VIDEO: Iconic Battleship Texas refloats in Galveston after recent $21M repairš¢
GALVESTON, Texas ā The iconic Battleship Texas refloat began in the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 5 in Galveston.
The historic 122-year-old dreadnought served in both WWI and WWII .
SEE ALSO: Battleship Texas opening to public one last time this weekend before leaving San Jacinto Battleground
Tuesdayās refloat will kick off the shipās next phase of restoration at Gulf Copper Dry Dock & rig repair. In total, the restoration of the Battleship Texas is expected to cost roughly about $75 million.
Over the next 18-24 months, efforts will be focused on deck replacement, superstructure, and interiors.
SEE ALSO: Images of historic Battleship Texas as it makes milestone journey to Galveston for $35M repair
For the past 18 months, the ship has undergone extensive repairs at the shipyard totaling more than $21 million. The repairs included replacing over 700 tons of steel, painting the hull, and performing successful quality control checks.
In total, more than 200,000 hours of labor have gone into the project.
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