Battleship Texas Update - January 2, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions:

New Home?
We’re proud to have finalized an agreement with the Galveston Wharves Board securing Pier 15 as the new home of Battleship Texas. Learn more at https://battleshiptexas.org/coming-soon

What’s Next?
Battleship Texas will remain at Gulf Copper Shipyard for now and restoration will continue until her new home at Pier 15 is ready for her.

Current Projects?
Ongoing work includes replacing the wooden deck, running electrical cabling around the ship, paint prep in interior spaces, replacing the turret watersheds, restoring the 20 mm, 40 mm, and 3" guns, and other projects.

Touring?
No tours are being offered at this time. Specialty tours, like the Normandy Tour, Gunnery Tour, and Engineering Tour will return after our 2026 reopening.

Reopening?
There is a lot to be done before the ship is ready for touring at her new home at Pier 15, Galveston, Texas. We are targeting 2026 for reopening at Pier 15.

More FAQs at https://battleshiptexas.org/faq