Oh my. Badly need of repairs on her hull. It put a tear in my eye. Hope they restore her to her glory days. Such a beautiful destroyer. USS Kidd did her duty and now it's our turn to make her great again.
@@justdeaf-ry6bn: The touchpoints are the problem (those rusty rectangles that you see). The majority of the hull is in great shape based on the preliminary sounding made in Baton Rouge. But you can donate at usskidd.com. Let's make her better than the bare minimum.
They have plans to give her this black and white strip camo paint job that is SUPER hideous! They also have plans to build a segregated quarters on the ship that the Navy abandoned for a good reason. I have asked them to reconsider both of these bad moves
LST-393 and John W. Brown as well (the later got back to Baltimore, under her own power of course, today). LST-325 was in last year I think. Cobia, Croaker, and The Sullivans should be going in somewhat soon.
My father was an original crew member of the Kidd and survived the kamikaze attack on April 11. I visited her several times attending reunion's with my Dad. His memorial service was on the Kidd. Great memories. Glad they are restoring her. Hope for one more visit.
I am so glad that this proud vessel has finally gotten the help she so richly deserves . It saddens me to think that she had to wait so many years to be refurbished , though. But , whe she returns to her home berth , in Baton Rouge ,Louisiana , she can still be the proud war ship that she was meant to be . ❤
@SwampDog-w8i : Keep in mind, she wasn't sitting derelict and wasting away. KIDD is still considered one of the most authentically restored vessels in the Historic Fleet. She's getting hull work done; something every single historic must do.
I love the shots of the hull. It shows the a contrast between two old warships with two very different stories. I'm referring to the hull of the USS New Jersey whose hull was in excellent condition compared to USS Kidd. But BB62 kept on serving thru several conflicts so naturally she got the proper maintenance when it was needed over the years.
The Jersey also cost 20+ times what the Kidd did and could have carried nukes. Kind of like the B-2 stealth bomber in and the Air Force is their white whale. Cost billions to build, hundreds of millions to maintain, only have 20 of them and pretty much have no use besides a first strike which starts WWIII. The AF would love to get rid of them so they could spend their budget on other things, but they carry nukes which keeps them in the game.
@mshafer2006 : Thanks! 🙂 The rudder was shaved to get out of the cradle. That's not deterioration. The touchpoints (the rusty rectangles) are out primary problem along with those along the keel.
I wonder if they're ever going to take the USS Lexington to dry dock someday I heard that ship is sitting on the bottom not even floating can you imagine what kind of damn what kind of shape that Hall is in.
They had to cut it? the corrosion since then makes it look like it had corroded away to this point, possibly because of the highly variable water level of the river where she normally lives...
@@michealfeeney8920 they cut 4' off to help get it outta the mooring, it was basically what the navy added to the fletchers to help them turn better, as designed they did not have enough rudder. when i was under her 30 years ago the props were well in the air, when i was under her last year the bottom foot or so was in the silt, along with that rudder extension
My dad served on USS McCord DD534. I was privileged to tour the Cassin Young one time. Amazing how 300 guys could live on such a small ship and not go bonkers. Dad was a plank owner on the McCord and served on her until the end of the war. Those “Tin Can” sailors were true hero’s . I have dad’s uniform on display in a glass case in my home along with a picture of the McCord.
Amazing to see. Fletcher class was the most produced ship in history. They served I believe till the 90s with foreign nations which is incredible. I believe Kidd is the last remaining unmodified WW2 variant. Such a huge piece of history. Will for sure see her after overhaul.
From what I've researched, she is. My grandfather served on the Ross, a sisterr ship to the Kidd. When I was doing research on the Ross I found out about the Kidd. I'd like to see the Kidd when completed.
Great video! As a former tincan sailor (DD-938) and tugboater (1600T Master Oceans & Master of Towing Oceans) this was great! We sailed with the Spru-can USS Kidd in 82. I'd love to know more about the bad @ss boat being built in the next slip!
It would be nice to see her repainted in the measure 22 paint scheme, I believe that is how she is currently painted. I'm not a big fan of measure 31 scheme. Great video and best of luck on the restoration of this beautiful ship, no matter what paint scheme is ultimately applied!
