Battleship Texas Survives Journey Down Ship Channel To Galveston Rehab
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USS Texas was obsolete even at the beginning of WW2 and as a result saw little front line combat .
If it wasn't for her name the old slow tub would have been justifiably scraped for razor blades immediately after the war's conclusion.
If it wasn't for her name the old slow tub would have been justifiably scraped for razor blades immediately after the war's conclusion.
Canada2017 said:
USS Texas was obsolete even at the beginning of WW2 and as a result saw little front line combat .
If it wasn't for her name the old slow tub would have been justifiably scraped for razor blades immediately after the war's conclusion.
Exactly,
The name is why we didn't!
Go **** yourselfCanada2017 said:
USS Texas was obsolete even at the beginning of WW2 and as a result saw little front line combat .
If it wasn't for her name the old slow tub would have been justifiably scraped for razor blades immediately after the war's conclusion.
It is not the first time the Texas had faced destruction and come away unscathed. The ship is the only remaining battleship of the World War I era, which it spent escorting cargo across the Atlantic and keeping the German naval fleet wary of venturing further.
"At her commission, she was the No. 1 battleship weapon in the world," Gregory said.
By World War II, her military might was less formidable because of more modern ships, but the Texas remained a crucial part of the U.S. war effort. She assisted with shelling shore positions at amphibious troop landings in North Africa, Europe and the Pacific before she was de-commissioned in 1946, and given to the state that shares her name in 1948.
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Aliceinbubbleland said:Go **** yourselfCanada2017 said:
USS Texas was obsolete even at the beginning of WW2 and as a result saw little front line combat .
If it wasn't for her name the old slow tub would have been justifiably scraped for razor blades immediately after the war's conclusion.
It is not the first time the Texas had faced destruction and come away unscathed. The ship is the only remaining battleship of the World War I era, which it spent escorting cargo across the Atlantic and keeping the German naval fleet wary of venturing further.
"At her commission, she was the No. 1 battleship weapon in the world," Gregory said.
By World War II, her military might was less formidable because of more modern ships, but the Texas remained a crucial part of the U.S. war effort. She assisted with shelling shore positions at amphibious troop landings in North Africa, Europe and the Pacific before she was de-commissioned in 1946, and given to the state that shares her name in 1948.
Chuckle
Grow up child .
The USS Texas is going to take a minimum of 35 million dollars just to allow her to stay afloat without constant pumping .
When towed back to her berth it is highly doubtful enough paying customers will even cover the annual interest on the money .
' Critical part of the war effort '
What a joke . The old slow tub very rarely fired her guns ….World War 1 and 2 combined .
Ridiculous waste of time and money attempting to glorify a barely existent combat record .
Go **** yourself. The cost came entirely from private donations. Never minimize what veterans did in WWI.
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Aliceinbubbleland said:
Go **** yourself. The cost came entirely from private donations. Never minimize what veterans did in WWI.
Grow up child .
Those particular veterans biggest 'enemy' was boredom.
Their 'war' overwhelmingly consisted of cruising ,maintenance , smoking , eating , and sleeping .
But the nameplate says ' Texas ' so millions will continue to be wasted .
Come on... it's a cool historic battleship for the State of Texas.Canada2017 said:Aliceinbubbleland said:Go **** yourselfCanada2017 said:
USS Texas was obsolete even at the beginning of WW2 and as a result saw little front line combat .
If it wasn't for her name the old slow tub would have been justifiably scraped for razor blades immediately after the war's conclusion.
It is not the first time the Texas had faced destruction and come away unscathed. The ship is the only remaining battleship of the World War I era, which it spent escorting cargo across the Atlantic and keeping the German naval fleet wary of venturing further.
"At her commission, she was the No. 1 battleship weapon in the world," Gregory said.
By World War II, her military might was less formidable because of more modern ships, but the Texas remained a crucial part of the U.S. war effort. She assisted with shelling shore positions at amphibious troop landings in North Africa, Europe and the Pacific before she was de-commissioned in 1946, and given to the state that shares her name in 1948.
Chuckle
Grow up child .
The USS Texas is going to take a minimum of 35 million dollars just to allow her to stay afloat without constant pumping .
When towed back to her berth it is highly doubtful enough paying customers will even cover the annual interest on the money .
' Critical part of the war effort '
What a joke . The old slow tub very rarely fired her guns ….World War 1 and 2 combined .
Ridiculous waste of time and money attempting to glorify a barely existent combat record .
