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 | 43k | Texas (BB-35), after modernization, with tripods replacing the old cage masts. | U.S. Navy Photograph, contributed by Mike Green, courtesy of Leeward Publications. | |
 | 437k | Texas (BB-35) was designated as USN flagship in Sep 1927. The Flag Bridge was installed prior to the designation but after she left Norfolk dry dock, on 23 Nov 1926. The image is visible in the Jan. 1928 entry into Havana Harbor. Note the admiral's flag flying from the foremast, searchlights grouped on the main mast and three Chance-Voight O3U Corsairs mounted on the powder-type MK4 catapult atop #3turret. | Text contributed by Chuck Moore. USN photo courtesy Pieter Bakels. Photo added 05/01/08. | |
 | 84k | In January 1928, Texas (BB-35) transported President Coolidge to Havana for the Pan-American conference and then continued on via the Panama Canal and the west coast to maneuvers with the fleet near Hawaii. | USN photo courtesy of Robert M. Cieri. Text courtesy of DANFS. | |
 | 102k | Texas (BB-35), entering Havana Harbor Cuba, 15 January 1928, carrying President Collidge on board. | Unknown / Editors Collection | |
 | 118k | Firing her 14"/45 main battery guns, during long range battle practice, February 1928. | USNHC # NH 2792, now in the collections of the National Archives. | |
 | 30k | A Loening OL-6 on one of the catapults of the battleship Texas (BB-35) on June 1928. | USN Photo courtesy of Pieter Bakels. | |
 | 122k | Watercolor of a Presidential review during President Hoover's term of office, 1928-32. Crews line the rails of a Colorado class (BB-45-48) battleship as the ships pass in line astern of the reviewing stand with the airship Los Angeles (ZR-3) piercing the clouds accompanied by 9 biplanes. | Courtesy of Michael Schwarz. | |
 | 56k | View of the U.S. Battlefleet from above, possibly from the airship Los Angeles (ZR-3). | Photo courtesy of periscopefilm.com. | |
 | 112k | Oil on canvas painting by the artist Tom Freeman entitled "A Texan in New York". The Texas (BB-35) is shown here in the New York Navy Yard, 4 November 1930. | Photo and text courtesy of oldgloryprints.com | |
 | 93k | Idaho (BB-42) (foreground) and Texas (BB-35) steaming at the rear of the battle line, during Battle Fleet practice off the California coast, circa 1930. Idaho's four triple 14"/50 gun turrets are trained on the starboard beam. | USNHC # NH 73834, now in the collections of the National Archives. | |
 | 33k | Texas (BB-35) off New York City, late 1930 to early 1931. Note the Williamsburg Bridge in the background. | Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. Partial text courtesy of Charlie Sauer (USS Hailey DD-556 & USS Lloyd Thomas(DDE-764). | |
 | 77k | Secretary of the Navy Charles Francis Adams (left),and Captain Harold R. Stark, USN, Aide to the Secretary of the Navy, on the signal bridge of Texas (BB-35), March 1931. Note leg of the ship's tripod foremast behind them. | USNHC # NH 75776, now in the collections of the National Archives. | |
 | 105k | Secretary of the Navy Charles Francis Adams inspects the crew of Texas (BB-35), March 1931. | USNHC # NH 75775, now in the collections of the National Archives. | |
 | 19k | Commemorative post mark on the occassion of the visit of the Texas (BB-35) to the Virgin Islands, 22 Sept. 1934. | Courtesy of Jack Treutle. | |
 | 55k | Commemorative post mark on the occassion of Thanksgiving day 1934 on the Texas (BB-35). | Courtesy of Jack Treutle. | |
 | 310k | The Texas (BB-35) underway in the 1930's with three Vought O3U-3 aboard with the crew manning the rails. | USN Photo courtesy of Pieter Bakels. | |
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361k | Pre WW II aerial photo of the Texas (BB-35). Date is prior to April 1935, for it was during April through August at Bremerton Navy Yard that the birdbath platforms were installed atop both masts. As to a more specific date; I am perplexed by the absence of 50cal AA guns on the aft platforms of the Flag Bridge, refered to at this time as the AA Gun Platform. I do not know when the guns were installed. Renown 1920s-1930 model builder Armitage McCann has them on his 1931 Texas model. Maybe the photo predates the 50cal guns being aboard? |