I build models for radio control and currently have 2 Fletchers. One is a baseline square bridge ship, the other is USS Hazelwood (DD 531,) a "FRAM" ship, circa 1960 with DASH helo deck and hanger, twin hedgehog launchers and a tripod mainmast. I feel the urge to add a third to the fleet ... USS Kidd (DD 661) with the anti-air upgrades. Should be fun. Camo would be the measure she is wearing now.
Really a fascinating process. I don’t think I've seen a better video on this topic. Simple in theory, but I can't imagine it's easy to allign a ship on keel blocks. Such a pity this couldn't have been done for the SS United States too. But I doubt there is a dry dock that large.
@@Boomer9985: The touchpoints are the problem (those rusty rectangles that you see). The majority of the hull is in great shape based on the preliminary sounding made in Baton Rouge. But you can donate at usskidd.com. Let's make her better than the bare minimum.
A worthy investment to restore the Kidd for future generations to learn of the courage and sacrifice of all US service personnel during WWII! If you haven’t seen Greyhound on Apple TV, please check it out. The USS Kidd has a major part in that movie. Outside shots of the destroyer and crew were filmed on location in Baton Rouge aboard the Kidd. A gimbal was built to show the effects on the ship and crew fighting against German U-Boats in the North Atlantic. The action sequences are riveting. Many Americans now don’t realize how close the US and the Western Allies were to losing WWII. The Germans had a stranglehold on shipments of supplies to England. Without the armed escorts providing protection from the air and sea, England would have been starved into surrendering. We must remember the ships and men that kept the supplies and re-enforcements coming from the US and Canada to eventually defeat Germany.
Considering the number of years she has been in and out of the water, her age and the usual wear and tear of time she looks pretty good. I imagine cleaning her up, addressing any thin hull areas, attaching the proper anodes and painting her up will be on the punchlist. I do wonder if they will keep the rudder clipped for ease of docking or return it to the original length?
just noticed something interesting, the rudder is not in the same position it was when she was high and dry last year in the drought, it was just a little bit to the right of the depth markings (id post the pic but i don't think thats easy on Utube) i would've thought it was secured and locked down like most museum ships
Having never stepped foot on the USS Kidd, how is the condition on the inside of the ship? Is she preserved inside like the USS Alabama is? And, how long is the projected restoration gonna take?
@chuckhalen9543 : You can tour and view all of interior spaces except for the enginerooms and firerooms (due to vertical access). Estimates are that she'll wrap up her yard period in December or January.
@@usskidd661 that’s outstanding! I’m in BR pretty frequently and I’ve got to take the time to visit this ship! Just watched a video prior to this reply about the Kidd and didn’t realize what a colorful, intense history she had while commissioned! Happy my home state gets to host/keep her! My prayer is that museum pieces will always be refurbished when needed so that they may continue to teach other generations for centuries to come! An example is Union Pacific restoring Big Boy 8444 and letting her run across the country for ppl to see every few years! Thanks for the reply!
There is just something about a Fletcher destroyer. Classic warship. Obviously they have structural work they’re going to do on the hull but will she get a complete repaint?
@@usskidd661 She will look beautiful with those hull repairs and some fresh paint. Good for another 50 years. I have never seen a Fletcher with so much oil canning. She’s seen a lot of rough seas.
@Sapper201D : "Poor upkeep" is a little harsh. KIDD is in much better shape than many of her sisters, and has been praised on her condition by Naval inspection teams. She's 82 years old; a senior citizen.
They have a big list. Number one hull repair. Make her water tight above and below water line. New paint keal to masthead. New louvers for the ventilation system to keep water out and be closer to 45 configuration. Restoration of stewards birthing on port side after removing 60s dumbwaiter. Rust repairs above and below decks. Replacement of deck on fantail. Repair 40mm ,20mm guns and search lights. Much more if donations allow.
@edwardbrophy9749 : The interior bulkheads? As in "compartmentalization?" They're fine. The bulkhead on the deckhouses Main Deck and above have seen bimetallic corrosion and we've been repairing that quite a bit (see our FB or Instagram) for the past several years, replacing wasted metal and putting in organic barriers to stop or reduce the electron theft.
