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Steel hulls and saltwater
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2020 10:24 am
by John.A.Hunt
For a change of pace article: the 106 year old BB-35, the dreadnought USS Texas, will undergo extensive repairs during the next two years.
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/h ... fzZAtBndQs
Re: Steel hulls and saltwater
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2020 10:50 am
by John.A.Hunt
Congressman Brian Babin whose district includes the berth for BB-35 raises some concerns about moving the aging ship. Possibly build a dry dock on site instead.
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/opinio ... 937171.php
Re: Steel hulls and saltwater
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2020 11:50 am
by dan_s
I hope a lot of cruise ships don't end up in scrap yards soon. Susan & I love cruises and we have two booked for later this year, but I think today's FEAR will keep the cruise lines in a rough place for many years. I hate to see people living in FEAR.