Brandt: Preserving Texas’ History
Brandt played a crucial role in preserving the historic Battleship Texas, the last remaining battleship from both World War I and World War II, which now serves as a floating museum in LePorte, Texas. Tasked by the Texas Wildlife Department, Brandt developed a long-term pump solution to address the ongoing issue of water leakage and rust-induced damage.
The scope of work included installing 42 new sump pump packages within the ship’s existing blister tanks, along with controllers, piping, and discharge assemblies. These pumps are vital in removing water from the ship, preventing it from sinking. The blister tanks, multi-level confined spaces located in the lower sections of the vessel, facilitated compartmentalized water removal to safeguard against complete sinking.
Brandt’s responsibilities encompassed demolishing existing dewatering pumps and piping, installing stainless steel dewatering pumps, controls, floats, PVC headers, deck sleeves, and Unistrut conduit brackets. This comprehensive solution was essential in ensuring the preservation of this historic artifact. Learn More.