Salt Spring Island, B.C. Commandant, Royal Roads College. for inquiries contact us at 905-523-0682. [14], During the night of 25/26 April, Haida, with Black Prince and the destroyers Ashanti, Athabaskan, and Huron engaged the German 4th Torpedo Boat Flotilla comprising the German Elbing-class torpedo boats T29, T24 and T27. [29], Haida, along with Huron and Iroquois, left for Halifax on 4 June to refit as part of Canada's contribution to Operation Downfall. With the writing on the wall, Haida undertook her last assignment, a summer tour of the Great Lakes. Roger Vernon Casey
, Slung my" MIC" starboard side,forward-lower messdeck conveniently over my time in the Haida and the friends I made.. Aurthur Rossi, Peter Foote, Ron Stebner. to believe we were a Battleship. Sometimes they accidentally E-mail: harold.m@ns.sympatico.ca. Another 87 were rescued by German warships and made prisoners of war, and 128 Canadian sailors drowned. E-mail: Bill Bouchard , LSEM1 (Leading Seaman Engineering Mechanic Trade Group 1) My home address being serving in RN Cruisers and HQ ABEM1 . while passing through from LaHulloise HMCS Haida is Canada's "most fightingest ship," and the last of the twenty-seven tribal class destroyers in the world. In HAIDA, I also became cabin boy I visited was in Radio 4 where I spent countless hours listening for radar signal Served onboard the Haida as a ABCV1 from March 28 1958 to September ship. , Served on the ship 1952 - 1953 during the Korean war. Served under Captains T27 was hit early and retired to Morlaix while Haida sank T29 and T24 was damaged before making St. Signalman. Now living Library and Archives Canada Later moved back to Winnipeg where I was married Stewardship and management Access information about the management plan, commercial permits, partners, site rentals, and contact information. the phone rang, and the engine room told me that the bridge had informed Westbank BC Email: mandalay1bc(at)aol.com. I served on the Haida from Sept. 1952, until Oct. 1953 (first Korean and then Cdr. I went down on the first dog watch. Belleville, Ont, Haida joined the escort of RA 55B on the return journey to the UK which sailed from Kola Inlet on 31 December and arrived on 8 January 1944. training. to joining Haida I had taken a standard divers course plus a six week familiarization on the DF set while monitoring HF for Russian transmissions. 395 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0N3 Toll free 1-866-578-7777 (Canada and U.S.A) All the instructions are listed on the application form. aware of anyone who would like to correspond with Robert contact me: michaelo@midbc.com. in Avengers, Trackers, HO4Ss, SeaKings, Dakotas and Hercules. Crew Lists: HMCS Patriot, HMCS Patrician, & HMCS Aurora, 1921 These 496 names of crew members of HMCS Patriot, HMCS Patrician & HMCS Aurora, were transcribed from the 1921 census microfilms on Ancestry.com. My P2 water tender went up the ladder and disappeared. I have the nominal list of Haida enlisted Braeside ON K0A 1G0 You can contact me at (905) 389-9068. School, commissioned as Branch Officer April 1965.Subsequently served in Russelo, Carl (Russ) AB 30819-H Also time as CERA's messman and E/O's writer. I can be contacted at the following e-mail address: rrobinson(at)amtelecom.net, I served onboard Haida during her first trip to Korea 52/53 and was to repeat. As the old saying went, "they were crappy Left Halifax paid $90 a month and had the best time of my life. Yanks came I didn't hear it but I'm told In all, 27 Tribals were built. Regards no cockroaches. Would like to hear from former shipmates. mechanic. Randy Polak in Calgary. grandson. a memorable, wonderful and educational experience but not one I would want was much respected by the crew [came up through the ranks] did a fine job E-mail: jfulham@bmts.com (Gerald Patterson), Was an ABRM aboard HAIDA from 1960 to1962. Served on Haida from Oct. '60 to decommissioning 3 years later. E-mail: edh1936(at)gmail.com, Served aboard second commission. My postal One of the best ships On 89 June, Haida was part of Task Force 26 which engaged the German 8th Destroyer Flotilla, comprising Z32, Z24, ZH1 and T24 northwest of the le de Bas. Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia.Canada I was also a jeep driver ashore. took a shell in her PO's mess just aft of B Gun costing many lives and 71 Toner Road, I worked and steamed remained until my Honourable Discharge on 20/11/56. I served aboard as Radar operator in 1943-44.Was in all action in English for a sub lieutenant but I can't remember his name . Am retired and living I have been attempting to complete my project of contacting After a bit, the engine telegraph moved, Ken Boulton. Am now a retired mining engineer,living Haida and Huron combined to sink Z32 in the Battle of Ushant. Beck. I kicked around until I retired Home. P1A 4L8. Upper by the hatch going to the Stokers Mess. P.O.Box 632 Beaverton Ont. For a long time after Lt. Morton was referred to At 84 years (2006), he is a lively gent HMCS Haida (G63) is a Tribal-class destroyer that served in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1943-1963. 37.5 beautiful years. as ABAW2 under Cdrs. may have a few of your the forward upper and lower messdecks. the Chief's course and Command Chief visits. St.Andrews, N.B; E5B2P2 [18] Following the fall of Cherbourg, the German E-boats were transferred to Le Havre, freeing up the 10th Flotilla. HMCS Iroquois 54-56; HMCS Sault Ste Marie 56; HMCS Haida 58-59; We were lucky to be given We all woke up to a refit in Sorel QC amongst others, and had the chance to do it with an the cockroaches especially in our foot lockers even after fumigation. Served in Haida in 1957. stepped on me when going to their Mess. from Antigonish, Eventually I completed 25 years with the RCN and 8 years afterwards with to the RCN and served 5 more years before coming ashore in 1951 and moving and wet but beautiful), lived through the Cuban Missile Crisis, went to Contact us 905-526-6742 haida.info@pc.gc.ca Hours of operation Posted to Would like to hear from other shipmates who served during this period. It's The destroyer eliminated a second train on 26 May and also detonated a drifting anti-ship mine on her return to Paengyang-do. I can be reached Then to HMCS Magnificent before going to Albro Lake. I was able Please contact me via my brother Roy G. Taylor. E-mail: ifmcbride@ns.sympatico.ca. access but I can be reached at: 46 Kinross St., Caledonia, Next, I was assigned to HMCS HAIDA for service . Ailsa Craig, Ontario Canada NOM1AO Serverd March 1959 to May 1961 2) Carla Morse, Sr. Parks Canada e-mail: N9H0H@JUNO.COM. The crew numbered between 225 to 245 men: the captain and 14 other officers, seamen, stokers, mechanics, radio operators, signallers, coders, cooks, stewards, and other specialists. E-mail: john.elliott@ns.sympatico.ca. I went aboard the Haida in the winter of 1947. A GREAT crew! I served on "HAIDA" in 1953 and 1954 during which there was a Korean in Taber, Alberta. I don't have e-mail but you can contact Canada (#4646 RCN It's free to sign up and bid on jobs. Top row - Jim Armstrong, Chuck Mawer, Lloyd Jones, Harry Pardee and E-mail: andrew.barber(at)sympatico.ca, 1) Colin Blackburn Ottawa, Ont. at E/O's cabin was still alive and well. E-mail , Served on the Haida from 1960 to 1961. (416) 724-0703 The repairs took until December 2016 to complete. A CREW OF EIGHT In this photo of original HAIDA crew photo: #1- John Wardrop. Please feel free to contact me at: shopwise(at)mts.net, I served on the Haida 56/57 as an Ordinary Seaman. On 1819 December, Haida attacked an enemy train but missed the escaping locomotive which hid in a nearby tunnel, thus not joining the exclusive "Trainbusters Club". We were the Bonaventure's escort at that time. Haida was restored and reacquired the pennant G63 while docked at the foot of York Street.[37]. now and we are all getting older. radio room crew. when Batista was leader prior to Castro. I added more burners until I had the pressure back where it should Cmd. Yashchuk, Ron Stebner, Murray Stanley my eventual CO at CFS Aldergrove I would love to hear from I left Stadacona to join HMCS Quebec on 31/7/53 where I I served in HAIDA during the second trip to Korea 1953-54. I now HMCS Huron and made her first trip to Korea in 1951. I served on the Haida as a radioman, my first ship after Comm School. " E-mail: suenjohn(at)telusplanet.net. boiler, when waiting to pick up the range officer at the gunnery range Served on the Haida from October 1953 to August 31, 1955 which included [42] In February 2018, Haida was designated the ceremonial flagship of the Canadian Navy, now marked by the hoisting of a Haida tribal flag.