Incredible Footage - Bird's Eye View of USS KIDD's Historic Move from Cradle
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- čas přidán 29. 04. 2024
- On April 24th initial tow preparations began for the U.S.S. KIDD. McKinney Salvage and Heavy Lift removed the gangway leading to the ship, as well as lifting a portion of the rudder that was cut off during preparation from the riverbed. Capt. Aaron McKinney was directing docking, small vessel ops, and crane support activities.
Towing started April 25th at 0900 hours after the final bracket was removed from the cradle that held the ship in place. McKinney had 3 boats assisting in the operation the motor vessel Charles Cuthbert was operated by Capt. Shane Tarver, the motor vessel Jackson McKinney was operated by Capt. Dameon Edwards, and the former ACBL towboat motor vessel Miss Bobbie Fugit operated by Capt. Steve McKinney.
The motor vessel Elizabeth B. was on standby during the operation to offer additional support if needed and was owned and operated by Bisso & Son.
After backing down the Mississippi River (stern first), passing underneath the I-10 Horrison Wilkins Bridge the KIDD arrived approximately 1 mile down river at McKinney docking facility. The operation was led by Capt. Andy McKinney.
The U.S.S. KIDD DD-661 plans to continue her trip down the Mississippi River, into the Gulf of Mexico, and will arrive at the Thoma-Sea shipyard in Houma, Louisiana for drydocking and repairs.
Footage by Hunter Svetanics courtesy of Johnson Marine Services.
The USS KIDD Veterans Museum is a non-funded state agency that receives no regular state or federal funding. To support this once-in-a-generation drydocking effort, click here to donate: www.usskidd.com/support-our-mission/membership/donate-to-uss-kidd/
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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).
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..
Time for some good dry dock work.
That smoke from the tug almost looks like she’s under power, how sweet that would be.
I thought the same thing!
My uncle was KIA on board USS Hopewell DD681 in the harbor between Battan and Coriggidor Feb 14, 1945!
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.
Nice video!
Great videos
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.
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. 🙂👍
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 😂
2024 is just seeming to be the year of the dry dock. I wonder which other ships will get to see you this year.
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. 🙂
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.
They need to do this with the Alabama. She got knocked off the cradle and is stuck in the mud
Will any refurb work be done to the cradle while the Kidd is away?
Yes.
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.
Yo! Look out for the bridge.
Just wait next thing they will be recalling veterans that used these ships last to train the new crews
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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.
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.
Make her pretty!
I *AM* pretty, sir!
Drydock tours?
TBD
Doesn't every great story involve pirates!!!
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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.