Will it ever turn a profit? of course not...but think of all the BS things we spend money on that doesn't turn a profit.
The battleship is a neat thing and should be preserved for future generations.
We could move $50 million from the PUF billions that we give to UT and Aggy and have this ship preserved forever with no cost to the Taxpayer.
Been on the USS Texas ....many years ago.Redbrickbear said:Come on... it's a cool historic battleship for the State of Texas.Canada2017 said:Aliceinbubbleland said:Go **** yourselfCanada2017 said:
USS Texas was obsolete even at the beginning of WW2 and as a result saw little front line combat .
If it wasn't for her name the old slow tub would have been justifiably scraped for razor blades immediately after the war's conclusion.
It is not the first time the Texas had faced destruction and come away unscathed. The ship is the only remaining battleship of the World War I era, which it spent escorting cargo across the Atlantic and keeping the German naval fleet wary of venturing further.
"At her commission, she was the No. 1 battleship weapon in the world," Gregory said.
By World War II, her military might was less formidable because of more modern ships, but the Texas remained a crucial part of the U.S. war effort. She assisted with shelling shore positions at amphibious troop landings in North Africa, Europe and the Pacific before she was de-commissioned in 1946, and given to the state that shares her name in 1948.
Chuckle
Grow up child .
The USS Texas is going to take a minimum of 35 million dollars just to allow her to stay afloat without constant pumping .
When towed back to her berth it is highly doubtful enough paying customers will even cover the annual interest on the money .
' Critical part of the war effort '
What a joke . The old slow tub very rarely fired her guns ….World War 1 and 2 combined .
Ridiculous waste of time and money attempting to glorify a barely existent combat record .
Will it ever turn a profit? of course not...but think of all the BS things we spend money on that doesn't turn a profit.
The battleship is a neat thing and should be preserved for future generations.
We could move $50 million from the PUF billions that we give to UT and Aggy and have this ship preserved forever with no cost to the Taxpayer.
It was a rusting, foul smelling derelict.
If you want to see a real battleship, in good condition, that actually owns a significant place in the WW2 history books.........
Visit the USS Missouri at Pearl Harbor.
Thats why its in the hands of the public ownership. Many such things dont turn a profit. Saving a piece of history is one of those. What a boomer attitude to destroy everything and leave nothing for the future generations.What is infuraiting thoough is there was a chance to save the USS Enterprise. The sole carrier that saved America's ass at Midway! And no one succeeded in saving it!Canada2017 said:Aliceinbubbleland said:Go **** yourselfCanada2017 said:
USS Texas was obsolete even at the beginning of WW2 and as a result saw little front line combat .
If it wasn't for her name the old slow tub would have been justifiably scraped for razor blades immediately after the war's conclusion.
It is not the first time the Texas had faced destruction and come away unscathed. The ship is the only remaining battleship of the World War I era, which it spent escorting cargo across the Atlantic and keeping the German naval fleet wary of venturing further.
"At her commission, she was the No. 1 battleship weapon in the world," Gregory said.
By World War II, her military might was less formidable because of more modern ships, but the Texas remained a crucial part of the U.S. war effort. She assisted with shelling shore positions at amphibious troop landings in North Africa, Europe and the Pacific before she was de-commissioned in 1946, and given to the state that shares her name in 1948.
Chuckle
Grow up child .
The USS Texas is going to take a minimum of 35 million dollars just to allow her to stay afloat without constant pumping .
When towed back to her berth it is highly doubtful enough paying customers will even cover the annual interest on the money .
' Critical part of the war effort '
What a joke . The old slow tub very rarely fired her guns ….World War 1 and 2 combined .
Ridiculous waste of time and money attempting to glorify a barely existent combat record .
My uncle flew many missions off the Enterprise. I had in my posession his log book . From training in Corpus Christi to flying missions all over the pacific. A kind gentleman had the log book in his possession for many years and finally found a link to me and contacted me concerning the log book. I gave it to my cousin, the son of my uncle, and he passed it on to his son, my uncle's grandson. The grandson is an Air Force grad and naval aviator today.