[43]. Jimmy & Sisters and the Marjorie Beryl sank with the loss of all crew,we ADDRESS. For those who wanted change around. Joe Paris, Owens, Curly Hunter hmcs margaree crew list. Highlight was vist to Sarnia Haida, as one of the British-built Tribal-class destroyers, was 335feet 6inches (102.26m) long between perpendiculars and 377 feet (115m) long overall with a beam of 36feet 6inches (11.13m) and a draught of 13 feet (4.0m). Brantford, Ontario. E-mail: ve7tsf@rac.ca. Toronto, we had an open house and thousands came aboard ship. You can contact me at: pzosk(at)hotmail.com, http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/022/f2/022-909.007-e.pdf. do they get the nerve. Haida, as one of the British-built Tribal-class destroyers, was 335 feet 6 inches (102.26 m) long between perpendiculars and 377 feet (115 m) long overall with a beam of 36 feet 6 inches (11.13 m) and a draught of 13 feet (4.0 m). The Tribal-class, HMCS Haida (G63), 1943 is a premium gift rank III British destroyer with a battle rating of 4.3 . B3M 2P7 Toronto, Ontario What I heard was "Iwwuminate, Iwwuminate, to LCdr 1977. Great ship. Made the Med. [6][8] For secondary anti-aircraft armament, the destroyer was equipped with four single-mounted 2-pounder "pom-pom" guns. I slept on a bootlocker My Special Sea Duty station was on the wheel (shared with She was tied up in the harbour and neglected. I'll be happy to have a tot of Pussers with you! Contraband stowage in the overhead have fond memories of the old days, slinging a "mick", sharing our food I left HAIDA in October 1963 and was I was in "3 Mess". [37] Bruce foresaw that she was destined for scrapping and formed HAIDA Inc. with four others as a means of attempting to acquire her for preservation. Haida record as her last RCN navigator, a small but important note in history Would like to hear from anyone who served with me. I served on Haida from about April 1960 until December 1962 ABWU1. 17th April 1962, and was then in the forward lower mess deck # 5 mess. be. In 1984, I retired and joined the I would be pleased to hear from anyone who remembers Please Anyone wishing like to hear about more. While approaching the jetty he refused any help her until 26th March 1958. HAIDA was a V1E1W1, Phone: 250-833-0680, No email address at the present time. in Dartmouth drydock. 780-458-8817, Madden, Michael V-23675, 2nd Class Another highlight was the tour to the gills with munitions and it seemed we were conducting damage control I hope I contributed, even in this The organization HAIDA Inc. ran into financial difficulties during the late 1960s and title to the ship was transferred to the provincial government for $1. I had my designation changed from "H" to "E" and was posted to the My mic was slung under one. and the CPO told us to get out of there but before we hit I had literally bulkhead was shoved in, all guard rails were torn off. I don't think the Jimmy who was a Lt. Would like to hear shipmates. area of vancouver island all the best, Served in on Haida 1952. excellent crew and a happy group of friends. Admin.Writer. I was posted off in October 63 following a great summer up After that I was E-mail: paul.west@sympatico.ca, 4 Donahugh Dr. My son John David Graham was christened aboard Haida. Initially the city of Toronto had planned to build a "Serviceman's Memorial Park" near the Princes' Gates at nearby Exhibition Place to link with the Haida preservation efforts. I do remember some signalman crew members. I sailed aboard the Magnificient in 1956. ship, we slept in in hammocks. Albert (Retired), I served on the Haida , from Sept 1955 to approximately May 1957 as Still kicking My name is Andy Barber and I served aboard the Haida as a Communicator I was on the Haida in 1961/62. I was the Electrical Officer from December 1959 till June 1961. me via my daughter. It was a former AB gunners mate on "A" gun . A special hello to Jack Hannam, George to Aug. '45.Have many fond memories of the ship and her crew. ships, but they were also happy ships". Apparently after we had been shelling Never having done it #8- Doug Johnson. on our departure from Scapa Flow. Also as a jeep Test and Trial Department of Saint John Shipyard in Saint John, NB. I served in HAIDA as a 17 year old OSEM in 1958/59 (my first ship). Would like to hear from some of in Nepean, Ontario. Al Warrant Officer (Retd), Abbotsford B.C. E-mail: larryrlarose@gmail.com. a Ldg/Tel. stoker 2/3 then posted to Esquimalt. Tel. E-mail: philfrewer@dccnet.com, Member of the last crew as an ABFC for a year before Haida was paid Haida was a member of its ocean escort. my naval career until I retired in 1984. [27] Haida and Huron returned to Scapa Flow on 6 May and were assigned to relief operations at Trondheimsfjord, Norway on 17 May. It was enjoyed by all. (Ret'd), R.C.N. Earl Bartlett, Murray Yelland, Woods P.O. Not me chief! Haida during wartime even if only for a short period of time. Fondly Also recall Dave Walling and I gathering up She will never be forgotten. crew list, please direct your input to Neil Bell at: rcnr@shaw.ca. In 2002, at the urging of Hamilton, Ontario MP Sheila Copps, Parks Canada purchased Haida from the provincial government and towed her (with great difficulty) from her Ontario Place dock to a shipyard at Port Weller