My uncle was on the kid when it was attacked by the Japanese in 1944 by a dive Kamikaze plane some were killed he serviced he made it his name was ray levesque
@@usskidd661 with proper maintenance maybe. In the real world…nope. Look at the Texas…beloved by Texans and she almost sank. That whole big state almost lost her.
@@johnmagill7714: Like where? Her location is part of the reason she's in such good shape after all this time. Fresh water plus not being immersed 100% of the time.
I noticed some extensive hull corrosion, especially on the underside, some cracks in the frame, and extensive damage to the rudder. She should have been sent to the docks earlier than this. Shameful
@salazarslytherin4106 : The rudder was shaved to get her clear of the cradle. See the lower piece in this link where it shows zero corrosion (facebook.com/share/p/hc2xEHUgnjNxtzgH/?mibextid=oFDknk). As for the hull, at least let the shipyard CLEAN her off prior to determining her status. There's nothing in this video other than the touchpoints (which we've already known AND published about) that shows anything definitive about the hull.
They have plans to give her this black and white strip camo paint job that is SUPER hideous! They also have plans to build a segregated quarters on the ship that the Navy abandoned for a good reason. I have asked them to reconsider both of these bad moves.
They’re restoring her to period correct refit. And while the camo scheme she’s going to be painted in isn’t right for the exact refit it is one of them and allows them to show people the different camo schemes she wore. What is your issue with any of this?
@@vortecmacs hi. My issue with the camo scheme is that it’s ugly, it will detract from the ship’s original appearance as a U.S. warship. It’s a gimmick in my view and sadly misplaced. You should put it out for feedback. If I’m wrong, popular option will tell us. As for the segregated quarters, this was abandoned by the Navy for good reason. I find it distasteful and question the motives behind such a plan. I believe it dishonors her crew. I carry this position as a man in his 60’s raised by a decorated veteran from the South Pacific growing up listening to stories of the men who served from all walks of life.
@@pduderocker the camo is what she wore as an American warship during WWII. And to match that refit her segregated quarters are accurate. Are you saying that those men of color who fought on that ship during WWII shouldn’t be represented? Was their service less? History still happened even if you try to pretend it didn’t. You dishonor those men if you don’t tell their story. And that’s what you need to think about. Not people in 2024 getting uncomfortable. Hell. You better feel uncomfortable if you’re a student of history. That’s how we make sure we don’t repeat these wrongs.
@pduderocker : Steve, if you feel we're dishonoring the crew by returning the Steward's Berthing, I urge you to go to 2:20:15 of our video Nightmare Off Okinawa about the kamikaze attack (ruclips.net/p/PLKkghO7WCFIFWaKi9R_Dvf8XS5l_x2Pd2&si=03iEBQkXkSShHCRW). Listen to the story of Charles Green and of the way his fellow shipmates cared about his legacy. No objections have been raised about this project by the Kidd family, by the family of KIDD crew members, or anyone else. As one viewer put it to you elsewhere, it's not about celebrating segregation. It's about telling ALL of our crew member's stories, and about having the ship closer to her 1945 configuration. It's about education, so we don't repeat the mistakes of the past. Watch the video. I knew these crewmen who passed on Charles' story. They would approve of this project.
@pduderocker : Steve, the Steward's Quarters were there on her August 1945 target restoration date (which is not her decommissioning date). The work has already started and was never up for a vote.
It’s not being put back to celebrate it, it’s being restored to be remembered. History isn’t always as we want it to be. The Kidd crew know what they are doing.
@@PhantomP63 thank you for your remarks. I have a request, ask yourselves Why the Navy abandoned the segregation of her crew quarters and if the basis of their decision does or does not still apply today. I remain convinced that this plan is an ill conceived notion. Suggesting that her curators know best is not a serious comment, they are no different than any of us, obligated to celebrate her memory without any moral authority over her legacy, the descendants of her crew or her contributions to freedom throughout our nation. I can appreciate different views and I have no constitutional right not to be offended by opposing ones only the right to voice my own. I wish the project great success and commend those in its service. As a recipient of the freedoms she helped protect I will speak out on her behalf whenever I see a need. I can promise you I am not alone on this. I never like to see progress marginalized by those who would prefer to turn pages backwards to point out failures as though they have never been addressed, there is no value in this approach.
