Texas has a tremendous amount of war history, but sadly a lot of it is long forgotten by now. Sure, we have anecdotes passed down from family members who served, but some details are bound to get lost through oral transmission. Luckily, one of the most important assets of our country during both major wars is still intact and sits right here in the Houston Ship Channel for visitors to enjoy. Touring Battleship Texas will take you on a journey back to some of the hardest times our world has ever faced, and consequently, your pride for America and our great state of Texas will soar.
Battleship Texas is the only remaining ship that served in both World Wars.
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It became the first warship museum in the entire country in 1948 and was designated as the U.S. Navy’s flagship on Texas Independence day of the same year.
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The ship was the world’s most powerful weapon in the early 1900s and became the first battleship to launch an aircraft.
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In World War II, although she was much older by then, she led the Navy to many victories with her state-of-the-art equipment and infrastructure.
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The ship was decommissioned in 1948 and eventually made into a museum for history buffs and wide-eyed children alike to visit. This is the dining room where the sailors ate their meals.
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This is the sleeping quarters…doesn’t look too comfy, does it?
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You can even play around with the guns mounted on deck that were once used to shoot at other warships.
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All in all, a day on the Battleship Texas will teach you a lot about our state’s history and make your Texas pride soar to unimaginable levels.
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Have you ever gotten the opportunity to tour Battleship Texas? What did you learn?
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