Baton Rouge, Louisiana: WWII Destroyer Kidd - Pirate of the Pacific
Tour the Fletcher-class destroyer USS Kidd, which may be afloat or on land depending on the river level. During its operation in World War II it was known as the "Pirate of the Pacific" after ransoming rescued pilots back to their carriers in exchange for ice cream mix. You can get pretty close for photos from the adjacent Riverwalk.
U.S.S. Kidd Veterans Memorial
- Address:
- 305 South River Rd., Baton Rouge, LA
- Directions:
- From I-10 exit 155a merge onto Nicholson dr Turn left on government St Memorial on left on S River Rd
- Hours:
- Daily 9 - 5. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 225-342-1942
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Doesn't take too long to tour the USS Kidd. Include time to visit the adjacent museum.
[Mastiff70, 04/04/2018]
I came there after midnight. I was raised in Baton Rouge. it's more interesting to see some colors during night than day. Bring your friends or family members along. Don't go there by yourself.
[christy miers, 11/24/2013]
DD 661 + memorial.
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The World War II destroyer U.S.S. Kidd sits on a special cradle to accommodate the cyclical levels of the Mississippi River -- in the spring, it floats, but at other times is on dry land. Launched in 1943 and named after Rear Admiral Isaac Campbell Kidd, killed on the battleship Arizona in Pearl Harbor. The USS Kidd flew the Jolly Roger and became known by the US fleet as the "Pirate of the Pacific" after extorting ice cream mix from aircraft carriers in trade for rescued pilots.