Texas, Galveston and Pier 15

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 city’s Wharves Board of Trustees announced. Texas will move to the city’s Pier 15,
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.
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.
Galveston Wharves Board OKs permanent home for USS Texas battleship
The USS Texas, the last remaining World War I battleship, will be permanently docked at Pier 15 in Galveston after over a year of uncertainty regarding its home.
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 has new permanent home in Galveston
Nearly three years after leaving its home by the San Jacinto Monument, the ship is going to dock permanently in Galveston.
Battleship Texas CEO outlines next steps after securing Galveston berth
The most anticipated agenda item at last week's Port of Galveston Board of Trustees meeting felt, in many ways, like a foregone conclusion. But when the board voted to extend a long-term lease to the port's highest-profile tenant,
Former Battleship Texas berth to undergo $40M restoration
The berth dredged to house Battleship Texas, seen here in 2013, will be restored to its original landscape. Photo: Smiley N. Pool/Houston Chronicle via Smarter, faster on what matters.
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The USS Texas (BB-35) Finally Finds A Permanent Home
The Texas Battleship Foundation aims to have the ship fully restored and ready for visitors by next year—marking a whole new ...
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Historic USS Texas Secures Permanent Mooring at Galveston's Pier 15, Bolsters Local Tourism Hopes
The USS Texas secures a permanent berth at Pier 15 in Galveston, foreseeing a future of tourism and education.
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Could big changes be coming to Galveston’s waterfront? | Here’s what’s being considered
GALVESTON, Texas — Could adding another cruise ... the potential relocation of the USS Texas to the port, and the development of public waterfront amenities near Pier 21, as recommended in ...