How much does it cost to tour the USS KIDD?

The USS Kidd is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tickets cost $12.53 for adults and $8.36 for kids between the ages of 5 and 12; discounts are available for seniors 60 and older and veterans. Free parking is available on River Road in front of the museum’s entrance.

Can you go on USS KIDD?

If you’re looking for a unique, family-friendly or historical place to visit, the USS KIDD is a perfect attraction for all visitors. For the more adventurous traveler, enjoy an educational overnight stay while camping aboard the USS KIDD.

How long does it take to go through the USS KIDD?

Kidd was a small ship. It took only 30 minutes to finish my self guided tour. I went to other exhibitions near the entrance of the museum. I learned many of the hero’s stories.

Is the USS KIDD free?

USS KIDD Veterans Museum offering free admission for veterans and their families Nov. USS KIDD Veterans Museum is open daily, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call 225-342-1942 or visit the website at www.usskidd.com for more information.

Where is USS Kidd now?

Today, USS KIDD is moored in the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the centerpiece of the USS Kidd Veterans Museum.

Why can the USS Kidd fly the Jolly Roger?

While named after Rear Admiral Kidd, many of the crew looked back in maritime history to Captain William Kidd, a famous pirate from sailing days. And so the first crew of the KIDD (called plankowners) chose the pirate as their mascot and painted his likeness on the stack, flying the Jolly Roger from the mast.

Where is USS KIDD now?

Can you sleep on the USS KIDD?

Camping overnight aboard the USS KIDD is a fun and educational way to spend time with your family. Reservations may be made by calling (225) 342-1942 ext. 13, Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or by requesting a date online.

What class of ship is the USS Kidd?

Fletcher-class destroyer
The USS KIDD (DD-661) is a Fletcher-class destroyer, the six hundred sixty-first destroyer built by the United States Navy.

Did the USS Kidd sink?

Kidd, who died on the bridge of his flagship USS Arizona during the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Admiral Kidd was the first US flag officer to die during World War II, and the first American admiral ever to be killed in action….USS Kidd (DD-661)

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Where is the USS Kidd museum located?

The U.S.S. Kidd is located on the Mississippi River at Baton Rouge’s Riverfront Plaza. Besides the ship itself, there is also the U.S.S. Kidd Museum and the Louisiana Memorial Plaza is immediately adjacent to the museum.

Is there a US Kidd ship in Louisiana?

He was very friendly, personable and very informative about the U.S.S. Kidd. The U.S.S. Kidd is located on the Mississippi River at Baton Rouge’s Riverfront Plaza. Besides the ship itself, there is also the U.S.S. Kidd Museum and the Louisiana Memorial Plaza is immediately adjacent to the museum.

What kind of ship is the Kidd?

The U.S.S. Kidd is a Fletcher-class destroyer that was built during World War II. She was commissioned in April 1943. At the time, the U.S.S. Kid was the six hundred & sixty-first destroyer to be built for the Navy.

What happened to the Kidd in 1945?

It is August 01, 1945, at Hunter’s Point Naval Shipyard in San Francisco… The KIDD is just completing repairs following the April 11 kamikaze hit that killed thirty-eight of her crew off of Okinawa. It is the days before television, plastic, OSHA, and warning labels on everything.