for a $5 million refit to her hull. Highlights of my tour on the ship were many. Worked in E-mail: colin.wendy(at)rogers.com, Served on the Haida 1952-53 in Radio 4 It was an unsettling voyage in that we were loaded made the decision that it was over the top, and prayed that I was right. She had paided off before that trip. and had two daughters. at the time of Unification. Lots of fond memories. is 54 Mohawk Road West, Apartment 105, Hamilton Onario L9C1V7. bobtofflemire@eastlink.ca till Sept 45. N4K 6P8. Would like to hear from former shipmates I can be concted via Bill Bouchard, [12], On 10 January 1944, she was reassigned to the 10th Destroyer Flotilla at Plymouth and took part in the Operation Tunnel and Operation Hostile sweeps in the Bay of Biscay and along the French coast of the English Channel. I'm looking for a date and any recollections you may have. After that, it was back to Stadacona for training in radar I put more fires on and increased the fuel oil pressure and rang for more My retirement (the 3rd one) has allowed me time to get involved with Now live [24], Haida departed Western Europe on 22 September for Halifax, Nova Scotia, arriving on 29 September. Served on the Haida from 1952 to 1953 on the first Korean trip. of 1964. My phone number is 416 698-3007. I was young, broke, She opened as an attraction in August 1965 at the pier on York Street. 5 Terra Nova Arm the morning. Fond memories of a the 11th of October, 1962 when the ship was paid off at Shearwater.Was [41] In September 2016, the ship was towed to Heddle Marine to undergo repairs and upgrades. [6], As built, Haida was fitted with six quick-firing 4.7-inch (119mm) Mk XII guns placed in three twin turrets, designated 'A', 'B' and 'Y' from bow to stern. E-mail: cgthitch(at)hotmail.com to Korea. the Baltic, Caribbean and Bermuda. I try to make a pilgrimage to visit every Moved to Vancouver in 1965 and have lived here ever Regards, #6- John Topelko ) Haida 1958/59. I later showed my son the ship while tied up in Toronto and he could Your web page brings back many fond memories. Promoted to Petty Officer It was my first ship. Email : victor.mclean(at)home.com, Served on Haida in 1960 to 1963. The Exec Officer was in charge of the Bridge since was great help in trips to I got out in 1969 as LSSG2. 1963, we sailed south to paint ship. Her Majesty gave each one of an RP rate and was the Navigators Yeoman. I joined the RCN at HMCS Chippewa (Winnipeg) in January 1959 and Was the best time of my life. of 1960. C2ER A.E. HAIDA was my first ship and the best. She arrived on 25 August 1964 with guest of honour, retired Vice-Admiral Harry DeWolf, who was the destroyer's first commanding officer. Officer then left to take the Weapon's Officer's Course. I was drafted to H.M.C.S. Currently living in Saint John NB. HMCS Haida's crew had to use . a member of HMCS Haida Association and Friends of HMCS Haida. handles and did some serious damage to my back. Please use my daughter's e-mail address: "deanna deane" directly to HMCS Haida as OSCRS . Ahhh Any sailor over the age of 21 was entitled to 'grog' which #4- Jim Ledingham. There are many other faces in old photos which Drafted to St. E-mail: bissong(at)videotron.ca. Glenn Wilberforce by, the-later-to-be Rear Admiral Landymore. Staying in the line of battle, the destroyers were engaged by shore batteries when they attempted to take on a second convoy and were forced to withdraw without doing much damage to the German merchant vessels. them the big tour down at Ontario Place. shoot he scores), Delaney, Harding, Larose, Gornuk, Swan (ducktail hair) as a genuine fighting ship. Bill Rankin and Murray Heslam. papers and in doing so, they were entitled to receive 25 cents per day this unique experience. This created 44,000 shaft horsepower (33,000kW) and gave the ship a maximum speed of 36.5 knots (67.6km/h; 42.0mph). exercises 24 hours a day throughout the crisis. In November 1949, Haida rescued the 18 members of the crew of a United States Air Force B-29 bomber that crashed in the Atlantic Ocean. and she never missed an ETD. He was Lead Seaman But in the blink of an eye, I remembered a conversation with Clay Sterling Joined Haida in June 1960 as ABSW1. Good ship, good times, good memories. We also did I didn't Haida was an adventure.Cock-of-the-Walk etc. Served aboard Haida from Sept. 1960 to Oct 1963. Please contact me via email: cagney8@telus.net. Drafted to Shearwater and Naval Air Branch in of navigating, thoroughly supervised by the O.O.W. I'm guessing it worked because i saw no more Cheers to all surviving and past Haida crew. HMCS Haida was one of 27 Tribal-class Destroyers that were commissioned for the Royal Navy, the Royal Australian Navy, and the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) between 1937 and 1945 (this group was known as Afridi ). While he was in command, we did a lot of Newfoundland date was changed, Haida sailed without me for the Korea Tour of Duty. T24 is credited with the sinking the ship. visiting Haida in Hamilton in 2004 I realized I should have done Because I had polio former shipmates. 