Oh my. Badly need of repairs on her hull. It put a tear in my eye. Hope they restore her to her glory days. Such a beautiful destroyer. USS Kidd did her duty and now it's our turn to make her great again.
@@justdeaf-ry6bn: The touchpoints are the problem (those rusty rectangles that you see). The majority of the hull is in great shape based on the preliminary sounding made in Baton Rouge. But you can donate at usskidd.com. Let's make her better than the bare minimum.
They have plans to give her this black and white strip camo paint job that is SUPER hideous! They also have plans to build a segregated quarters on the ship that the Navy abandoned for a good reason. I have asked them to reconsider both of these bad moves
@@pduderockerooh man she should just have a fresh coat of her regular paint not some dazzle or stripe design
@@pduderockerif it’s in line with target restoration date, there is no issue.
She really needs a lot of help.
Texas, NJ, now Kidd all going in to drydock this year. Big year for the museum fleet!
@@Harrier42861 lot of ships to revisit when they are back in port
LST-393 and John W. Brown as well (the later got back to Baltimore, under her own power of course, today). LST-325 was in last year I think. Cobia, Croaker, and The Sullivans should be going in somewhat soon.
Texas was last year but yeah and not too soon by the looks of it.
Didn't the Cod just come out of drydock earlier this year? Or was it last year?
“It’s all just a coincidence that all these museum ships are going into drydock at the same time”, said the Intelligence Officer…..
My father was an original crew member of the Kidd and survived the kamikaze attack on April 11. I visited her several times attending reunion's with my Dad. His memorial service was on the Kidd. Great memories. Glad they are restoring her. Hope for one more visit.
My dad was a plank member and served on DD661 for 3 years in WWII! Fix her up guys, can’t wait to see her in 2025❤️
Great year for the fleet, first texas, then new Jersey now, kidd. Good to see.
Don't forget LST-325, Liberty ship JOHN W. BROWN, and French destroyer MAILLE BREZE.
I am so glad that this proud vessel has finally gotten the help she so richly deserves .
It saddens me to think that she had to wait so many years to be refurbished , though.
But , whe she returns to her home berth , in Baton Rouge ,Louisiana , she can still be the proud war ship that she was meant to be .
❤
@SwampDog-w8i : Keep in mind, she wasn't sitting derelict and wasting away. KIDD is still considered one of the most authentically restored vessels in the Historic Fleet. She's getting hull work done; something every single historic must do.
I love the shots of the hull. It shows the a contrast between two old warships with two very different stories. I'm referring to the hull of the USS New Jersey whose hull was in excellent condition compared to USS Kidd. But BB62 kept on serving thru several conflicts so naturally she got the proper maintenance when it was needed over the years.
The Jersey also cost 20+ times what the Kidd did and could have carried nukes. Kind of like the B-2 stealth bomber in and the Air Force is their white whale. Cost billions to build, hundreds of millions to maintain, only have 20 of them and pretty much have no use besides a first strike which starts WWIII. The AF would love to get rid of them so they could spend their budget on other things, but they carry nukes which keeps them in the game.
Wow, old girl definitely needs some TLC on the hull and rudder. What a year for all the Museum ships. Best of luck on the dry dock repairs.
@mshafer2006 : Thanks! 🙂 The rudder was shaved to get out of the cradle. That's not deterioration. The touchpoints (the rusty rectangles) are out primary problem along with those along the keel.
I wonder if they're ever going to take the USS Lexington to dry dock someday I heard that ship is sitting on the bottom not even floating can you imagine what kind of damn what kind of shape that Hall is in.
Well done, friends! So sorry you had to cut the rudder, ugh! Can't wait to see the progress...all of us in Buffalo are pulling for you!
They had to cut it? the corrosion since then makes it look like it had corroded away to this point, possibly because of the highly variable water level of the river where she normally lives...
@@michealfeeney8920 that was marks from a cutting torch
@@michealfeeney8920 they cut 4' off to help get it outta the mooring, it was basically what the navy added to the fletchers to help them turn better, as designed they did not have enough rudder.
when i was under her 30 years ago the props were well in the air, when i was under her last year the bottom foot or so was in the silt, along with that rudder extension
Poor girl looks tired, glad to see her up in air on dry land getting the work and love she needs. Hope to Visit the USS Kidd someday!
