The USS Texas (1892) was the first battleship of the United States Navy, serving from 1895 to 1911. It was part of the New Navy program of the late 19th century, designed to modernize the fleet and enhance its capabilities. The ship had a displacement of 6,315 long tons and was armed with a main battery of four 12-inch guns and secondary armament. USS Texas was involved in various operations and training exercises during its service, including the Spanish-American War. It was also the first American battleship to launch an aircraft, a Curtiss flying boat, in 1911. The ship was decommissioned in 1911 and later served as a training ship and museum in Texas. In 1948, the USS Texas was designated a National Historic Landmark, and it is currently located at the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, where it serves as a museum ship, offering visitors a glimpse into naval history and the evolution of ship design and technology in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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