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That is amazing! I just can not fathom how such a national treasure got sent to the scrapyard. She was the most decorated ship in WW2 and provided the major force in Midway the turning point of the Pacific War. Had we lost at Midway... How could we not preserve such a ship with a high pedigree!Aliceinbubbleland said:
My uncle flew many missions off the Enterprise. I had in my posession his log book . From training in Corpus Christi to flying missions all over the pacific. A kind gentleman had the log book in his possession for many years and finally found a link to me and contacted me concerning the log book. I gave it to my cousin, the son of my uncle, and he passed it on to his son, my uncle's grandson. The grandson is an Air Force grad and naval aviator today.
atomicblast said:Thats why its in the hands of the public ownership. Many such things dont turn a profit. Saving a piece of history is one of those. What a boomer attitude to destroy everything and leave nothing for the future generations.What is infuraiting thoough is there was a chance to save the USS Enterprise. The sole carrier that saved America's ass at Midway! And no one succeeded in saving it!Canada2017 said:Aliceinbubbleland said:Go **** yourselfCanada2017 said:
USS Texas was obsolete even at the beginning of WW2 and as a result saw little front line combat .
If it wasn't for her name the old slow tub would have been justifiably scraped for razor blades immediately after the war's conclusion.
It is not the first time the Texas had faced destruction and come away unscathed. The ship is the only remaining battleship of the World War I era, which it spent escorting cargo across the Atlantic and keeping the German naval fleet wary of venturing further.
"At her commission, she was the No. 1 battleship weapon in the world," Gregory said.
By World War II, her military might was less formidable because of more modern ships, but the Texas remained a crucial part of the U.S. war effort. She assisted with shelling shore positions at amphibious troop landings in North Africa, Europe and the Pacific before she was de-commissioned in 1946, and given to the state that shares her name in 1948.
Chuckle
Grow up child .
The USS Texas is going to take a minimum of 35 million dollars just to allow her to stay afloat without constant pumping .
When towed back to her berth it is highly doubtful enough paying customers will even cover the annual interest on the money .
' Critical part of the war effort '
What a joke . The old slow tub very rarely fired her guns ….World War 1 and 2 combined .
Ridiculous waste of time and money attempting to glorify a barely existent combat record .
The USS Enterprise should have been preserved….it's war record was outstanding .
Went probably 35 years ago when I was a kid, I don't remember a smell. Went again about 10 years ago when my son was a cub scout and his pack slept overnight on board. It seemed to be in decent condition and I did not notice a smell then either.Canada2017 said:Been on the USS Texas ....many years ago.Redbrickbear said:Come on... it's a cool historic battleship for the State of Texas.Canada2017 said:Aliceinbubbleland said:Go **** yourselfCanada2017 said:
USS Texas was obsolete even at the beginning of WW2 and as a result saw little front line combat .
If it wasn't for her name the old slow tub would have been justifiably scraped for razor blades immediately after the war's conclusion.
It is not the first time the Texas had faced destruction and come away unscathed. The ship is the only remaining battleship of the World War I era, which it spent escorting cargo across the Atlantic and keeping the German naval fleet wary of venturing further.
"At her commission, she was the No. 1 battleship weapon in the world," Gregory said.
By World War II, her military might was less formidable because of more modern ships, but the Texas remained a crucial part of the U.S. war effort. She assisted with shelling shore positions at amphibious troop landings in North Africa, Europe and the Pacific before she was de-commissioned in 1946, and given to the state that shares her name in 1948.
Chuckle
Grow up child .
The USS Texas is going to take a minimum of 35 million dollars just to allow her to stay afloat without constant pumping .
When towed back to her berth it is highly doubtful enough paying customers will even cover the annual interest on the money .
' Critical part of the war effort '
What a joke . The old slow tub very rarely fired her guns ….World War 1 and 2 combined .
Ridiculous waste of time and money attempting to glorify a barely existent combat record .
Will it ever turn a profit? of course not...but think of all the BS things we spend money on that doesn't turn a profit.
The battleship is a neat thing and should be preserved for future generations.
We could move $50 million from the PUF billions that we give to UT and Aggy and have this ship preserved forever with no cost to the Taxpayer.
It was a rusting, foul smelling derelict.
If you want to see a real battleship, in good condition, that actually owns a significant place in the WW2 history books.........
Visit the USS Missouri at Pearl Harbor.
USS Missouri is very cool, but not every one has the means and opportunity to visit.
BB-35 is basically the oldest surviving warship. She was first in many things like radar and to have a plane launch from it. She was there in big monents and shelled the gun positions at Normandy and at iwo Jima..Canada2017 said:
USS Texas was obsolete even at the beginning of WW2 and as a result saw little front line combat .
If it wasn't for her name the old slow tub would have been justifiably scraped for razor blades immediately after the war's conclusion.
She is a monumental piece of history..
