Semper Gumby
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DBF but in a preservation sort of way. Maritime historian and museum ship professional. Views my own.
Looks like a trio of Adams class. I think I can make out a 3 on the closest one, so maybe the John King?
November 28, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Looks like a trio of Adams class. I think I can make out a 3 on the closest one, so maybe the John King?
Louisiana ren fest drip
November 23, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Louisiana ren fest drip
From KIDD’s Facebook page- “USS KIDD (DD-661) is refloated out of drydock after a 14-month overhaul on November 11, 2025, at Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors in Houma, Louisiana. (Copyright USS KIDD Veterans Museum; photo by Hunter Svetanics, Maritime Wire)” #NavalHistory #MuseumShips
November 21, 2025 at 9:13 PM
From KIDD’s Facebook page- “USS KIDD (DD-661) is refloated out of drydock after a 14-month overhaul on November 11, 2025, at Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors in Houma, Louisiana. (Copyright USS KIDD Veterans Museum; photo by Hunter Svetanics, Maritime Wire)” #NavalHistory #MuseumShips
On to the next one
November 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
On to the next one
Does this count as a celebrity sighting?
November 15, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Does this count as a celebrity sighting?
DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE THE LOVE OF GOD GOES
November 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE THE LOVE OF GOD GOES
Getting into the season
November 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Getting into the season
The juxtaposition here is peak 🤌
November 5, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The juxtaposition here is peak 🤌
I am reminded why I only saw this movie once.
November 4, 2025 at 12:42 AM
I am reminded why I only saw this movie once.
Some of the latest drydock photos from KIDD’s Facebook page. She’s looking real good and is slated to go back into the water on November 11th, Veterans Day. The return to Baton Rouge still won’t happen until the river rises in the spring though. #NavalHistory
November 1, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Some of the latest drydock photos from KIDD’s Facebook page. She’s looking real good and is slated to go back into the water on November 11th, Veterans Day. The return to Baton Rouge still won’t happen until the river rises in the spring though. #NavalHistory
May the Force Ween with you
November 1, 2025 at 2:22 AM
May the Force Ween with you
Guys they figured it out
October 31, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Guys they figured it out
Wearing the scariest thing I could think of at a destroyer museum
October 31, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Wearing the scariest thing I could think of at a destroyer museum
Had the Louisiana Council of Social Studies in the museum this morning to cap off their conference weekend.
October 28, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Had the Louisiana Council of Social Studies in the museum this morning to cap off their conference weekend.
Dorado is guessed to be resting in an area of ocean at least 10,000 feet deep. Searching that depth is no easy task, nor is it cheap. The Project needs your help to afford it.
October 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Dorado is guessed to be resting in an area of ocean at least 10,000 feet deep. Searching that depth is no easy task, nor is it cheap. The Project needs your help to afford it.
The PBM released 3 Mk 47 depth charges and 1 Mk 4 Mod 4 100 lb bomb. The bomb and first depth charge failed to detonate but the second two depth charges found their mark.
October 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The PBM released 3 Mk 47 depth charges and 1 Mk 4 Mod 4 100 lb bomb. The bomb and first depth charge failed to detonate but the second two depth charges found their mark.
The PBM crew detected an unknown surface contact and proceeded to investigate. At a range of 8 nm, the bright moonlight allowed them to make out the silhouette of a small vessel. They moved to attach with the moon directly behind their target.
October 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The PBM crew detected an unknown surface contact and proceeded to investigate. At a range of 8 nm, the bright moonlight allowed them to make out the silhouette of a small vessel. They moved to attach with the moon directly behind their target.
Unfortunately, the crew of 290-P-9, the PBM Mariner flying out of Guantanamo Bay on an air coverage mission for a convoy on its way to Trinidad, had received an incorrect description of the restricted transit zone.
October 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Unfortunately, the crew of 290-P-9, the PBM Mariner flying out of Guantanamo Bay on an air coverage mission for a convoy on its way to Trinidad, had received an incorrect description of the restricted transit zone.
Unfortunately, Dorado’s first voyage would be her last and she would never reach the Pacific.
It is believed Dorado was sunk by a PBM-3S Mariner patrol plane in a friendly fire incident somewhere in the Caribbean.
It is believed Dorado was sunk by a PBM-3S Mariner patrol plane in a friendly fire incident somewhere in the Caribbean.
October 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Unfortunately, Dorado’s first voyage would be her last and she would never reach the Pacific.
It is believed Dorado was sunk by a PBM-3S Mariner patrol plane in a friendly fire incident somewhere in the Caribbean.
It is believed Dorado was sunk by a PBM-3S Mariner patrol plane in a friendly fire incident somewhere in the Caribbean.
She was commissioned in August 28, 1943 with LTCDR Earle Schneider in command. After her shakedown cruise proved the boat and her crew ready for war, she set sail for the Pacific.
October 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
She was commissioned in August 28, 1943 with LTCDR Earle Schneider in command. After her shakedown cruise proved the boat and her crew ready for war, she set sail for the Pacific.