This is what the Battleship Texas looked like in the 1960s

Wednesday, May 29, 2019
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The beautiful and historic Battleship Texas has been an iconic fixture at the San Jacinto Battleground for decades.

ABC13 Eyewitness News archive film shows two events from the early '60s.
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The first is from San Jacinto Day in 1962.

The second event is a ceremony on the ship. ABC13's mascot at the time, KiTiRiK is seen taking part in ceremonies and handing a flag to officials at the ship.

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