Level Two: The Main Deck

 On this level, visitors can see the many flags which surround the Kidd, otherwise known as signal flags. There are thirty-six of these signal flags, which are typically flown from a ship when it either enters or leaves the port, in order for other ship captains to be able to identify and spot it. The presence of these signal flags is significant to the museum because it adds to the overall authenticity of the ship. Visitors can see the actual flags which have been flown from the USS Kidd in the past, therefore reinforcing the fact that the museum is present upon the actual ship and not merely a replica. From this level, visitors also see that the front of the ship is rounded. This is because it has been constructed to be able to ram into other things that may be present within the water without being negatively impacted. This is an extremely significant detail. It demonstrates that it was constructed for rough battles, which adds to feelings of its realness and authenticity. Although some details of this ship which can be observed on this level might not seem very significant, each of them allow visitors to experience the feeling of authentic exploration of a historically significant landmark.