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Battleship TEXAS BB35 Hard Hat Tours If you have ever wondered about all those areas aboard the Battleship Texas that are closed to the general public, now’s your chance to go behind the scenes. Participants
will be able to see areas of the ship rarely seen by the public.
Featured highlights of the tours include the Ammo Handling Room, Drying Room, Boiler Room, Main Radio Room, Plotting Room,
Forward Dynamo Room, Forward Power Distribution Room, Central Station, #
1 Turret, and the Pilot House.
Any Questions:
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The volunteer organization, in concert with Texas Parks & Wildlife, is hosting the Hard Hat Tours scheduled for this season. Now you can satisfy your curiosity and take with you an appreciation for the importance of this early 20th Century dreadnought’s construction, equipment and operation, innovations, and operational history. You are going into areas of the ship that have not had any restoration work done for several years so these areas can be quite dirty. Wear clothing that is appropriate for this type of adventure. Take Note of the list to the right!! The next Hard Hat Tours will be: January 19, 2008 March 15, 2008 May 10, 2008 281-479-2431 x234
E-mail:
Barbara.Graf@tpwd.state.tx.us |
Participants NEED to bring and Understand the Following;
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limited amount of tours are open to anyone 14 years of age and older by
reservation only, at 8:30am
- 10:30am - 1:00pm and 3:00 pm.
Promptness is required, as start times
are strictly observed. The tours are available via a minimum donation of $30.00 cash, or a check written out to: San Jacinto Battlegrounds Association Note; write "Battleship TEXAS" in the "Memo" section of your check. Please! The Battleship TEXAS is located 22 miles east of downtown Houston. From Interstate 610 east, take Texas Highway 225 east for 11 miles to Texas Highway 134 (Battleground Road), continue north about 3 miles to the park. Or take I-10 east to Lynchburg Road, go south 2 miles to ride the free Lynchburg Ferry. Once across the Houston Ship Channel, it will be a short drive on Texas Highway 134 to the park. Or go to your favorite MAP website and input the following address; 3527 Battleground Rd. LaPorte, TX 77571
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RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
There are a limited number of slots available:
For more information and to make Reservations,
call the park at 281-479-2431 x234 or e-mail to: Barbara.Graf@tpwd.state.tx.us