110-year-old USS Texas battleship returns to water after 18-month, $21M restoration at Gulf Copper Dry Dock.

110-year-old USS Texas battleship, a World War I and II veteran, returns to water after 18-month restoration work at Gulf Copper Dry Dock & Rig Repair, Galveston, Texas. Costing over $21 million, the extensive repairs include replacing 700 tons of steel, repainting the hull, and restoring interior spaces. The ship, now a museum, will reopen to the public in late 2023 after further restoration.

March 07, 2024
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