My grandpa served on the USS Kidd. So glad to see you fixing her
Congrats on going feet dry. She looks amazing. Those wheels are huge for her size - you can tell she was made to go fast fast. 😁👍🏻
Hats off to the Tugs. That took a lot of patience and skill!
Aah, this brings back memories. I was on the USS Porterfield DD682 and went through drydock in Long Beach in 64
Great to see her getting her work done. Got to see Cassin Young in dry dock is 2010 so it’s really cool seeing another fletcher high and dry.
My dad served on USS McCord DD534. I was privileged to tour the Cassin Young one time. Amazing how 300 guys could live on such a small ship and not go bonkers. Dad was a plank owner on the McCord and served on her until the end of the war. Those “Tin Can” sailors were true hero’s . I have dad’s uniform on display in a glass case in my home along with a picture of the McCord.
Amazing to see. Fletcher class was the most produced ship in history. They served I believe till the 90s with foreign nations which is incredible. I believe Kidd is the last remaining unmodified WW2 variant. Such a huge piece of history. Will for sure see her after overhaul.
@@brionmurdock966: CUITLAUAC (formerly USS JOHN ROGERS) served in Mexico until 2001.
From what I've researched, she is. My grandfather served on the Ross, a sisterr ship to the Kidd. When I was doing research on the Ross I found out about the Kidd. I'd like to see the Kidd when completed.
Great video! As a former tincan sailor (DD-938) and tugboater (1600T Master Oceans & Master of Towing Oceans) this was great! We sailed with the Spru-can USS Kidd in 82. I'd love to know more about the bad @ss boat being built in the next slip!
I truly hope that she gets back to her former glory. I love to see war relics restored especially ships. God bless and have a good day.
My Grandpa served on the Ross, the sister ship to the Kidd. I can't wait to visit her when done.
It would be nice to see her repainted in the measure 22 paint scheme, I believe that is how she is currently painted. I'm not a big fan of measure 31 scheme. Great video and best of luck on the restoration of this beautiful ship, no matter what paint scheme is ultimately applied!
The ship I served on was sold to the Egyptian navy, does the heart good to see this on being saved.
Greyhound! Just in time to save that USS Kidd hull for future generations. Nice piece of film work. Thanks!
@@PowerfulTruth: Greyhound money got used up during COVID.
My Father in law served on the Jenkins. He loved seeing this ship preserved.
Very cool. I watched the USS Cogswell go into dry dock in 1968 at Long Beach. I was the DCA.
We’ve moored up a bunch of time next to the Kidd. Glad to see it get much needed maintenance.
Good luck with the repairs. This ship deserves it.
I build models for radio control and currently have 2 Fletchers. One is a baseline square bridge ship, the other is USS Hazelwood (DD 531,) a "FRAM" ship, circa 1960 with DASH helo deck and hanger, twin hedgehog launchers and a tripod mainmast. I feel the urge to add a third to the fleet ... USS Kidd (DD 661) with the anti-air upgrades. Should be fun. Camo would be the measure she is wearing now.
Extremely well done video! Looking forward to seeing her restoration progress.
Really a fascinating process. I don’t think I've seen a better video on this topic. Simple in theory, but I can't imagine it's easy to allign a ship on keel blocks. Such a pity this couldn't have been done for the SS United States too. But I doubt there is a dry dock that large.
What a major milestone. Congratulations to all for the hard work!
Very glad to see this being done!
So much work to do. Wish you all the best.
You fellas have your work cut out for you ! The damage alone along the bottom is is pretty extensive !! Best wishes to all of you from Iowa
@@Boomer9985: The touchpoints are the problem (those rusty rectangles that you see). The majority of the hull is in great shape based on the preliminary sounding made in Baton Rouge. But you can donate at usskidd.com. Let's make her better than the bare minimum.
Can't wait to see the finished product! That port side is rough though!
Tug boat captains are amazing.
I was in the Navy in the 70s, and an ironworker in the 90's, I would give anything to have worked on that ship,.
