Why the USS Texas flooded herself during WWII

[Onewolf426]

The USS Texas flooded itself...on purpose

Launched on May 18, 1912 and commissioned on March 12, 1914, the battleship USS Texas (BB-35) later flooded itself on purpose.

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[Bassbob]

That's awesome.

 

[powerboatr]

The USS Texas flooded itself...on purpose

Launched on May 18, 1912 and commissioned on March 12, 1914, the battleship USS Texas (BB-35) later flooded itself on purpose.

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ditto
very cool
lets do the lean and roll on some more shells
we visit her about once a year .
she is a grand gal
eagerly awaiting her move to the new pier after refits

 

[powerboatr]

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The most powerful weapon in the world in 1914 - Battleship Texas was on the front line of innovations in gunnery, aviation, and radar throughout her career. A veteran of both World Wars, today she is the world's last surviving Dreadnought. Over her 34 year career she was home to tens of...

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[HayesGreener]

That's American "Git 'er done" right there!

 

[Annihilator]

The USS Texas flooded itself...on purpose

Launched on May 18, 1912 and commissioned on March 12, 1914, the battleship USS Texas (BB-35) later flooded itself on purpose.

www.wearethemighty.com

Very good article, thanks!

 

[Talyn]

The USS Texas flooded itself...on purpose

Launched on May 18, 1912 and commissioned on March 12, 1914, the battleship USS Texas (BB-35) later flooded itself on purpose.

www.wearethemighty.com

 

[BruceMc]

I wish they could of dry displayed her here.

 

[SL66]

Visited the "Texas" at San Jacinto in 1974, I was 8 years old. I also got awarded a football trophy by Billy "White Shoes" Johnson that same year. Our team "Falcons" was sponsored by Nasa Space Center. I played offensive left tackle, now days I'm just offensive LOL. USA was a much different place back then.

 

[powerboatr]

I wish they could of dry displayed her here.View attachment 76680

yup
that was the plan a few years ago
dig a hole and concrete her in
it was the perfect back drop, i think tourism was low because folks had to drive all the way through la porte
and there is nothing out there on that road but refineries and hookers

 

[BruceMc]

yup
that was the plan a few years ago
dig a hole and concrete her in
it was the perfect back drop, i think tourism was low because folks had to drive all the way through la porte
and there is nothing out there on that road but refineries and hookers

I liked taking the Lynchburg ferry across to San Jacinto. The kids loved it.