Cooking for a Mess: The Cook Book of the United States Navy
WEBOne of the oldest ships in commission during World War II, the USS Texas (BB-35) had a open galley on the main deck and no mess hall. Sailors would approach the windows to receive their food and bring it back to their assigned bunking compartment.
Crew Spotlight: Luis Magris - Battleship Texas
WEB2 days ago · In total, Luis Magris served aboard USS Texas for 3 years, June 1930 to June 1933. In those 3 years, Texas was the flagship of the US Fleet and then the flagship of Battleship Division One, he served under two captains (including Adolphus Andrews), and he transited the Panama Canal three times.The ship’s travels took him to Los Angeles, Honolulu, Seattle, San Francisco, Cuba, Haiti, and many ...
USS Texas (BB-35) - Wikipedia
WEBRear admiral Carleton F. Bryant (left) and Captain Charles A. Baker, Commanding Officer of USS Texas aboard with a German 240mm (9.4) dud shell that hit the ship during the bombardment of Battery Hamburg, east of Cherbourg, France, on 25 June 1944.
Artifact Highlight: Pieces of Admiralty - Battleship Texas
WEB2 days ago · BatDiv5 consisted of Texas, USS New York, and USS Arkansas, where USS Nevada replaced USS New York on occasion. ... Artifacts on US Navy and Battleship Texas admiralty are rare but represent a key part of the ship and crew’s history. Battleship Texas Foundation is compiling the full history of Texas admiralty, and items like these allow a ...
Historic Battleship Texas returns to Galveston waters after 18 …
WEBMar 5, 2024 · GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The historic Battleship Texas began the process of undocking on Tuesday morning and will be back in the water for the first time in 18 months. The re-floating process...
The U.S.S. Texas, Once the World’s Most Formidable ... - Texas Monthly
WEBWhen the U.S.S. Texas was launched, in 1912, it was arguably the most powerful weapon on the planet. The Texas was a dreadnought, one of several dozen big-gunned, heavily armored warships...
USS Texas (BB 35) - NHHC
WEBUSS Texas, a 27,000-ton New York class battleship built at Newport News, Virginia, was commissioned in March 1914. In May, she steamed to Vera Cruz to support the occupation of that Mexican...
Leaky battleship in Texas completes trip for $35M repairs
WEBAug 31, 2022 · The USS Texas is towed into the Houston Ship Channel as it makes its way to Galveston for repairs, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, in La Porte, Texas. The ship, which fought in both world wars, is making the journey to a dry dock in Galveston, where it will undergo an extensive $35 million repair.
Battleship Texas | A Bright Future For The USS Texas
WEBNov 13, 2023 · USS Texas (BB-35), a former United States Navy New York-class battleship, stands today as a museum ship with a rich history. She was launched on 18 May 1912 and commissioned on 12 March 1914. In May, she steamed to Vera Cruz to support the occupation of that Mexican city.
USS Texas: The Last Dreadnought's Triumphant Return - MSN
WEBThe USS Texas has been in dry dock at the Gulf Copper shipyard since 2022, where nearly 700 tons of steel have been replaced.