Texas, New Jersey and now Kidd all seeing some yard time in the dry docks. Seeing these fine and historic ships getting much needed love and being cared for is an amazing thing to witness. Bravo Zulu.
My dad would be so proud that such good care is being taken of his old warship. I was fortunate to visit the USS Kidd with my dad and attend the annual April Memorial service while several of his WWII shipmates were still living. Seeing where he worked and slept on this ship is something that I’ll never forget. May God Bless the men of the USS Kidd.
I am so happy to see them taking care of the USS Kidd, she is so much more well taken care of by the museum that owns her. Then how the Patriots point museum takes care of the USS Laffey, or the USS Yorktown. My fear is one day we will lose both of those ships because of how poorly that museum takes care of them. But it is awesome to see how well this museum takes care of the USS Kidd, Zulu Bravo, and Well Done.
Very first ship I served on. I was in the Navy reserved before I went regular Navy. She was in the resvered fleet Philly naval ship yard 1963. The USS Wisconsion was next ship over. quite a contrast to say the least. I am 78 still remember my 6 plus years in the Navy like it was yesterday,and yes I would do it again.
Personally I think the Fletcher class destroyer is one of the most beautiful ships ever designed. Her sleek lines promise speed and her armament promises a world of hurt for her enemies.
I hope they post lots of videos of her in drydock being worked on. Her big sister USS New Jersey is in drydock in Philadelphia and looks good from the work that they're doing.
40 years ago when _Kidd_ first arrived in Baton Rouge, I spent some of my weekends chipping paint on her. I very briefly served aboard an _Adams_-class DDG, my father served in WW2 aboard a _Sumner_-class DD, and my godfather in WW2 served aboard a _Fletcher_. Thus, _Kidd_ has a special place in my heart. I'm glad to see her getting a thorough repair after 40 years, I'm just a bit miffed by the timing. I'm currently recovering from surgery so FINALLY have some time off to give a proper visit after several years, and she's not there. But it's all for the good if it keeps her around for a while longer.
Me too back in the 90's, spent several nights aboard her and we would spends nights on Alabama as well.. Also cool to see she is going to drydock in my hometown..
The early and late FLETCHER destroyers were beautiful warships. Haze gray and underway. The KIDD looks like she is on the prowl wherever she is moored. Of course, I like the SUMNERs and GEARINGs as well. Visit all museum ships whenever and wherever you can.
The USS Kidd is my favorite museum ship to visit. I especially appreciate all the work they did to put her back in her WW2 configuration. I only wish the same thing could be done with one of our 4 preserved Essex class Aircraft Carriers (I know, I know -- it would be way too expensive with a ship that size).
If you listen carefully, you can almost hear the Kidd whisper, "Are you taking me out to sea again? Where's my crew? I've waited for so long... It's what I was made for."
KIDD is receiving attention pierside at the moment, with three other ships in queue for the drydock before her. Rest assured, there will be videos from the drydock when the time comes. 🙂👍
You can use the USS turner Joys dry docking and work done as a yardstick. It was a few years ago and it ran the museum group 3 million dollars for painting and repairs.
i figured the rudder was gonna have to be cut since it was buried in all that silt, will there be plans on reattaching it? also will there be plans to dig out some of that silt?
Tug Captains: "Don't f#ck up! Lord, please do NOT let a line snap!" - LOL That tiny little boat on the port side acting like he is doing something. The best part of this is that despite her age, the Kidd is still more lethal than about 85% of the world navies.
Tug drivers did just fine. The small boats were from sheriff flotillas, there to keep recreational boaters from violating the security zone the USCG had placed around us for safety. Fortunately, they had a boring trip as most everyone respected the perimeter and our warnings on social media. 🙂
@@bahoonies From what I understand Kidd was given special permission from the Navy to fly the Jolly Roger. She was named after Admiral Kidd who was killed during the Pearl Harbor attack. And, yes she does look beautiful!
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Texas, New Jersey and now Kidd all seeing some yard time in the dry docks. Seeing these fine and historic ships getting much needed love and being cared for is an amazing thing to witness. Bravo Zulu.
Hopefully Olympia gets her turn soon as well.
USS The Sullivans could use some TLC too. All of them in Buffalo could use it.
My dad would be so proud that such good care is being taken of his old warship. I was fortunate to visit the USS Kidd with my dad and attend the annual April Memorial service while several of his WWII shipmates were still living. Seeing where he worked and slept on this ship is something that I’ll never forget. May God Bless the men of the USS Kidd.
I am so happy to see them taking care of the USS Kidd, she is so much more well taken care of by the museum that owns her. Then how the Patriots point museum takes care of the USS Laffey, or the USS Yorktown. My fear is one day we will lose both of those ships because of how poorly that museum takes care of them. But it is awesome to see how well this museum takes care of the USS Kidd, Zulu Bravo, and Well Done.
Awesome
Very first ship I served on. I was in the Navy reserved before I went regular Navy. She was in the resvered fleet Philly naval ship yard 1963. The USS Wisconsion was next ship over. quite a contrast to say the least. I am 78 still remember my 6 plus years in the Navy like it was yesterday,and yes I would do it again.
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MM2 My Frigate the USS Stein was about this size. The Tripoli and the Dixon were much bigger. PS we were attacked by a Sea Monster! No BS. Look it up.
