The only U.S. Navy Ship that can fly the Jolly Roger. The USS Kidd (DDG-100). #military #navy

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“Oh look! it’s the Americans! They’re going to help us!”
*raises Jolly Roger*
“Hide the

StewDaJew

This isn’t the original USS Kidd, it is the third iteration. The original USS Kidd was a fletcher class destroyer that served from 1943-1964. The original USS Kidd was notorious for rescuing downed pilots and holding them ransom until the carrier that the pilot was assigned to gave the Kidd’s crew ice cream as ransom. But the real reason that any destroyer named the Kidd gets to fly the Jolly Rodger is because the crew of the original Kidd adopted famous pirate William Kidd as their mascot.

jacked

Since he didn't say why...

At the Naval Academy, Admiral Kidd was nicknamed "Cap, " after the 17th century pirate Captain Kidd. After Admiral Kidd died, three destroyers have been named after him, the first in 1943. That first crew adopted the jolly roger because of his nickname. Kidd's widow asked the navy to give them formal permission to fly the jolly roger and they did. The other two USS Kidds have followed tradition.

rattlersix

Admiral Kidd's widow, Inez Kidd, requested that the Navy allow the ship to fly the Jolly Roger in his honor.

DLFerg

My son served on the Kidd straight out of basic training! Gave me the cap he wore when he crossed the international date line for the first time. Best part he said was when they were stationed in the Caribbean for a short time. CO announced they were now officially Pirates of the Caribbean!

AlbertBingemer

Another fact about the USS Kidd, she carries a piece of the original USS Arizona. USS Kidd is informally deemed Arizona's (the state) ship.

Forgetthereality

You see first ship named after him in Baton Rouge Alabama, The fletcher class USS KIDD was hit by two kamikaze attacks and continued to serve till the early 60’s helping with Korean War as well.

SevenGolf

Man that’s so bad ass. We got names like that for a ship and we have people like that gentleman to serve for us.❤

Juicejunkie

My great uncle died on the Arizona seeing his name on the memorial wall was a pretty amazing experience

strangeaddictions

I feel like whenever you see that warship it warns you it's a boss fight "Be advised hostile elite warship in the AO" 😭😭😭😭

ttc_karmajuan

Love that ship.
My dad served on her for 6 years.

Jacob_war

The original uss kid is docked here in baton rouge louisiana

crayarnold

All American navy ships fly the Jolly Roger as they cross the equator for the ShellBacks and Polywogs.

lennybooth

I walk past the OG Kidd every day. She’s. Beautiful old beast. The new one looks sick tho

mrtransient

I've been on this ship! It's been docked in Baton Rouge for a while, but I think she needs repairs. Our tour guide 17 years ago, or so, actually served on 'er. The only thing that would make me happier is to be on a recreation of like a 17th, 18th century ship.

QuestBlood