Last weekend Cameron H. completed his eagle project after spending two days aboard the Battleship Texas. Cameron along with other scouts painted the walls and deck of the tailor shop on the 95 year old battle ship. The ship which has been docked at the San Jancinto Monument in LaPorte, Texas since the late 40′s, was restored in 1995 and is still in a constant state of restoration. Thanks to volunteers like Cameron and other scouts from 483, help preserve the history of the turn of the century battleship, which is the only one left from that time period. His project was especially close to my heart since my Dad who sailed on her with the 5th Marine Division and climbed down her sides into a landing craft to fight on Iwo Jima, while the Texas gave ship to shore fire support with her big guns.
Congratulations Cameron on compleating great project.
Those fumes get to you after a while
that project was alot of fun, and i want to say thank you to all those of you that hepled. The finished product looks incredible, and the ships curator could not have been happier! I would reccomend any projects aboard the Battleship for ANY upcoming Eagle Scouts. Thanks!