Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Battleship Texas latest: Deal to keep USS Texas in Galveston dies


GALVESTON, Texas — Battleship Texas faces an unsure long run as soon as once more after studies of a deal hit a snag.

Reports surfaced that the Battleship Texas Foundation stated they have been simply two months clear of an settlement with Landry’s to keep the send at Pier 21, close to the Galveston Historic Seaport, which could also be house to the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA.

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According to the Galveston County Daily News, the CEO of the Port of Galveston later stated there are a number of problems that want to be addressed ahead of the port can take at the historical USS Texas as a tenant.

Battleship Texas Foundation President Tony Gregory gave KHOU 11 the next observation referring to efforts to make Pier 21 its new house:

“We remain focused on working to make Galveston the home berth for the Battleship Texas and we are hopeful an equitable agreement for all parties can be reached in the coming months.”

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RELATED: Battleship Texas arrives at brief house in Galveston for monthslong upkeep

Battleship Texas is these days around the Galveston Channel at Gulf Copper Dry Dock & Rig Repair the place recovery at the USS Texas began in September 2022.

Baytown and Beaumont have been additionally into account to be everlasting houses for the USS Texas till March 2023 when the basis mentioned it will glance in different places to resolve the most productive long run location.

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Visitors having a look to excursion the battleship are nonetheless in success as dry dock tours began again this month and run thru December.  Tours will run simplest on Sundays and price $150 in keeping with price tag. Visit the foundation’s website for extra information.

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