The USS Texas, or more commonly referred to as the Battleship Texas, is a state landmark. People flock to visit this historical treasure from all over the world. Commissioned in 1914, the USS Texas served with the World War One’s Grand Fleet in 1917 under the leadership of Admiral Victor Blue. Assigned to reinforce the British fleet with convoy missions and forays, the battleship received several accommodations for her performance during WWI. She would spend the next years protecting the waters and undergoing several renovations, until she was called for action during WWII. The USS Texas fired upon German defenses during the Normandy Invasion, fought in the battle of Iwo Jima, and the Invasion of Okinawa. She also completed three Magic Carpet Rides!
Once the battles ended, the USS Texas found a home in the Houston Ship Channel. Charles Baker stated in his ceremonial speech, “Her wars are over. She has won the right to rest peacefully in Texas waters.” It was here that she became a museum that took visitors back in time to the world’s greatest battles. However, the harsh pounding Texas waters eroded the USS Texas down over time. In 2022, the Last Dreadnought, was towed through the Ship Channel by four tugboats and lifted onto a dry dock in at the Gulf Copper Shipyard. As she undergoes repairs to her hull, you can visit the USS Texas by joining in a Dry Dock Tour. 
This hundred-year-old ship has survived wars and rough waters to share her story of how she became the Last Dreadnought. There are a few people I want to thank for making this dry dock tour happen. First, Terry and Lee McIntire, I am grateful for the knowledge and the inside scope of the Battleship Texas. Thank you to the @BattleshipTexasFoundation for the opportunity to view this majestic ship in dry dock. Finally, a special shout out to guide Tom Scott for delivering an informative and entertaining tour. Thank you for answering all my questions!
USS Texas and the Men Who Commanded Her by Scott Baron
Reading Difficulty & Comprehension: Average book length of 288 pages
Flesch Reading Ease Score 60.05
Reading Level – 9th Grade (Plain English)
Workforce & Employment: Navy Admiral, Navy Captain, Welding, Restoration, Dock Worker, Museum Careers