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4th and Inches said:BB-35 is basically the oldest surviving warship. She was first in many things like radar and to have a plane launch from it. She was there in big monents and shelled the gun positions at Normandy and at iwo Jima..Canada2017 said:
USS Texas was obsolete even at the beginning of WW2 and as a result saw little front line combat .
If it wasn't for her name the old slow tub would have been justifiably scraped for razor blades immediately after the war's conclusion.
She is a monumental piece of history..
The ship had the grand total of 5 ….count 'em …..5 battle stars .
Dozens of WW2 warships each had far more .
This 35 million dollar repair bill comes on top of other multi million dollar repair bills in the past .
She is a monumental piece of rusting mediocrity ….without even a home berth .
As she won't be returning to San Jacinto .
Again, go visit the USS Missouri at Pearl Harbor instead .
It is a far better experience all way round .
Missouri was completed in 1944..Canada2017 said:4th and Inches said:BB-35 is basically the oldest surviving warship. She was first in many things like radar and to have a plane launch from it. She was there in big monents and shelled the gun positions at Normandy and at iwo Jima..Canada2017 said:
USS Texas was obsolete even at the beginning of WW2 and as a result saw little front line combat .
If it wasn't for her name the old slow tub would have been justifiably scraped for razor blades immediately after the war's conclusion.
She is a monumental piece of history..
The ship had the grand total of 5 ….count 'em …..5 battle stars .
Dozens of WW2 warships each had far more .
This 35 million dollar repair bill comes on top of other multi million dollar repair bills in the past .
She is a monumental piece of rusting mediocrity ….without even a home berth .
As she won't be returning to San Jacinto .
Again, go visit the USS Missouri at Pearl Harbor instead .
It is a far better experience all way round .
Texas was completed in 1914..
They are not comparable. USS Texas was the first of the ship Museums. You call it a rust bucket but to some of us, it means something.
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4th and Inches said:Missouri was completed in 1944..Canada2017 said:4th and Inches said:BB-35 is basically the oldest surviving warship. She was first in many things like radar and to have a plane launch from it. She was there in big monents and shelled the gun positions at Normandy and at iwo Jima..Canada2017 said:
USS Texas was obsolete even at the beginning of WW2 and as a result saw little front line combat .
If it wasn't for her name the old slow tub would have been justifiably scraped for razor blades immediately after the war's conclusion.
She is a monumental piece of history..
The ship had the grand total of 5 ….count 'em …..5 battle stars .
Dozens of WW2 warships each had far more .
This 35 million dollar repair bill comes on top of other multi million dollar repair bills in the past .
She is a monumental piece of rusting mediocrity ….without even a home berth .
As she won't be returning to San Jacinto .
Again, go visit the USS Missouri at Pearl Harbor instead .
It is a far better experience all way round .
Texas was completed in 1914..
They are not comparable. USS Texas was the first of the ship Museums. You call it a rust bucket but to some of us, it means something.
This. Awesome ship. Glad they are able to refurbish it.
So to be considered for having a valuable contribution to a war a ship must have seen lots of action?Canada2017 said:
USS Texas was obsolete even at the beginning of WW2 and as a result saw little front line combat .
If it wasn't for her name the old slow tub would have been justifiably scraped for razor blades immediately after the war's conclusion.
Does this apply to personnel also?
Someone has to fix the tanks. Someone has to drive the supply trucks.
A supply ship had to carry the supplies across the pacific or Atlantic risking enemy subs.
Not every person, ship, tank, plane, etc. could be a front line lots of action person or piece of equipment. Some had to be support.
That doesn't make the Texas unworthy of being a museum ship
That is why she will not end up back at her original spot but rather at a new location to draw more visitors.Canada2017 said:Aliceinbubbleland said:Go **** yourselfCanada2017 said:
USS Texas was obsolete even at the beginning of WW2 and as a result saw little front line combat .
If it wasn't for her name the old slow tub would have been justifiably scraped for razor blades immediately after the war's conclusion.
It is not the first time the Texas had faced destruction and come away unscathed. The ship is the only remaining battleship of the World War I era, which it spent escorting cargo across the Atlantic and keeping the German naval fleet wary of venturing further.
"At her commission, she was the No. 1 battleship weapon in the world," Gregory said.
By World War II, her military might was less formidable because of more modern ships, but the Texas remained a crucial part of the U.S. war effort. She assisted with shelling shore positions at amphibious troop landings in North Africa, Europe and the Pacific before she was de-commissioned in 1946, and given to the state that shares her name in 1948.