I served on the Kidd, in the early 1960. We took reservist for their kiddy cruise from Baltimore. Sad to see her in this condition.
@@andrewschifino7938: She's 81. And the bottom hasn't even been washed yet in this video.
Saw her come along side many times while on the CVS-9 . Allways looked good and well kept. Cant beleav it was never FRAMED , To old i guess
A worthy investment to restore the Kidd for future generations to learn of the courage and sacrifice of all US service personnel during WWII!
If you haven’t seen Greyhound on Apple TV, please check it out. The USS Kidd has a major part in that movie.
Outside shots of the destroyer and crew were filmed on location in Baton Rouge aboard the Kidd. A gimbal was built to show the effects on the ship and crew fighting against German U-Boats in the North Atlantic. The action sequences are riveting.
Many Americans now don’t realize how close the US and the Western Allies were to losing WWII. The Germans had a stranglehold on shipments of supplies to England. Without the armed escorts providing protection from the air and sea, England would have been starved into surrendering.
We must remember the ships and men that kept the supplies and re-enforcements coming from the US and Canada to eventually defeat Germany.
Thanks for another great video.
I wonder if she feels familiar in that dry dock! You think she's homesick? Y'all are doing great btw, this looks fantastic!
Outstanding !!
Thanks for saving her
Long live. USS Kidd!
Great job all!
Considering the number of years she has been in and out of the water, her age and the usual wear and tear of time she looks pretty good. I imagine cleaning her up, addressing any thin hull areas, attaching the proper anodes and painting her up will be on the punchlist. I do wonder if they will keep the rudder clipped for ease of docking or return it to the original length?
@@cle_roknn3742: We plan to reduce the Cold War rudder back to its WWII size, ... IF we raise the money. You can donate at usskidd.com. 🙂
A lil Elbow Grease, She’ ll be good as New!!❤
She’s the baby goat!
@@og4tool: 😄😆😂🤣
Wow. Nice video!
DD rides past her every day teaches in Dularge. We are here in Houma La.
Jealous...we miss seeing her from our museum
amazing that she kept afloat
@@mainesail3097: Why?
Awesome video.
That’s a Beauty!
just noticed something interesting, the rudder is not in the same position it was when she was high and dry last year in the drought, it was just a little bit to the right of the depth markings (id post the pic but i don't think thats easy on Utube) i would've thought it was secured and locked down like most museum ships
For that ship to have been in water for the duration, the hull looks quite okay 🤓
I have to get to her and help in any way she's a super special treasure to our country
@@ShawnMaskell: Donate at www.usskidd.com. 🙂
The movie Greyhound was filmed on the USS Kidd, that's probably were some restoration money came from.
@@gregwilliams386: COVID wiped out the Greyhound money.
Captain! We just had a fish go under the keel!
WOW! A lot worse than expected. Great job Houma! 661
I look at the Kidd and think of the Roberts taking on the effing Yamato. Rest in peace boys.
@@force1253 ROBERTS was smaller and less armed. When you see KIDD, you're looking at JOHNSTON and HOEL from that same battle: her sisters.
Yup. Knew that. And that they all took a swing is amazing.
Glad she is getting some much needed work. I hope they popped the fish back over the side and didn't just let them die.
Having never stepped foot on the USS Kidd, how is the condition on the inside of the ship? Is she preserved inside like the USS Alabama is? And, how long is the projected restoration gonna take?
@chuckhalen9543 : You can tour and view all of interior spaces except for the enginerooms and firerooms (due to vertical access). Estimates are that she'll wrap up her yard period in December or January.
@@usskidd661 that’s outstanding! I’m in BR pretty frequently and I’ve got to take the time to visit this ship! Just watched a video prior to this reply about the Kidd and didn’t realize what a colorful, intense history she had while commissioned! Happy my home state gets to host/keep her! My prayer is that museum pieces will always be refurbished when needed so that they may continue to teach other generations for centuries to come! An example is Union Pacific restoring Big Boy 8444 and letting her run across the country for ppl to see every few years!
Thanks for the reply!
May not get her into fighting shape but at least looking good
How old is this fantastic ship?
@@luidyjosedasilva2961: 81 years old.
