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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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
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Remember while the ship is away, the museum is seeing significantly less visitation but there is still work to do on the home front let alone the need to just keep the lights on. Donations go a long way in helping us make it to the springtime for Kidd’s return.
www.usskidd.com/support-our-...
www.usskidd.com/support-our-...
Donate to USS Kidd - USS KIDD
www.usskidd.com
November 1, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Remember while the ship is away, the museum is seeing significantly less visitation but there is still work to do on the home front let alone the need to just keep the lights on. Donations go a long way in helping us make it to the springtime for Kidd’s return.
www.usskidd.com/support-our-...
www.usskidd.com/support-our-...
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
May the Force Ween with you
November 1, 2025 at 2:22 AM
May the Force Ween with you
Frank gets it
There are two kinds of ships: submarines and targets.
October 31, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Frank gets it
Wearing the scariest thing I could think of at a destroyer museum
October 31, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Wearing the scariest thing I could think of at a destroyer museum
Had the Louisiana Council of Social Studies in the museum this morning to cap off their conference weekend.
October 28, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Had the Louisiana Council of Social Studies in the museum this morning to cap off their conference weekend.
Ya boi is back with the guys on the Armchair Commanders Podcast, this time talking about a submarine film that is often overlooked but deserves just as much love as the likes of Hunt For Red October #NavalHistory open.spotify.com/episode/76ft...
115. K-19: The Widowmaker (2002)
open.spotify.com
October 28, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Ya boi is back with the guys on the Armchair Commanders Podcast, this time talking about a submarine film that is often overlooked but deserves just as much love as the likes of Hunt For Red October #NavalHistory open.spotify.com/episode/76ft...
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History thread below 👇 🧵 #NavalHistory
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 4:09 PM
History thread below 👇 🧵 #NavalHistory