Chuckle
Grow up child .
The USS Texas is going to take a minimum of 35 million dollars just to allow her to stay afloat without constant pumping .
When towed back to her berth it is highly doubtful enough paying customers will even cover the annual interest on the money .
' Critical part of the war effort '
What a joke . The old slow tub very rarely fired her guns ….World War 1 and 2 combined .
Ridiculous waste of time and money attempting to glorify a barely existent combat record .
It may not be the best use of money but it is coming from donations and not tax money so if people feel like donating their money to this cause that is their choice.
Oh wait... I called the Texas a her.....I think the new woke navy rules say not to do that because by not calling a ship her we are more deadly.... or some BS like that....
She doesnt belong to the US navy any longer..cowboycwr said:That is why she will not end up back at her original spot but rather at a new location to draw more visitors.Canada2017 said:Aliceinbubbleland said:Go **** yourselfCanada2017 said:
USS Texas was obsolete even at the beginning of WW2 and as a result saw little front line combat .
If it wasn't for her name the old slow tub would have been justifiably scraped for razor blades immediately after the war's conclusion.
It is not the first time the Texas had faced destruction and come away unscathed. The ship is the only remaining battleship of the World War I era, which it spent escorting cargo across the Atlantic and keeping the German naval fleet wary of venturing further.
"At her commission, she was the No. 1 battleship weapon in the world," Gregory said.
By World War II, her military might was less formidable because of more modern ships, but the Texas remained a crucial part of the U.S. war effort. She assisted with shelling shore positions at amphibious troop landings in North Africa, Europe and the Pacific before she was de-commissioned in 1946, and given to the state that shares her name in 1948.
Chuckle
Grow up child .
The USS Texas is going to take a minimum of 35 million dollars just to allow her to stay afloat without constant pumping .
When towed back to her berth it is highly doubtful enough paying customers will even cover the annual interest on the money .
' Critical part of the war effort '
What a joke . The old slow tub very rarely fired her guns ….World War 1 and 2 combined .
Ridiculous waste of time and money attempting to glorify a barely existent combat record .
It may not be the best use of money but it is coming from donations and not tax money so if people feel like donating their money to this cause that is their choice.
Oh wait... I called the Texas a her.....I think the new woke navy rules say not to do that because by not calling a ship her we are more deadly.... or some BS like that....
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cowboycwr said:So to be considered for having a valuable contribution to a war a ship must have seen lots of action?Canada2017 said:
USS Texas was obsolete even at the beginning of WW2 and as a result saw little front line combat .
If it wasn't for her name the old slow tub would have been justifiably scraped for razor blades immediately after the war's conclusion.
Does this apply to personnel also?
Someone has to fix the tanks. Someone has to drive the supply trucks.
A supply ship had to carry the supplies across the pacific or Atlantic risking enemy subs.
Not every person, ship, tank, plane, etc. could be a front line lots of action person or piece of equipment. Some had to be support.
That doesn't make the Texas unworthy of being a museum ship
Come on guy ….the only reason this semi useless tub wasn't scrapped immediately after WW2 was her nameplate.
Millions to maintain the Alamo, San Jacinto or Goliad …..no issue .
And who cares if it is paid for through private money?Canada2017 said:cowboycwr said:So to be considered for having a valuable contribution to a war a ship must have seen lots of action?Canada2017 said:
USS Texas was obsolete even at the beginning of WW2 and as a result saw little front line combat .
If it wasn't for her name the old slow tub would have been justifiably scraped for razor blades immediately after the war's conclusion.
Does this apply to personnel also?
Someone has to fix the tanks. Someone has to drive the supply trucks.
A supply ship had to carry the supplies across the pacific or Atlantic risking enemy subs.
Not every person, ship, tank, plane, etc. could be a front line lots of action person or piece of equipment. Some had to be support.
That doesn't make the Texas unworthy of being a museum ship
Come on guy ….the only reason this semi useless tub wasn't scrapped immediately after WW2 was her nameplate.
Millions to maintain the Alamo, San Jacinto or Goliad …..no issue .
There are tons of useless things out there saved for "history" purposes.
For example, all the historical markers along our roads... things like a marker to mark the approximate spot that Sam Houston met with Native Americans to get them to agree to not attack during the Texas REvolution.
Or the countless air planes from WW2 bought by individuals and restored with their money. Some never saw combat but a person felt the need to preserve them.