Man, Kidd is in rough shape. I hope they can save her.
There is just something about a Fletcher destroyer. Classic warship. Obviously they have structural work they’re going to do on the hull but will she get a complete repaint?
@@fw1421: Of course.
@@usskidd661 She will look beautiful with those hull repairs and some fresh paint. Good for another 50 years. I have never seen a Fletcher with so much oil canning. She’s seen a lot of rough seas.
I wonder if the hull can be nickel plated, then coated with the special paints for anti corrosion?
@@MountaintravelerEddie: With money, anything is possible.
What's the name of the music that's playing from 0:40 - 2:00?
That rudder is looking properly mint. The rough patches from it's cradle?
@@Eisen_Jaeger: Rudder was shaved in order to get her out of the cradle. The rusty rectangles are the touchpoints from the cradle.
Question is were does she go, like USS Texas she is going to need a new home.
???? Baton Rouge is home.
Why was the rudder chopped off? To get at the sweet candy hidden inside?
@@billwit7878: To get out of the cradle. River was barely high enough this year.
Well there's a bit of work there, eh!
I'm grateful my former home/ ship will never become a museum. These events of poor upkeep plus time prove why.
@Sapper201D : "Poor upkeep" is a little harsh. KIDD is in much better shape than many of her sisters, and has been praised on her condition by Naval inspection teams. She's 82 years old; a senior citizen.
Good luck Kidd! How long has it been since she was last worked on?
@@VKiera: Last drydocked for hull work in 1962. You can donate at www.usskidd.com. Let's make her better than the bare minimum!
Wonderful site
Good thing they got her outta the water…needs serious attention to ensure there’s anything left of that outer hull….
@@MichaelSmith-il3wm: There's plenty. Trust us.
What is the list of jobs to be done?!
They have a big list. Number one hull repair. Make her water tight above and below water line. New paint keal to masthead. New louvers for the ventilation system to keep water out and be closer to 45 configuration. Restoration of stewards birthing on port side after removing 60s dumbwaiter. Rust repairs above and below decks. Replacement of deck on fantail. Repair 40mm ,20mm guns and search lights. Much more if donations allow.
How are the bulkheads holding out?
@edwardbrophy9749 : The interior bulkheads? As in "compartmentalization?" They're fine. The bulkhead on the deckhouses Main Deck and above have seen bimetallic corrosion and we've been repairing that quite a bit (see our FB or Instagram) for the past several years, replacing wasted metal and putting in organic barriers to stop or reduce the electron theft.
Lucky the private shipyards have floating drydocks. Since the navy ain’t got none left
Looks like just in the nick of time
@@bwehfug: She's not cleaned off yet in this video. New footage forthcoming. The touchpoints are the big issue. 🙂
My uncle was on the kid when it was attacked by the Japanese in 1944 by a dive Kamikaze plane some were killed he serviced he made it his name was ray levesque
Keep the Kidd dry docked and keep it forever.
@lawrencewiddis2447 : She's designed to float. Dry berth her forever and she dies.
@@usskidd661 with proper maintenance maybe. In the real world…nope. Look at the Texas…beloved by Texans and she almost sank. That whole big state almost lost her.
@lawrencewiddis2447 : Dry berthing forever just trade one problem for another. Which is why TEXAS is staying in the water.
that ships in rough shape
😢 poor baby
❤❤🏴☠️
Imagine what she would look like if she had been in salt water all this time.
A 30 knot + warship
The Kidd should be in a much better location than where they had her in Baton Rouge.
@@johnmagill7714: Like where? Her location is part of the reason she's in such good shape after all this time. Fresh water plus not being immersed 100% of the time.
Like Where? BR is Perfect
DO NOT TAKE OFF HER PROPS. I HOPE THE ENGINES R STILL WORKABLE. SHE GONNA NEED SOME NEW PLATING THOUGH.
No plans to remove her props. The engines will never work again. Contract forbids their start-up.
One of not too many Fletcher class destroyers left. We need to save this iconic ship.
The only one still in WW2 configuration, too.
Sub killer.
