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In medieval times, warships had a single deck, with raised structures at each end: the "forecastle" in the front, and the "aftercastle" in the rear.Following the introduction of cannon, the aftercastle was gradually replaced with a simpler structure consisting of the halfdeck above the main deck, extending forwards from the stern to the mainmast; and above that the quarterdeck, extending about ...
The texas, in American English, [1] is a structure or section of a steamboat that includes the crew's quarters. It is located on the hurricane deck , which is also called the texas deck. This long, narrow cabin is near and may be surmounted by the pilothouse .
This is a List of National Historic Landmarks in Texas and other landmarks of equivalent landmark status in the state. The United States' National Historic Landmark (NHL) program is operated under the auspices of the National Park Service, and recognizes structures, districts, objects, and similar resources according to a list of criteria of national significance. [1]
Giving birth to a daughter, Jane became known as "The Mother of Texas". [2] [3] Samuel D. Parr started a settlement in 1838 that would become Port Bolivar. [4] The original Fort Travis was located on the east end of Galveston. The present location was the Confederate Fort Green [5] In 1872 Bolivar Point Lighthouse was constructed north of Fort ...
In an interview with ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers said he doesn’t expect to play college football next year, offering some clarity to rampant speculation over the highest ...
The Waggoner Ranch is a historic ranch located 13 miles south of Vernon, Texas, in north Texas near the Red River and Oklahoma border. Founded in 1852 by Daniel Waggoner, [2] it is the largest ranch within one fence in the United States. [3] [4] The land has been used to raise crops, beef cattle, and horses and to produce oil.
Six Flags opened in 1961 in Arlington. These photos from the Star-Telegram show long-gone rides, historic moments and fun memories from the 1960s into into 2010s.
In 1993–94 the ranch was featured in the Little Texas music video "God Blessed Texas". The ranch is now an event and conference center, owned by Forever Resorts. It was home to the KLTY-FM radio Christian concert Celebrate Freedom, held annually during the Independence Day celebration, and hosted the 4 July 2009 " America's Tea Party ", which ...