Why Abandoned Battleships haunt Texas - IT'S HISTORY

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Throughout the majority of its history, Texans often had to fight for their freedom and Texan military culture is deeply embedded in what makes Texas, Texas. The Lone Star has been the site of numerous famous battles but these iconic historical events were not just limited to land though, as Texas also has a long history connected to Naval Warfare. In fact, the history of several discontinued warships still lives on in Texas as there still remain several ships, each with a long story to tell long after their service. This begs the question though, what happened to these abandoned warships that led to them laying dormant in the waters of Texas?

Chapters:
0:00 The Abandoned Warships Which Serve as a Reminder of Texan History
1:48 Sponsorship – Established Titles: Become a Lord or Lady Yourself!
3:41 The History that Shaped Texan Military Culture
9:08 The USS Texas – The Last Dreadnought in Existence
17:01 The SS Selma – The Experimental Concrete Ship
21:05 The USS Westfield – The Ironclad Gunboat that Fought in the Civil War
23:59 Conclusion – What Remains of the Abandoned Warships in Texas

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