I haven't had any success documenting abandoned neighborhoods in Houston, however, I did get to see an abandoned ship made of concrete in Galveston this past week. The SS Selma was built in 1919. It was made of concrete because there was a steel shortage due to World War I. It sustained damage when it collided with a jetty in Mexico and was hauled back to Galveston for repairs. Once in Galveston, they discovered that no one knew how to repair a concrete ship. The SS Selma was scuttled just off Pelican Island in Galveston. During the 50's, a hermit lived abroad the ship with goats and chickens. It is now a stop on the dolphin tours you can take in Galveston, and our tour guide mentioned that sometimes you can see families picnicking on the ship. It is home to nesting American Oystercatchers - a seabird that mates for life with one partner.
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