Semper Gumby

DBF but in a preservation sort of way. Maritime historian and museum professional. Talks a lot about submarines. Formerly @sixfrigates.

[dbfenthusiast]

That design looks horrendous.

[fortheloveofcorsairs]

[dbfenthusiast]

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.

Remember while the ship is away, the museum is seeing significantly less visitation but there is still work to do on the home front let alone the need to just keep the lights on. Donations go a long way in helping us make it to the springtime for Kidd’s return.

Donate to USS Kidd - USS KIDD

[fortheloveofcorsairs]

[dbfenthusiast]

Pleased to be back with the guys from Armchair Commanders talking about one of my favorite submarine films that, in my opinion, doesn't get enough love.

[dbfenthusiast]

USS KIDD Rivets - USS KIDD

These rivets were taken from USS KIDD during her 2024-2025 drydock period. Each rivet comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by the

Have you ever wanted to own a piece of USS KIDD history? Now you can! Our store is currently stocking rivets taken from the ship during her 2024-2025 dry dock period. Each rivet comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by our Executive Director and Ship Superintendent to guarantee its origin.

Two sizes are available- large ($50) or small ($35).

By purchasing items like this, you are directly contributing to the long-term maintenance of the ship and museum. Stop by our museum today or clink the link below to get yours! These rivets are a limited, exclusive item. Once they're gone, they're gone!

[dbfenthusiast]

Sorry not sorry, UK friends

[dbfenthusiast]

USS KIDD New Paint Job Completed- MS 32/10D

[lonestarbattleship]

Night scene with HNLMS JAVA berthed at West Circular Quay wharf.

Photographed in October 1930.

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[sarahmackattack]

I wanted to get a video of this ghost crab but every time I got close to their hole they scuttled back in, so I tried getting clever with it. I made a little sandcastle and shoved my phone into it, hit record, and walked away. Crab was VERY suspicious of this addition to their environment.

[quendergeer]

girl you erected a mysterious black monolith that contained all the knowledge your culture had ever collected were you hoping he'd develop rudimentary tool use

[dbfenthusiast]

I made sure to swing by the Battleship North Carolina on the trip south.

[dbfenthusiast]

Overdue life update- I'm in Louisiana . Have been for about a month, now.

Yes, I am well aware of the irony of a submarine historian working with a destroyer museum ship. I love her anyway.

[itscolossal]

When the Sun Sets in Baiona, a Seemingly Simple Whale Mural Reveals a Belly Full of Sailors

[dbfenthusiast]

I toured the USS Becuna, a WWII warship and the only submarine of its kind left in the world. Take a look inside.

The USS Becuna submarine sank 3,888 tons of shipping and earned four battle stars in World War II.

I had the privilege of being interviewed by Business Insider regarding Becuna and the stories we are trying to tell aboard:

[dbfenthusiast]

There she goes

[venezuelaflight]

PBY Catalina

[dbfenthusiast]

USS Growler (SSG-577) at dawn.

Museum ship in New York alongside USS Intrepid.

📷: Bil Peters