USS Kidd (DD-661): From WWII and Korea to Museum Ship

The USS Kidd (DD-661) is a Fletcher-class destroyer preserved in WWII configuration, named for RAdm. Isaac C. Kidd, who was killed onboard the Battleship Arizona at Pearl Harbor. It saw action in both the Atlantic and Pacific and was seriously damaged by a Kamikaze strike in April 1945. The Louisiana Naval War Memorial Commission has restored and preserved the ship's interior and exterior in Baton Rouge.

Format: Hardback
Length: 112 pages
Publication date: 06 December 2022
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd

The United States Navy's USS Kidd (DD-661) stands as a remarkable testament to World War II naval history, being the sole Fletcher-class destroyer preserved in its wartime configuration. With a total of 175 ships launched, the Fletchers were the most numerous and influential class of destroyers in the U.S. Navy during the Second World War. Named after Admiral Isaac C. Kidd, who tragically lost his life onboard the Battleship Arizona at Pearl Harbor, USS Kidd embarked on extensive combat operations across the Atlantic and Pacific theaters.

In April 1945, the ship faced a devastating Kamikaze strike, sustaining significant damage. However, Kidd's resilience was evident as she underwent a meticulous recommissioning during the Korean War and ultimately decommissioned for the final time in 1964. The Louisiana Naval War Memorial Commission has undertaken an extraordinary effort to restore and preserve the interior and exterior of the ship in Baton Rouge. This remarkable project employs color photography to offer readers an illustrated tour of the ship, both above and below deck.

The USS Kidd's preservation serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by countless sailors during the war and the enduring legacy of the U.S. Navy. Her story continues to captivate and educate generations, honoring the bravery and dedication of those who served aboard her during her remarkable service.

Weight: 762g
Dimension: 236 x 238 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780764364655