Galveston, Battleship Texas and Pier 15

Battleship Texas finally finds home at Galveston's Pier 15, foundation leadership says
Battleship Texas, a staple Houston-area tourist attraction and the last still-floating ship to serve in both World Wars, has finally found a home. Tony Gregory, president and CEO of the Battleship Texas Foundation,
Battleship Texas finds new permanent home at Galveston Pier
The permanent home for the battleship had been in limbo for well over a year after the board had authorized and then backed out of, a leasing agreement. From August 2022 to March 2024, Battleship Texas was dry-docked in Galveston as it underwent repairs.
My 5 Cents: Battleship Texas to dock in Galveston at Pier 15
By Senator Robert Nichols, Texas Senate District 3 On March 6, 1836, the Alamo fell to the Mexican army after 13 days under siege. General Santa Anna launched an early […]
Galveston Wharves Board approves plan to make Pier 15 Battleship Texas' new home
The Battleship Texas is one step closer to having a new home. The foundation has previously stated that utilities, a gangway, and a gift shop must be set up before its relocation.
Battleship Texas finally finds new home after years of contentious debate
The Galveston Wharves Board of Trustees took an important step at its meeting Tuesday, voting to approve a berth for the Battleship Texas at the port's Pier 15.
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Port of Galveston trustees right to put Battleship Texas at Pier 15
The effort to berth the Battleship Texas at the Port of Galveston took a big step forward Tuesday when the Wharves Board of Trustees unanimously approved parking the historic dreadnaught
Battleship Texas one step closer to permanent home at Galveston’s Pier 15
The Battleship Texas is one step closer to having a new home. The foundation has previously stated that utilities, a gangway, and a gift shop must be set up before its relocation.
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Port of Galveston committee votes Pier 15 as likely Battleship Texas home
would require amending Galveston's city charter and could hurt the charter fishing/party boats based in the area, Patterson said. That leaves Pier 15, which began emerging as a front-runner ...
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Battleship USS Texas Finds Home in Galveston, SS United States Arrives in Mobile
The last World War I-era American dreadnought USS Texas (BB-35) will remain in the Port of Galveston as a museum ship, the ...
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Landry’s Spring Break Houston Adventure Series: Fun lights up the night at the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Enjoy the family fun Kemah Boardwalk, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, and Downtown Aquarium with the Spring Break ...
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Battleship Texas has new permanent home in Galveston
Battleship Texas has a new permanent home. The Galveston Wharves Board voted unanimously on Tuesday to move the Battleship Texas to Pier 15, which is near the cruise terminals. They didn’t give ...