Personally I think the Fletcher class destroyer is one of the most beautiful ships ever designed. Her sleek lines promise speed and her armament promises a world of hurt for her enemies.
Not a bad piece of work by an ex-lawyer, I'd say!
My dad (rip) served on DD-691 Mertz, a great day that this greyhound is getting some loving care. If he was still here he would be at attention.
I hope they post lots of videos of her in drydock being worked on. Her big sister USS New Jersey is in drydock in Philadelphia and looks good from the work that they're doing.
40 years ago when _Kidd_ first arrived in Baton Rouge, I spent some of my weekends chipping paint on her. I very briefly served aboard an _Adams_-class DDG, my father served in WW2 aboard a _Sumner_-class DD, and my godfather in WW2 served aboard a _Fletcher_. Thus, _Kidd_ has a special place in my heart. I'm glad to see her getting a thorough repair after 40 years, I'm just a bit miffed by the timing. I'm currently recovering from surgery so FINALLY have some time off to give a proper visit after several years, and she's not there. But it's all for the good if it keeps her around for a while longer.
Wonderful video - and just what I expected of a modern museum ship movement for perspective. Subscribed.
THANKS!!! Check out the Shipboard POV. You see some angles there that the drone can't convey.
So many good memories with the scouts on Kidd. So happy to see that she is still in good shape
Me too back in the 90's, spent several nights aboard her and we would spends nights on Alabama as well.. Also cool to see she is going to drydock in my hometown..
The early and late FLETCHER destroyers were beautiful warships. Haze gray and underway. The KIDD looks like she is on the prowl wherever she is moored. Of course, I like the SUMNERs and GEARINGs as well. Visit all museum ships whenever and wherever you can.
The USS Kidd is my favorite museum ship to visit. I especially appreciate all the work they did to put her back in her WW2 configuration. I only wish the same thing could be done with one of our 4 preserved Essex class Aircraft Carriers (I know, I know -- it would be way too expensive with a ship that size).
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Bet the dudes on them tugs feel hella cool rn
My son in law was on the tug pushing from behind. He was so excited.
@@rhondazalfen2156 that’s dope. I’m sitting on a tug rn but we never get to play with anything that exciting 😂
If you listen carefully, you can almost hear the Kidd whisper, "Are you taking me out to sea again? Where's my crew? I've waited for so long... It's what I was made for."
That smoke from the tug almost looks like she’s under power, how sweet that would be.
I thought the same thing!
On my bucket list. Last two I haven’t visited is the Texas and the Kidd. I’ll cya when you get out of dry dock.
Time for some good dry dock work.
2024 is just seeming to be the year of the dry dock. I wonder which other ships will get to see you this year.
My uncle was KIA on board USS Hopewell DD681 in the harbor between Battan and Coriggidor Feb 14, 1945!
Majestic!! Hope we get to see some drydock footage too??
KIDD is receiving attention pierside at the moment, with three other ships in queue for the drydock before her. Rest assured, there will be videos from the drydock when the time comes. 🙂👍
Will any refurb work be done to the cradle while the Kidd is away?
Yes.
How extensive will the repairs be?
You can use the USS turner Joys dry docking and work done as a yardstick. It was a few years ago and it ran the museum group 3 million dollars for painting and repairs.
Will she be passing downtown New Orleans or turning into the Harvey canal to get to the intracoastal?
Going to the Gulf. Too deep for the canals.
Nice video!
i figured the rudder was gonna have to be cut since it was buried in all that silt, will there be plans on reattaching it? also will there be plans to dig out some of that silt?
The Kidd sits high a dry in a cradle when the river is low and floating when the water is high.
At no time is the Kidd sitting in the mud.
They need to do this with the Alabama. She got knocked off the cradle and is stuck in the mud
Great videos
Yo! Look out for the bridge.
Tug Captains: "Don't f#ck up! Lord, please do NOT let a line snap!" - LOL That tiny little boat on the port side acting like he is doing something. The best part of this is that despite her age, the Kidd is still more lethal than about 85% of the world navies.
Tug drivers did just fine. The small boats were from sheriff flotillas, there to keep recreational boaters from violating the security zone the USCG had placed around us for safety. Fortunately, they had a boring trip as most everyone respected the perimeter and our warnings on social media. 🙂
Why are they towing the USS Kid backwards down the river?
They let the current slowly push her down river. Since it was only a short distance.
The Kidd fly's the Jolly Roger!
Very appropriate for a ship called Kidd. How beautiful she looks❤
@@bahoonies From what I understand Kidd was given special permission from the Navy to fly the Jolly Roger. She was named after Admiral Kidd who was killed during the Pearl Harbor attack. And, yes she does look beautiful!
@@Underwaystudios Very interesting. Thanks for the information.
She's beautiful
Why no captions?
@@misccomments9752: There's no talking to caption?
Just wait next thing they will be recalling veterans that used these ships last to train the new crews
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Drydock tours?
TBD
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Make her pretty!
I *AM* pretty, sir!
Interesting that three WWII era warships are getting dry-docked at the same time. Conspiracy theorists might have a take on this.
Oh, they do. To no end.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT PAINT HER IN THE DAZZLE CAMO PATTERN!!!!!
@lemmuhj : It won't be permanent. She'll have it for 5 years. Then, She'll have her 1943 camo 5N for 5 years. Then back to MS 22.