As a one-of-a-kind artifact from the early 20th century, Battleship Texas is priceless. For this month’s incarnation of Project VALOR, the publisher of World of Warships is inviting the players to help raise money to save the last of the superdreadnaughts. I think my mom has some photos, and I still have a brass desk paperweight from the time. Ship Preservation Preparing for the battleship’s future. all hands on deck. Back to Gallery 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 … Just a thought. want to personally contribute to the cause? texas thanks you! The USS Texas was one of the most powerful warships in the world when she was completed in May of 1912, 105 years ago. save our ship with official battleship texas flags and ts, then share the look with #comeandsaveit. She's currently a museum ship in the state she was named for. Op-Ed: Save the USS Texas. THE USS TEXAS Commissioned in 1914 as the most powerful weapon in the world, the Battleship TEXAS is credited with the introduction and innovation of advances in gunnery, aviation, and radar. ..... *****LAST DAY***** - posted in General Discussion: So as a very young child I had the chance to go on the USS Texas. Throughout her service life, USS Texas fought to save the people of the United States. Come walk her decks, and imagine life as a sailor! The century-old dreadnought, currently located near Houston, is in danger of rusting away. Silver Hoarders...Save the USS Texas! Now she needs your help. The passage of many years has corroded the hull to the point that the ship needs taken out of the water for repairs. Help save the USS Texas BB-35. Today I came across something interesting and terrible: The USS Texas, a part of our history for more than 100 years, is on the road to be scrapped. The USS Texas is currently in the water as a museum ship. Battleship Texas took part in some of the most significant naval battles of the 20th century during both world wars. She is the last surviving Dreadnought as well as the only battleship in existence today that fought in both World War I and World War II. When the USS Texas was commissioned in 1914, it became the last American battleship built with coal-fired boilers. all donations will be put toward permanently dry berthing the ship. Now docked along the Houston Ship Channel, she serves as a memorial to those turbulent times. Texas in-game is Mehhhh at best so im not particularly inclined to buy it however I would immediately open my wallet if I knew it would benefit the real ship. A reluctant U.S. Navy recognized oil produced far more energy per pound than coal and simplified resupply logistics. Surely, with billions in its rainy day fund, the state of Texas has the ingenuity to figure out a way to save this historic vessel and to preserve this piece of naval history for future generations. Anyway, I could not help but notice the article about saving the USS Texas, and in particular that: For every Giving Thanks emblem … Texas answered to the tune of 24 massive shells, and by the end of the war, earned five battle stars. 1 / 3. Explore the battleship on your own or on a guided tour. Currently, the USS Texas is in trouble https://www.warhistoryonline.com/news/battleship-2.html. Today, she’s preserved by the Battleship Texas Foundation as a museum and national historic landmark — a fitting fate for the final battleship from the Dreadnought era, and the only remaining capital ship to serve and protect her country and its soldiers in both World Wars. Discussion in 'General' started by Bsquared, Nov 8, 2017. Over in the US the USS Texas is leaking and rotting away WG have started a campaign to help raise funds to help in her hour of need . The passage of many years has corroded the hull to the point that the ship needs taken out of the water for repairs. she is an important part of all out historys and needs all our help . Things to Do. The ship needs help and quick if it is to survive.