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Battleship Texas Restoration Tour

Saturday, March 8, 2025

Join us aboard Battleship Texas for a unique opportunity to tour this historic vessel as repairs are ongoing. In this guided “Behind The Scenes Tour,” you will be shown the ongoing repairs and restoration and learn about the vessel’s history. Your docent will take you through the ship’s superstructure, captain’s cabin, main deck, and more!

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: 

Deck Restoration - Walk the plank as you step on the new wood decking meticulously laid down on the ship's bow. 

Captain's Cabin - Venture into the Captain's Cabin to see a hand-painted map uncovered after being lost for many years.

Gun Restoration - Get a firsthand look at the guns that fired upon the shores of Iwo Jima and Okinowa.

TOUR ACCESSIBILITY:

The tour takes place in an active shipyard and Battleship Texas is an active worksite. Because of this, there are certain accessibility

considerations. Due to ongoing work onboard, participants will need to be able to walk safely on uneven surfaces, climb narrow and 

steep stairs ("ladders"), and stand for extended periods. There are no ramps for mobility scooters or wheelchairs. This tour is entirely

outside, so participants should be mindful of severe heat or cold depending on the season. 

Total walking: 1/2 mile over 1 and 1/2 hours.

Total climbing: Equivalent of 3 flights of stairs, up and down.

DRESS CODE:

Participants MUST wear full-length pants and shirts that cover the entire leg and torso. All footwear must be closed-toed shoes

with good traction. Proper hard hats and eye protection will be provided before each tour. Anyone who does not meet the dress 

code requirements will not be allowed to participate.

AGE REQUIREMENT:

Participants MUST be at least 16 years of age. An adult or guardian must accompany anyone under the age of 18. Absolutely

NO ONE under the age requirement will be allowed into the shipyard.

TOUR LOCATION AND TIME:

Gulf Copper Shipyard, 2920 Todd Rd, Galveston, TX.  The tour begins at 10:30 a.m.

COST:

$50 per person, includes tour, lunch and parking

After the tour we will meet for lunch at the Tremont House, 2300 Ship Mechanic Row, Galveston, TX, 77550