USN photo courtesy of Robert M. Cieri. Text courtesy of Chuck Moore. | |
 | 67k | Texas (BB-35) in Long Beach, CA. before 8 April 1935. From San Pedro, she went into Bremerton Navy Yard at which time the birdbath platforms atop both masts were installed. Note 3 float planes on top of #3 turret. | Text contributed by Chuck Moore. Paul Ayers / & copy by the Inman Co. Long Beach. | |
 | 87k | Texas (BB-35) as she appeared after rebuilding in 1926 and before WW II. Date is not earlier than July 1935 for it was during 12 April to 22 July 1935 that the "birdbath" platforms were installed atop both masts. | Text contributed by Chuck Moore. USN photo. | |
 | 82k | Port bow view of the Texas (BB-35) , possibly circa July 1935. | USN photo courtesy of Robert M. Cieri. | |
 | 90k | The Texas (BB-35) entering Puget Sound Naval Shipyard for a period in drydock, possibly circa 1937. | USN photo courtesy of Robert M. Cieri. | |
 | 111k | Texas (BB-35) as seen on June 21, 1937 in the Panama Canal Gatun Locks. The "bird bath" on top of her fire controls contains 0.50 caliber machine guns. The standard 20 foot range finder is prominent atop her bridge. | USN photo. | |
 | 703k | Arizona (BB-39) in 1930's, maneuvering at sea astern of Tennessee (BB-43) and Texas (BB-35) (in lead). | USN photo courtesy Pieter Bakels. Photo added 05/01/08. | |
 | 79k | 1938 photo of the Texas (BB-35), modified with extra light weight anti-aircraft defenses. Machine gun platforms were added atop both masts. | U.S. Navy Photograph, contributed by Mike Green, courtesy of Leeward Publications. | |
 | 101k | Oil on canvas painting by the artist James Flood entitled "Texas (BB-35) - 1938". The Texas is shown gracing New York Harbor with her presence. | Photo and partial text courtesy of oldgloryprints.com | |
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178k | Arkansas (BB-33) & Texas (BB-35) sail in tandem. Arkansas departed Norfolk on 11 January 1940, in company with Texas and New York, and proceeded thence to Guantanamo Bay for fleet exercises. The easiest feature for distinguishing the Texas from the New York is the size of the navigation bridge which is located in the foremast one platform level above the roof of the conning tower. The bridge of the New York is short and extends only to the aft edge of the conning tower. The Texas' bridge extends to the forward edge of the conning tower with a single stanchion supporting its forward edge. These enclosed navigation bridges were added in 1917 at the "suggestion" of the Royal Navy who expressed the opinion that the open deck bridges found on American warships would be ill-suited for sailing in the North Sea or North Atlantic - they were right. |
USN photo courtesy of Robert M. Cieri. Partial text courtesy of DANFS. Photo i.d. & text courtesy of Chris Hoehn. | |
 | 45k | Texas(BB-35) takes water over the bow in this circa 1940 photo. | USN photo courtesy of Pieter Bakels. | |
 | 45k | Inspection time on the fantail of the Texas(BB-35), circa 1940. | USN photo courtesy of Pieter Bakels. | |
 | 109k | Dressed with flags for Navy Day, 27 October 1940. | Official U.S. Navy Photograph, USNHC # 80-G-464121, now in the collections of the National Archives. | |
 | 63k | Silhouetted against the sunset, while participating in North Atlantic convoy operations, circa summer 1941. Photographed by Lieutenant Dayton A. Seiler, USN. | Official U.S. Navy Photograph, USNHC # 80-G-K-387, now in the collections of the National Archives. | |
 | 104k | Chaumont (AP-5) at the Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Va., on 4 October 1941. Texas (BB-35) is in the background to the right with Dickerson (DD-157) and another four-piper. The British aircraft carrier in the foreground is probably HMS Illustrious under repair under "Aid Short of War." | Photograph USNHC # 19-N-25845, from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives. | |
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