I noticed some extensive hull corrosion, especially on the underside, some cracks in the frame, and extensive damage to the rudder. She should have been sent to the docks earlier than this. Shameful
@salazarslytherin4106 : The rudder was shaved to get her clear of the cradle. See the lower piece in this link where it shows zero corrosion (facebook.com/share/p/hc2xEHUgnjNxtzgH/?mibextid=oFDknk). As for the hull, at least let the shipyard CLEAN her off prior to determining her status. There's nothing in this video other than the touchpoints (which we've already known AND published about) that shows anything definitive about the hull.
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They have plans to give her this black and white strip camo paint job that is SUPER hideous! They also have plans to build a segregated quarters on the ship that the Navy abandoned for a good reason. I have asked them to reconsider both of these bad moves.
They’re restoring her to period correct refit. And while the camo scheme she’s going to be painted in isn’t right for the exact refit it is one of them and allows them to show people the different camo schemes she wore. What is your issue with any of this?
@@vortecmacs hi. My issue with the camo scheme is that it’s ugly, it will detract from the ship’s original appearance as a U.S. warship. It’s a gimmick in my view and sadly misplaced. You should put it out for feedback. If I’m wrong, popular option will tell us.
As for the segregated quarters, this was abandoned by the Navy for good reason. I find it distasteful and question the motives behind such a plan. I believe it dishonors her crew. I carry this position as a man in his 60’s raised by a decorated veteran from the South Pacific growing up listening to stories of the men who served from all walks of life.
@@pduderocker the camo is what she wore as an American warship during WWII. And to match that refit her segregated quarters are accurate. Are you saying that those men of color who fought on that ship during WWII shouldn’t be represented? Was their service less? History still happened even if you try to pretend it didn’t. You dishonor those men if you don’t tell their story. And that’s what you need to think about. Not people in 2024 getting uncomfortable. Hell. You better feel uncomfortable if you’re a student of history. That’s how we make sure we don’t repeat these wrongs.
@@pduderocker It seems more like for historical context maybe ? There's a reason that history exists after all.
@pduderocker : Steve, if you feel we're dishonoring the crew by returning the Steward's Berthing, I urge you to go to 2:20:15 of our video Nightmare Off Okinawa about the kamikaze attack (ruclips.net/p/PLKkghO7WCFIFWaKi9R_Dvf8XS5l_x2Pd2&si=03iEBQkXkSShHCRW). Listen to the story of Charles Green and of the way his fellow shipmates cared about his legacy. No objections have been raised about this project by the Kidd family, by the family of KIDD crew members, or anyone else. As one viewer put it to you elsewhere, it's not about celebrating segregation. It's about telling ALL of our crew member's stories, and about having the ship closer to her 1945 configuration. It's about education, so we don't repeat the mistakes of the past. Watch the video. I knew these crewmen who passed on Charles' story. They would approve of this project.
Everyone please chime in and vote for no racial segregated quarters and an original fresh paint job as she was decommissioned with. Please chime in.
@pduderocker : Steve, the Steward's Quarters were there on her August 1945 target restoration date (which is not her decommissioning date). The work has already started and was never up for a vote.
It’s not being put back to celebrate it, it’s being restored to be remembered. History isn’t always as we want it to be. The Kidd crew know what they are doing.
@@PhantomP63 thank you for your remarks. I have a request, ask yourselves Why the Navy abandoned the segregation of her crew quarters and if the basis of their decision does or does not still apply today. I remain convinced that this plan is an ill conceived notion. Suggesting that her curators know best is not a serious comment, they are no different than any of us, obligated to celebrate her memory without any moral authority over her legacy, the descendants of her crew or her contributions to freedom throughout our nation. I can appreciate different views and I have no constitutional right not to be offended by opposing ones only the right to voice my own.
I wish the project great success and commend those in its service. As a recipient of the freedoms she helped protect I will speak out on her behalf whenever I see a need. I can promise you I am not alone on this. I never like to see progress marginalized by those who would prefer to turn pages backwards to point out failures as though they have never been addressed, there is no value in this approach.
Treat her well lads she deserves a lot of respect for her service and history 🫡
USN Sailors John Paul Jones in their hearts and everyday delivery God Bless Every single one
Where is the work being done
@@jamescbliss2225: Thoma-Sea Shipyard in Houma, Louisiana.
Yep