don't.
Hoping to get enough heads up so I can get out there to watch her departure for drydocking . I have always wanted to check out the old girl but raising a family and other financial responsibilities came first. Retired now and am ready to do things without worrying about other things.
We certainly will!
One day I'd like to visit Texas. I'm really fond of how she was built and even the backup systems that were used such as chain fall's for the turrets.
Personal opinion but it would be really cool to hear the old gals whistle/horn. I can imagine it having a nice deep growl.
Interesting Video. Now I have finally seen a paravane up close.
Would love to visit your amazing ship one day :)
Thanks! We certainly hope you can swing by once were open again!
Very interesting tour. I learned a lot about the ship, thank you for taking the time to make this video!
Had a great time touring the ship 🚢 today. I especially enjoyed the Pearl Harbor memorial ceremony. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
What a cool piece of history, thank you for sharing.
I find your southern Texan impression about the reaction of the locals when the see the paravane hilarious 😂
Thank you for these - excellent content! Want to visit as soon as I can get down that way!
I would love to see the Texas stay Wet forever but without rebuilding her water line down I don’t know if this is possible. I’ve read completely dry storage is dangerous too because of the weight on the keel.
If they want to dry storage a big ship like USS Texas they would need one hell of a big structure build around the hull it to create evenly disrupted counter-pressure that the water now provides.
And I don’t think putting it in Concrete like they did with japanese battleship Mikasa is a good idea. You wouldn’t be able to inspect the outer hull like you would i
Be able to in temporary dry dock.
@@Typhyr not only would cement be a bad idea but the chemical makeup of cement is extremely degrading to steel so Texas would be destroyed from her keel up
Thanks as always. Love hearing details about different parts of the Texas.
Great video! Well done Travis and crew.
How about doing a tour of the area at the top of the tripod mast? I presume that it was for fire control and plotting the fall of shells. Is there any equipment up there now? It looks like there are three levels on the control top. Are all used for the same purpose?
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Could you give us a video tour of the area at the top of the tripod mast. I understand that may be for spotting the fall of shot for the 14” shells.
I am excited to see the ship after drydock. My family is definitely coming with me
I agree with bluerebel01's sentiments. Not just Texas, but the two other museum ships in the state, the Stewart and the Cavalla.
Miss seeing you walk about on Battleship Texas now that she is at Pier D at Gulf Copper. How 'bout an Ensign on the Fantail!!!
Came here from Battleship New Jersey! Great content, we need more!
Today was the first time I was on the ship
Glad you could come out!
@@BattleshipTexas Future video idea where were the torpedo tubes mounted on the ship
When USS Texas was opened for tours, that's the deck I wanted to see, but Second deck was all we were allowed to tour.😢😢
To the crew of Battleship Texas here is a multi-choice question please tire to get it right. The question: A hostile destroyer enters the Houston ship channel what do you do?
A. Report it to harbor patrol and coast guard assuming they have not been destroyed.
B. Evacuate all tourists, Sound General Quarters and man all aft gun including turret 3 and 4. And sink the hostile destroyer.
C. Do nothing about it.
D. Sound General Quarters, use tourists as gun crews for all mounts and turrets. neutralize the hostile destroyer. Notify the coast guard, secure from general quarters and pipe sweepers.
(Tongue firmly in cheek)
@@BattleshipTexas good choice but gun crews actually guard's from the San Jacinto monument and the actual crew. P.S. you are now worthy to take care of the battleship in my eyes and could probably get her to sail under her own power with a little help from union pacifc's Ogden Utah steam crew. the people that brought 4014 back to life
As always, learned something new. Thanks Travis!!
Any more updates any time soon?
Please show us the chain bins and windlass steam motors or ask Tom to do one of his great videos on it!
Great video!!!! Thank you!
How did sailors get into the very top of the ship? I dont see ladder or stairs. I believe it is called fire control room?
Up ladder rungs on the side of the mast. It is the main battery director station otherwise know as the foretop.
Hey Travis, great video. I wondered what a few of those bits were.
Thank you. Great video.
I always wondered what happened to that third anchor. Was it removed because of lack of use?
For that and weight savings. It was also cumbersome to use.
I have not visited many museum ships but you pointed out the Fire Plug on the deck. Are these still functional in case of emergency?
They are not. Most museum ships have some form of modern fire suppression system -sprinklers, etc.
When will the repairs be done? This year or 2023?
Edit: Also will we be able to view the USS Texas in the dry dock? From a relative distance?
They will start this year (2022) and finish up next year.
