BATTLESHIP TEXAS at San Jacinto State Historical Park

We took a tour of the Battleship Texas. It is the only surviving battleship to have fought in both world wars. She is maintained as a monument to the American Sailors who fought through two world wars in defense of liberty. At the time she was commissioned in 1914, Texas was lauded as the most powerful weapon in the world. Her 14 inch guns could dominate any other ship afloat. She was the first U.S. battleship to launch an aircraft. She fired over 19,000 rounds supporting Allied landings on Morocco, Normandy, Southern France, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa and shot down Japanese "Kamikaze" aircraft in World War II. We really enjoyed being able to tour her with our boys and learn more about the brave sailors who fought for our freedom, we are so lucky to be able to live in this amazing country and enjoy our freedom. Thank you to all the soldiers who risk their life's for this beautiful country!!KitchenStoreLaundry RoomToiletsMedical RoomBarbor ShopIt is amazing how many beds they cramed into so many small places!San Jacinto Monument, rising 570 feet above the battleground, stands as a memorial to the men who fought for Texas independence. Built to commemorate the centennial of the battle, it is the tallest masonary structure in the world. This is the veiw we had from the look out just under the star.Ater the tour of the Battleship and the monument we took our car on a ferry ride and got lunch and drove around looking at houses in Mid- Town Houston. Huge beatiful houses!!