This Family Dug Up a 1-Ton Shell From the Battleship USS New Jersey in 2015

#OnThisDay, August 31, 2022, Battleship TEXAS was towed from the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site to Gulf Copper Shipyard in Galveston, Texas, for repair and restoration. By 11:32 pm, the ship was raised out of the water for the first time in over thirty years. Thank you to everyone who has supported #battleshiptexas over the years. You have shown the world that this historic vessel plays a pivotal role in honoring those who served and ensuring their legacy is not forgotten. To learn

2.4K views · 143 reactions | Our Wishing Well is back in action with sound and light effects    On the 2nd deck, the "Wishing Well" is an open hatch next to turret #3. The 16-inch projectiles were lowered from the main deck, down the hatch and into the shell flat. Now it accepts donations to support restoration and repair of the Battleship! | USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship | Facebook