Yes. Stay tuned for more details.
Big question here when yall are getting ready too transport the texas too a dry dock and you all have too pull her would it be possible too fire her main guns at a certain point during transport
We’d love too. However, our focus will be solely on safely moving the ship.
@@BattleshipTexas what about when shes full repaired just 1 single broadside firing of all guns
Maybe…
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So that roller fairlead (what did you call it, roller chock or ?) was installed in 43 to enable Texas to on sea refuelling - something she did in 1942. soo how did they refuel DDs in 42 when they did not have the roller fairlead that was „necessary” for in sea replenishment? Just wondering 😉
It wasn’t necessary, but it reduced the wear and stresses on the line.
Before the more modern system was used, ships would be connected with spring and breast lines to keep the ships from separating while fueling and consequently breaking the fuel line causing the loss of precious fuel. That method was done at low speeds or stopped/at anchor.
Would be nice to see it with all of the missing stuff still there.
Why not use one of almost a hundred oerlicon 20mm autocannon to shoot the mine?
The barrels on 20mm’s will only depress 5 degrees, which means that even fully depressed they would shoot over the operating arc of the paravanes.
Outstanding! Very informative. You guys are getting better all the time! Just slow down the speech a bit lol. Thanks!
Thanks!
Hey crew of the Texas you are the only official way to contact the texas state navy I think, if so please suggest to them to start hunting narcotics submarines with patrol torpedo boats?
It would be cool if someone fabricated a replica splash vent it doesn’t have to be functional just would make a good cosmetic piece
We have had some made before; but we’d like to do more!
Are those fittings steel, brass, bronze...?
Steel.
so why were the vent covers removed in 1948?
They were removed and blanked to facilitate climate control of the interior of the ship. Specifically, a dehumidification system was installed to control the humidity in the areas of the ship not open to the public. The two massive dehumidifiers didn’t survive past 1949 against the Gulf Coast humidity.
Is the deck going to be replaced when it is in dry dock?
If we are able to raise the funds necessary to replace it. Otherwise we replace it a section at a time.
@@BattleshipTexas I understand I was just being hopeful, just like I’m sure y’all would like to do it too :)
Very much so!
When is she going in for a new underside? :(
Around June 1.
GREAT Job
How long will she be in dry dock?
About 1 year on the blocks, plus time to get the ship to reopen. We are projecting our reopening (in the to be determined new berth) in late summer/early fall 2023.
Lots of stuff for people to be injured on when operating
The deck has weathered a lot since the weekend I spent sanding it during the last drydock. Still better than that stupid cement job.
We agree! We will be replacing the deck in the not distant future.
Where was the Battleship Texas during the Attack on Pearl Harbor?
I don't know what you guys do, "BHUUUT!!!!" (the guy from New Jersey - Every bloody time!!!) your audio is amazing! Can you share your secret with New Jersey?
*Greetings from the other side of the pond!
Our good friends from New Jersey will be in town tomorrow; we will have a talk with them.
I love watching your guys' output! Texas and NJ, congratulations on your efforts in public outreach and education. I really mean it!
I learned a lot from this video plus that your State needs to fund you a lot better for the preservation of this ship. The decks are in terrible shape. She's still a beauty tho.
Thanks! The State of Texas has provided about $85 million over the last 13 years (including the $35 million that is funding the current shipyard project) to address the massive backlog of deferred maintenance.
The deck is very high on our priority list to get done. Along with exterior repainting and repairs to the superstructure.
What are we going to do about the deck? That wood needs to be replaced!
We no longer have a WWI US dreadnought except Texas. I hope we can have her a little bit longer. Visit her today before we lose this piece of history.
It's in the middle of a major restoration, and is months from drydock, for hull repair
Hey guys here's a strange idea, have the crew do a general quarters drill for tourists to see because how long has it been since it has been sounded? if you guys are up for it just say yes.
One day I’ll visit her,
One day
For now the world of warships model will do
I will only subscribe if I can climb on all the things that say "KEEP OFF".
Maybe we can work it out after you sub lol
@@BattleshipTexas I've watched enough Charlie Brown to not fall for that one.
new sub transfer from the uss new jersey. permission to come aboard?
COME ON TEXAS!!!
entertaining anecdote about the admiral. would that experience make him a 'hawse peep"?
marine on fo'castle; "be vewwy vewwy qwiet. im hunting mines!"
so how hard was it not to stand at the very bow, spread your arms and yell; "IM THE KING OF TEXAS!!!"
How the technology has changed yet somethings remain the same.