Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Since the USS KIDD went to the shipyard in April, a lot of equipment has been removed. We said they were taken back to Baton Rouge for restoration and left it at that. Here is a look into that restoration effort, led by Senior Ship Preservation Technician Nate Bergeron.
Mr. Nate dives into his restoration process and explains the complex mechanics of the equipment. Since he has taken apart much of the equipment for restoration and eventual reassembly, you'll see the inside of the Mk. 27 Torpedo Directors, searchlights, and 20mm guns.
Go to the USS KIDD Drydocking Playlist to see the equipment being removed from the ship:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKkghO7WCFIHwwhzE7aocfqlr7jo-HQYa
THERE'S STILL A NEED FOR DONATIONS. Let's make KIDD better than the bare minimum. Donate at usskidd.com today!
FAQ 1 - USS KIDD (DD-661) is now in ThomaSea shipyard in Houma, LA, undergoing repairs in drydock.
FAQ 2 - She's not leaving Baton Rouge permanently; this is just a visit for repairs.
FAQ 3 - KIDD will be away from Baton Rouge until Spring 2025 due to the 40-foot difference in the seasonal rise and fall of the Mississippi River annually.
FAQ 4 - We will be refurbishing the cradle while the river is down and the ship is away. There are no plans to "demolish the cradle."
FAQ 5 - The rudder was shaved to get her out of her cradle due to silt build-up on the riverbed. It did not "rot right off."
FAQ 6 - Drydock tours are still under discussion. Once a decision is reached, there will be an announcement.
FAQ 7 - No, you can not "bring the kids down to tour the ship in Houma." She is in a shipyard. That environment is not conducive to a safe touring environment. Hence, the reason drydock tours are still under discussion.
FAQ 8 - Videos and livestreams appear on our YouTube channel.
FAQ 9 - No, we are not restoring her engines. Yes, we know about other ships under power. They were acquired from different sources with different contracts.
Music credit:
Music from Uppbeat
uppbeat.io/t/the-lakes/steadfast
License code: FBJEUS7E0UZVHIBE
Shot with @DJI cameras
#navy #history #ship #restoration #drydock
Since the USS KIDD went to the shipyard in April, a lot of equipment has been removed. We said they were taken back to Baton Rouge for restoration and left it at that. Here is a look into that restoration effort, led by Senior Ship Preservation Technician Nate Bergeron.
Mr. Nate dives into his restoration process and explains the complex mechanics of the equipment. Since he has taken apart much of the equipment for restoration and eventual reassembly, you'll see the inside of the Mk. 27 Torpedo Directors, searchlights, and 20mm guns.
Go to the USS KIDD Drydocking Playlist to see the equipment being removed from the ship:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKkghO7WCFIHwwhzE7aocfqlr7jo-HQYa
THERE'S STILL A NEED FOR DONATIONS. Let's make KIDD better than the bare minimum. Donate at usskidd.com today!
FAQ 1 - USS KIDD (DD-661) is now in ThomaSea shipyard in Houma, LA, undergoing repairs in drydock.
FAQ 2 - She's not leaving Baton Rouge permanently; this is just a visit for repairs.
FAQ 3 - KIDD will be away from Baton Rouge until Spring 2025 due to the 40-foot difference in the seasonal rise and fall of the Mississippi River annually.
FAQ 4 - We will be refurbishing the cradle while the river is down and the ship is away. There are no plans to "demolish the cradle."
FAQ 5 - The rudder was shaved to get her out of her cradle due to silt build-up on the riverbed. It did not "rot right off."
FAQ 6 - Drydock tours are still under discussion. Once a decision is reached, there will be an announcement.
FAQ 7 - No, you can not "bring the kids down to tour the ship in Houma." She is in a shipyard. That environment is not conducive to a safe touring environment. Hence, the reason drydock tours are still under discussion.
FAQ 8 - Videos and livestreams appear on our YouTube channel.
FAQ 9 - No, we are not restoring her engines. Yes, we know about other ships under power. They were acquired from different sources with different contracts.
Music credit:
Music from Uppbeat
uppbeat.io/t/the-lakes/steadfast
License code: FBJEUS7E0UZVHIBE
Shot with @DJI cameras
#navy #history #ship #restoration #drydock
