Deck Replacement Tour from Fantail to Bow│#9│Drydocked WWII Destroyer

This tour includes all deck replacement areas along the USS KIDD (DD-661) during this drydock period. Ship Superintendent Tim NesSmith explains the reason for the severe rusting and hull degradation of this WWII destroyer. An up-close look at the new dazzle paint scheme is featured as he goes from point A to point B. Click here to donate to the USS KIDD: https://www.usskidd.com/support-our-m... The USS KIDD Veterans Museum is a non-funded state agency that receives no regular state or federal funding. We appreciate your support! For USS KIDD merch: https://www.usskidd.com/museum-store/ 00:00 Cause of Rust Blooms 01:36 Fantail Replacement Process 03:00 Depth Charge Racks Museum Modification 04:42 Snaking for Railings 05:25 Re-decking Extension 07:11 [Paint Scheme to Midships] 07:47 Plate Replacement on O-1 Level 08:44 [Paint Scheme to Bow] 09:17 Deck Replacement on Bow 10:44 Support the USS KIDD 11:12 First Reactions to Newly Painted KIDD 13:50 The End...for real this time