Semper Gumby
@dbfenthusiast.bsky.social
DBF but in a preservation sort of way. Maritime historian and museum ship professional. Views my own.
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The USS Dorado Project is in need of your help to acquire funding so they can begin the search to locate the missing submarine and honor her crew. Donate today! #NavalHistory
Donate —> ussvcf.org/uss-dorado-p...
Note: I am not associated with the Dorado Project, just sharing their message.
Donate —> ussvcf.org/uss-dorado-p...
Note: I am not associated with the Dorado Project, just sharing their message.
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crab-bage patch kids: thread
November 23, 2025 at 1:00 AM
crab-bage patch kids: thread
Louisiana ren fest drip
November 23, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Louisiana ren fest drip
From KIDD’s Facebook page- “USS KIDD (DD-661) is refloated out of drydock after a 14-month overhaul on November 11, 2025, at Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors in Houma, Louisiana. (Copyright USS KIDD Veterans Museum; photo by Hunter Svetanics, Maritime Wire)” #NavalHistory #MuseumShips
November 21, 2025 at 9:13 PM
From KIDD’s Facebook page- “USS KIDD (DD-661) is refloated out of drydock after a 14-month overhaul on November 11, 2025, at Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors in Houma, Louisiana. (Copyright USS KIDD Veterans Museum; photo by Hunter Svetanics, Maritime Wire)” #NavalHistory #MuseumShips
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The USS Dorado Project is in need of your help to acquire funding so they can begin the search to locate the missing submarine and honor her crew. Donate today! #NavalHistory
Donate —> ussvcf.org/uss-dorado-p...
Note: I am not associated with the Dorado Project, just sharing their message.
Donate —> ussvcf.org/uss-dorado-p...
Note: I am not associated with the Dorado Project, just sharing their message.
October 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The USS Dorado Project is in need of your help to acquire funding so they can begin the search to locate the missing submarine and honor her crew. Donate today! #NavalHistory
Donate —> ussvcf.org/uss-dorado-p...
Note: I am not associated with the Dorado Project, just sharing their message.
Donate —> ussvcf.org/uss-dorado-p...
Note: I am not associated with the Dorado Project, just sharing their message.
The FAQs are nothing new. We just updated them to reflect the current trend of disinformation. The internet is a wild and stupid place 😅
@dbfenthusiast.bsky.social things so bad you had to put out a FAQs to counter the disinformation? Pleasure cruises on the MIssissippi? Geez. Navy reactiviting her for service and the drydock was to upgrade her systems and weapons. SMDH.
November 19, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The FAQs are nothing new. We just updated them to reflect the current trend of disinformation. The internet is a wild and stupid place 😅
On to the next one
November 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
On to the next one
Does this count as a celebrity sighting?
November 15, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Does this count as a celebrity sighting?
History challenge (impossible): boil wwii down to a handful of “major dates”
November 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
History challenge (impossible): boil wwii down to a handful of “major dates”
KIDD went back in the water on Tuesday #NavalHistory youtube.com/shorts/qIzXY...
DRYDOCK EXIT OF USS KIDD | Happy Veterans' Day
YouTube video by USS KIDD Veterans Museum
youtube.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:58 PM
KIDD went back in the water on Tuesday #NavalHistory youtube.com/shorts/qIzXY...
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DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE THE LOVE OF GOD GOES
November 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE THE LOVE OF GOD GOES
DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE THE LOVE OF GOD GOES
November 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE THE LOVE OF GOD GOES
I am not opposed to this
I guess Marina Cats are a thing now.
Things are really bad rn but I did have a lunch date w/ Bob from the marina next door earlier today, so that was nice
November 10, 2025 at 12:22 AM
I am not opposed to this
Lads, I regret to inform your wallets that this book is a banger
November 10, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Lads, I regret to inform your wallets that this book is a banger
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Look at the difference in these two. On one hand we have the pinnacle of American "pre-dreadnought" design, the Connecticut class. On the other, we have the USS South Carolina, the direct competitor to Dreadnought, and actually laid down before her.
November 9, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Look at the difference in these two. On one hand we have the pinnacle of American "pre-dreadnought" design, the Connecticut class. On the other, we have the USS South Carolina, the direct competitor to Dreadnought, and actually laid down before her.
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Just read this! I will be interviewing Mr. Bacon later this month for an upcoming episode of Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs.
November 7, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Getting into the season
November 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Getting into the season
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Embrace Tall Ship Theory
Anything that doesn’t use sails for power is of the devil. It must be hidden from the sight of god. Like a sea potato.
November 7, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Embrace Tall Ship Theory
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The juxtaposition here is peak 🤌
November 5, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The juxtaposition here is peak 🤌
The juxtaposition here is peak 🤌
November 5, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The juxtaposition here is peak 🤌
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Rivets continue to sell like hotcakes. Get yours while you can.
Want to own a piece of US #NavalHistory? USS KIDD is selling rivets taken from the ship during her current drydock period. All proceeds to back into the museum to fund continued restoration.
www.usskidd.com/product/uss-...
www.usskidd.com/product/uss-...
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 Executive Director and Ship Superintendent. Rivets come in ...
www.usskidd.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Rivets continue to sell like hotcakes. Get yours while you can.
I am reminded why I only saw this movie once.
November 4, 2025 at 12:42 AM
I am reminded why I only saw this movie once.
Rivets continue to sell like hotcakes. Get yours while you can.
Want to own a piece of US #NavalHistory? USS KIDD is selling rivets taken from the ship during her current drydock period. All proceeds to back into the museum to fund continued restoration.
www.usskidd.com/product/uss-...
www.usskidd.com/product/uss-...
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 Executive Director and Ship Superintendent. Rivets come in ...
www.usskidd.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Rivets continue to sell like hotcakes. Get yours while you can.
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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. #NavalHistory
November 1, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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. #NavalHistory