It is their money so not for us to say.
cowboycwr said:Canada2017 said:cowboycwr said:So to be considered for having a valuable contribution to a war a ship must have seen lots of action?Canada2017 said:
USS Texas was obsolete even at the beginning of WW2 and as a result saw little front line combat .
If it wasn't for her name the old slow tub would have been justifiably scraped for razor blades immediately after the war's conclusion.
Does this apply to personnel also?
Someone has to fix the tanks. Someone has to drive the supply trucks.
A supply ship had to carry the supplies across the pacific or Atlantic risking enemy subs.
Not every person, ship, tank, plane, etc. could be a front line lots of action person or piece of equipment. Some had to be support.
That doesn't make the Texas unworthy of being a museum ship
Come on guy ….the only reason this semi useless tub wasn't scrapped immediately after WW2 was her nameplate.
Millions to maintain the Alamo, San Jacinto or Goliad …..no issue .
It is their money so not for us to say.
True, if the tens of millions involved are entirely private donations .
state gave them 35 million but it was gonna cost it 30 million to scrap it..Canada2017 said:cowboycwr said:Canada2017 said:cowboycwr said:So to be considered for having a valuable contribution to a war a ship must have seen lots of action?Canada2017 said:
USS Texas was obsolete even at the beginning of WW2 and as a result saw little front line combat .
If it wasn't for her name the old slow tub would have been justifiably scraped for razor blades immediately after the war's conclusion.
Does this apply to personnel also?
Someone has to fix the tanks. Someone has to drive the supply trucks.
A supply ship had to carry the supplies across the pacific or Atlantic risking enemy subs.
Not every person, ship, tank, plane, etc. could be a front line lots of action person or piece of equipment. Some had to be support.
That doesn't make the Texas unworthy of being a museum ship
Come on guy ….the only reason this semi useless tub wasn't scrapped immediately after WW2 was her nameplate.
Millions to maintain the Alamo, San Jacinto or Goliad …..no issue .
It is their money so not for us to say.
True, if the tens of millions involved are entirely private donations .
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4th and Inches said:state gave them 35 million but it was gonna cost it 30 million to scrap it..Canada2017 said:cowboycwr said:Canada2017 said:cowboycwr said:So to be considered for having a valuable contribution to a war a ship must have seen lots of action?Canada2017 said:
USS Texas was obsolete even at the beginning of WW2 and as a result saw little front line combat .
If it wasn't for her name the old slow tub would have been justifiably scraped for razor blades immediately after the war's conclusion.
Does this apply to personnel also?
Someone has to fix the tanks. Someone has to drive the supply trucks.
A supply ship had to carry the supplies across the pacific or Atlantic risking enemy subs.
Not every person, ship, tank, plane, etc. could be a front line lots of action person or piece of equipment. Some had to be support.
That doesn't make the Texas unworthy of being a museum ship
Come on guy ….the only reason this semi useless tub wasn't scrapped immediately after WW2 was her nameplate.
Millions to maintain the Alamo, San Jacinto or Goliad …..no issue .
It is their money so not for us to say.
True, if the tens of millions involved are entirely private donations .
35 million from the state ?
Can't be right , been told repeatedly it all came from 'private ' donations.
30 million to scrap it ?
Seems extremely high.
all future monies will be private based on the new lease.Canada2017 said:4th and Inches said:state gave them 35 million but it was gonna cost it 30 million to scrap it..Canada2017 said:cowboycwr said:Canada2017 said:cowboycwr said:So to be considered for having a valuable contribution to a war a ship must have seen lots of action?Canada2017 said:
USS Texas was obsolete even at the beginning of WW2 and as a result saw little front line combat .
If it wasn't for her name the old slow tub would have been justifiably scraped for razor blades immediately after the war's conclusion.
Does this apply to personnel also?
Someone has to fix the tanks. Someone has to drive the supply trucks.
A supply ship had to carry the supplies across the pacific or Atlantic risking enemy subs.
Not every person, ship, tank, plane, etc. could be a front line lots of action person or piece of equipment. Some had to be support.
That doesn't make the Texas unworthy of being a museum ship
Come on guy ….the only reason this semi useless tub wasn't scrapped immediately after WW2 was her nameplate.
Millions to maintain the Alamo, San Jacinto or Goliad …..no issue .
It is their money so not for us to say.
True, if the tens of millions involved are entirely private donations .
35 million from the state ?
Can't be right , been told repeatedly it all came from 'private ' donations.
