BATTLESHIP TEXAS BB35  FORWARD MAST CHANGES 

The forward mast and main mast have the same components with the exception of the buckets atop the masts having a different shape.

The below forward mast images and corresponding dates only reflect the appearance as of that particular period.  Except for the Pilot House enclosure of 20 October - 4 November 1918, it is unknown when the changes were made.

Between 12 March 1914 to June 1916, three different mast configurations have been identified but the other two can not put in an chronological order.  A lack of information and-or dated photos during this period prevents such an ordering. 

Photos after the 4 January 1921 do not show any changes to the foremast configuration.

Oct 1913  12 March 1914
  • lookout bucket has curved top
  • horizontal arm below lookout bucket
  • Vertical pole relocated to the aft side of the bucket
 1914 - June 1916
  • new upper half on lookout bucket
  • removable covered top
 1914 - June 1916
  • additional arms near top of antenna
  • Horizontal battle gaff on back of bucket
 > June 1916
  • 2nd horizontal arm, below the original arm
  • Extensions on upper arm
 4 Oct 1917
  • A second horizontal arm near top vertical pole
  • Horizontal arm just below bucket
  • Torpedo Defense Platform has a barrier
  • Still present 2-tiered searchlight platforms
 27-30 January 1918
  • Back to single arm near to of vertical pole
  • No extensions on upper horizontal arm
  • 2-tiered searchlight platforms removed
  • Single level searchlight platform w concentration clock
 Nov - Dec 1918
  • The lookout bucket is enclosed
  • Enclosed pilot house
 1919 - 2nd qtr (from the aft side)

horizontal arm near top of the vertical pole have downward extensions at the ends

4 Jan 1921
  • Horizontal arms relocated just below lookout.
  • Searchlight platform raised
  • Enclosed torpedo defense platform