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Checked out the battleship Texas this am. Since it's not far from the house and it's 71deg. thought it a perfect day.Some of it's history.Interesting to welds next to rivets.Lots of these type welds through out the ship, but the battleship didn't fall apart. Wonder how many welds, how many pounds of rods and how many welders from 1911-1914?Anyone have a guess as to what kind of welder this is? No real markings to tell.
Reply:As ugly as those welds are, they are obviously doing the job, proving the pretty isn't always the best.
Reply:Welding in the early 1900's was pretty crude compared to the equipment we have today. I wold expect the welds to look a little rough. Ship had a long service. I've toured a few over the years and I was always impressed with the WWII ships as they were built on a very rapid schedule. Not much time for engineering changes then.ChrisAuction Addict
Reply:I also wouldn't be at all surprised to find that most of the welds are from her refit in WWII. Most likely much of her original structure back when she was launched was riveted..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:If she could talk, oh the stories she could tell. I live about 7 or 8 miles from her. The San Jacinto monument is on the same grounds.GravelThe difference between theory and practice is that in theory there is no difference.