The city has been wanting to revitalize the riverfront for tourism opportunities and commercial real estate development. Author: James Grant (12NewsNow), KBMT (12NewsNow) Published: 8:45 PM CDT July 6, 2021 Updated: 8:45 PM CDT July 6, 2021 LA PORTE, Texas — Beaumont city councilman Mike Getz believes the Neches River is the perfect place to relocate the historic Battleship Texas after it undergoes repairs. The overhaul should start next year, and the historic ship would be ready to move to a new port sometime in 2023. The ship has been docked in La Porte for more than 70 years. "I think it's a great opportunity,” Getz said. “It's something I think that would promote Beaumont. I think it would draw a lot of people into Beaumont." Getz believes it's a move that would put Beaumont on the map.