Rudder Size DOES Matter | Part 2 with

Описание: Did our rudder really rot off, as the haters say? We're joined by Ryan Szimanski of Battleship New Jersey to break down what actually happened.

For Part 1, go to:    • Rudders: Size Does Matter with @usskidd661  

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USS KIDD Drydocking Playlist:
   • Drydocking 2024-2026  

00:00 Introductions
00:26 What happened to the rudder?
02:11 Divers
03:18 WWII rudder vs Cold War addition
05:42 Bye Ryan :(
06:18 Rudder fragment in KIDD cave
07:58 What's inside the rudder?
08:43 Buy pieces of the rudder
09:17 Interview with diver
12:11 Stainless steel at the bottom of the rudder
15:42 Closing remarks

Special thanks:
Ryan Szimanski
Libby Jones
Budwine & Associates
McKinney Salvage & Heavy Lift
Nate Bergeron
Brice Budwine
Michael Soucie

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 cannot "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.

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