30 million to scrap it ?
Seems extremely high.
Govt bids always high.. public records
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4th and Inches said:all future monies will be private based on the new lease.Canada2017 said:4th and Inches said:state gave them 35 million but it was gonna cost it 30 million to scrap it..Canada2017 said:cowboycwr said:Canada2017 said:cowboycwr said:So to be considered for having a valuable contribution to a war a ship must have seen lots of action?Canada2017 said:
USS Texas was obsolete even at the beginning of WW2 and as a result saw little front line combat .
If it wasn't for her name the old slow tub would have been justifiably scraped for razor blades immediately after the war's conclusion.
Does this apply to personnel also?
Someone has to fix the tanks. Someone has to drive the supply trucks.
A supply ship had to carry the supplies across the pacific or Atlantic risking enemy subs.
Not every person, ship, tank, plane, etc. could be a front line lots of action person or piece of equipment. Some had to be support.
That doesn't make the Texas unworthy of being a museum ship
Come on guy ….the only reason this semi useless tub wasn't scrapped immediately after WW2 was her nameplate.
Millions to maintain the Alamo, San Jacinto or Goliad …..no issue .
It is their money so not for us to say.
True, if the tens of millions involved are entirely private donations .
35 million from the state ?
Can't be right , been told repeatedly it all came from 'private ' donations.
30 million to scrap it ?
Seems extremely high.
Govt bids always high.. public records
Total boondoggle from Day One .
All about a nameplate.
BTW most ships are bid out when they are scrapped.
Usually for a few bucks profit for the owner . Not much mind you…but they make something.
But the state would get charged 30 Million ?
LOL
The HMS Dreadnaught revolutionized naval warfare and arguably led to World War I, the most defining event of the 20th Century.
The USS Texas is the last remaining dreadnaught.
The USS Texas is the last remaining dreadnaught.
Canada dont care.. everybody can just go to pearlHarrison Bergeron said:
The HMS Dreadnaught revolutionized naval warfare and arguably led to World War I, the most defining event of the 20th Century.
The USS Texas is the last remaining dreadnaught.
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4th and Inches said:Canada dont care.. everybody can just go to pearlHarrison Bergeron said:
The HMS Dreadnaught revolutionized naval warfare and arguably led to World War I, the most defining event of the 20th Century.
The USS Texas is the last remaining dreadnaught.
'Canada ' toured the USS Texas ….did you ?
Meanwhile who could seriously disagree that going to Pearl Harbor …touring the deck plate on the USS Missouri where Japan signed their surrender documents ending WW2 isn't the better choice ?
Especially since from the Missouri one can see the wreck of the USS Arizona …..representing the beginning of our involvement in WW2.
Oahu isn't much to bother with truth be known . But Pearl Harbor is amazing .
Bro.. this is my last reply on this topic. One of us had family that served on BB35. Take your high opinions and stick themCanada2017 said:4th and Inches said:Canada dont care.. everybody can just go to pearlHarrison Bergeron said:
The HMS Dreadnaught revolutionized naval warfare and arguably led to World War I, the most defining event of the 20th Century.
The USS Texas is the last remaining dreadnaught.
'Canada ' toured the USS Texas ….did you ?
Meanwhile who could seriously disagree that going to Pearl Harbor …touring the deck plate on the USS Missouri where Japan signed their surrender documents ending WW2 isn't the better choice ?
Especially since from the Missouri one can see the wreck of the USS Arizona …..representing the beginning of our involvement in WW2.
Oahu isn't much to bother with truth be known . But Pearl Harbor is amazing .
I wasnt kidding when I said it means more to some..
I am out.
Canada2017 said:4th and Inches said:Canada dont care.. everybody can just go to pearlHarrison Bergeron said:
The HMS Dreadnaught revolutionized naval warfare and arguably led to World War I, the most defining event of the 20th Century.
The USS Texas is the last remaining dreadnaught.
'Canada ' toured the USS Texas ….did you ?
Meanwhile who could seriously disagree that going to Pearl Harbor …touring the deck plate on the USS Missouri where Japan signed their surrender documents ending WW2 isn't the better choice ?
Especially since from the Missouri one can see the wreck of the USS Arizona …..representing the beginning of our involvement in WW2.
Oahu isn't much to bother with truth be known . But Pearl Harbor is amazing .
Lol. This response is so out of touch. It is on par with the "buy an electric car if gas is expensive" mentality.
