The Battleship Texas continues to undergo repair and restoration at Gulf Copper Shipyard in Galveston. The projected reopening of the historical ship is in the latter half of 2025. The Battleship Texas Foundation has given an update on the work on the 112-year-old vessel:
CURRENT STATUS
The ship is currently moored at Pier D in Gulf Copper Shipyard where it will continue to undergo repairs and preparations to become a museum ship once again.
DECK REPAIR
The decking on the ship's bow and superstructure deck has been removed. Steelworkers have been locating and repairing any pinholes found in the steel deck. A pressure treated pine will be put back on the deck once repairs and a proper coating has been applied. Yes, some of this wood is being saved to produce items to raise funds.
SMOKE STACK REPAIR
The ship's smoke stack is being repaired so that it becomes watertight. Both the whistle piping and siren will be added when repairs conclude.
TURRET WATER SHEDS
The turret water sheds are being removed from the turrets to be repaired. There is a considerable amount of corrosion between the layers of steel that needs to be addressed before the ship is repainted.
RADAR TOP MAST
The radar top mast has been removed from the ship's main mast and will receive structural repairs before being placed back on the ship.
MAIN MAST
The deck on the ship's main mast is being repaired and replaced in certain areas. Gun mounts are also being added back.
GUNS
The ship's anti-aircraft guns are currently undergoing restoration. The guns and gun directors will be replaced once their restoration is complete.