Growing up my family could not afford a trip to Hawaii. But living in the Houston area we could afford a drive for the day to see the Texas and seawolf.
We could afford a short trip to corpus for the Lexington.
As much as we wanted we could not visit Pearl Harbor.
Having multiple ships around the country of all classes gives people lots of opportunities to visit carriers, battleships, destroyers, subs, etc.
They are a piece of history whether they are the most successful carrier of ww2 or one that was built after the war. Whether it was an escort ship or a front line battleship with several kills.
But going by your rating system few battleships would fit that as they saw so little action and chances to take out enemy ships.
Having the Texas is having a piece of history.
cowboycwr said:Canada2017 said:4th and Inches said:Canada dont care.. everybody can just go to pearlHarrison Bergeron said:
The HMS Dreadnaught revolutionized naval warfare and arguably led to World War I, the most defining event of the 20th Century.
The USS Texas is the last remaining dreadnaught.
'Canada ' toured the USS Texas ….did you ?
Meanwhile who could seriously disagree that going to Pearl Harbor …touring the deck plate on the USS Missouri where Japan signed their surrender documents ending WW2 isn't the better choice ?
Especially since from the Missouri one can see the wreck of the USS Arizona …..representing the beginning of our involvement in WW2.
Oahu isn't much to bother with truth be known . But Pearl Harbor is amazing .
Lol. This response is so out of touch. It is on par with the "buy an electric car if gas is expensive" mentality.
Growing up my family could not afford a trip to Hawaii. But living in the Houston area we could afford a drive for the day to see the Texas and seawolf.
We could afford a short trip to corpus for the Lexington.
As much as we wanted we could not visit Pearl Harbor.
Having multiple ships around the country of all classes gives people lots of opportunities to visit carriers, battleships, destroyers, subs, etc.
They are a piece of history whether they are the most successful carrier of ww2 or one that was built after the war. Whether it was an escort ship or a front line battleship with several kills.
But going by your rating system few battleships would fit that as they saw so little action and chances to take out enemy ships.
Having the Texas is having a piece of history.
The USS Texas is a piece of 'history ' very few people bother to pay the price of admission to see .
Otherwise the state wouldn't have to periodically dump millions of dollars into the rusting hulk .
Most folks simply don't care .
And in reality there is nothing but the nameplate to care about.
The same could be said about numerous historical sites, markers, etc.Canada2017 said:cowboycwr said:Canada2017 said:4th and Inches said:Canada dont care.. everybody can just go to pearlHarrison Bergeron said:
The HMS Dreadnaught revolutionized naval warfare and arguably led to World War I, the most defining event of the 20th Century.
The USS Texas is the last remaining dreadnaught.
'Canada ' toured the USS Texas ….did you ?
Meanwhile who could seriously disagree that going to Pearl Harbor …touring the deck plate on the USS Missouri where Japan signed their surrender documents ending WW2 isn't the better choice ?
Especially since from the Missouri one can see the wreck of the USS Arizona …..representing the beginning of our involvement in WW2.
Oahu isn't much to bother with truth be known . But Pearl Harbor is amazing .
Lol. This response is so out of touch. It is on par with the "buy an electric car if gas is expensive" mentality.
Growing up my family could not afford a trip to Hawaii. But living in the Houston area we could afford a drive for the day to see the Texas and seawolf.
We could afford a short trip to corpus for the Lexington.
As much as we wanted we could not visit Pearl Harbor.
Having multiple ships around the country of all classes gives people lots of opportunities to visit carriers, battleships, destroyers, subs, etc.
They are a piece of history whether they are the most successful carrier of ww2 or one that was built after the war. Whether it was an escort ship or a front line battleship with several kills.
But going by your rating system few battleships would fit that as they saw so little action and chances to take out enemy ships.
Having the Texas is having a piece of history.
The USS Texas is a piece of 'history ' very few people bother to pay the price of admission to see .
Otherwise the state wouldn't have to periodically dump millions of dollars into the rusting hulk .
Most folks simply don't care .
And in reality there is nothing but the nameplate to care about.
In this state and others.
I don't know what the Battleship Texas did to you but it is clear it offends you because it was not the most successful battleship.
Which I don't get because if you look at the battle history of the Missouri it did nothing. It shot down a few planes, shelled the coast of Japan, shelled the coast of Korea, shelled the coast in Desert Storm, fired some missiles and was the ship the surrender was signed on for WW2.
Not exactly a huge record or big deal that the piece of paper that officially ended the war was signed on its deck.
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