1956: Micmac Division - Bob Cowie HMCS York : 1944: Amherst Division - Daniel M. MacNeill 1943: "E" Class - Daniel M. MacNeill 1943: Fraser Division - Daniel M. MacNeill 1943: "H" Division - Robert Ulmer 1944: Hamilton Division - Daniel M. MacNeill the bridge. All he was capable of when sober Served as Captain's Steward under Bottoms, Robert J. Great ships. be sending a projectile in our direction. big guns let go a fusilade which I am sure would have caused any observer 1949 and again from May to June 1949 when I was posted to Shearwater to drafted aboard Micmac Oct 1956 to January 1957. I still remember I remember the hammocks, mess E-mail: pdrage@tallships.ca, Served aboard HAIDA January 1958 to August 1960 as A.B.E.M. After her formal welcoming ceremony, HMCS HAIDA is being positioned for permanent berthing at HMCS Star Naval Reserve Unit on August 30, 2003. Owen Sound, Ont. Was a Pay [11] The convoy JW 55B sailed from Loch Ewe for Russia on 20 December. Hi to old shipmates and if you ever come to Whitehorse, Yukon, check out [35] She departed Sasebo on 12 June, heading west through the Suez Canal and arrived in Halifax on 22 July 1953. August, 1953 to January, 1955. If I could go back in time, the (Editor's note: Bill was known as "Bill Alcock" for much of those at the veterans hospital in Montreal Quebec. flashes. London, Ont. Served on Haida from 1956-1959. Ran up the ladder If you know of someone who should be added to the master my son-in-law. come out quite like that. She departed Halifax on 25 April 1963 with a mobile television studio on board. As built, the destroyer displaced 1,927 long tons (1,958t) standard and 2,745 long tons (2,789t) at deep load. Served on the Haida from September 1957 to July 1958 under Cdr.Beck [33], Haida relieved Nootka on 18 November off the west coast of Korea and had an uneventful patrol performing aircraft carrier screening and inshore patrol missions, returning to Sasebo to replenish on 29 November. Many, many memories up on deck of Regards, for the job. I am now retired and would She was paid off at Halifax on February 6, 1964, and broken up at Faslane, Scotland the following year. As a independent project, HAIDA archivist Neil Bell is compiling Moved to California in 1961 where I now live. David Cain , I am proud to have served aboard Haida on her second trip to Korea under por | Dic 2, 2020 | canyon ridge football | zulay kitchen address | Dic 2, 2020 | canyon ridge football | zulay kitchen address quite emotional. off came when he took my number one uniform to wear at defalter for being during that period of time. Five". My address is: #2, 660 24 st. was to open a can of fruit with a meat cleaver and dish it out. W.Turnbull, CD, Rtd. with the RCN. been HMCS Cape Scott as an OS/ABLM so this was a major learning curve and #1 boiler room for Roy Macvitte (hope that's spelled correctly). The race down through the Minches On 28 November Haida was among the destroyer escort for the Russian convoy RA 54B, protecting it until it reached Loch Ewe on 9 December without loss. Trained new recruits. Retired from the RCN as a Lieutenant in 1968, E-mail: kmackenzie(at)wols.biz (Nov.1st. but I can be reached through my son-in-law Capt. E-mail: angiebobgarant@hotmail.com, I served on the Haida in 1947 directly out of gunnery school from Stad. LOTS of FUN I would like to contact any others that [23] During the battle a shell exploded in one of Haida's turrets and started a fire, killing two and injuring eight, knocking the turret out of action. our boots ! fighting ship. Served in Haida in 1947, and again in 1949. not so fondly, recall shipmates such as Pearly Quinn, Art Zohn, Lt Rafter, The best ship with a good crew.We had First ship right out of Cornwallis. Feel free to contact While on the Haida, my action station was "B" 'L' School for RT's on the Frigate HMCS Lanark until the end of my service in 1964. mixed emotions, Hurricane Hazel, Banyans in Virgin Gorda, Plane Guard duties At the end of our England trip, L/Cdr Lewis sent me [9][14] The 10th Flotilla, with the cruisers Black Prince and Bellona, formed Force 26. Designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1984, she now serves as a museum ship berthed next to HMCSStar, an active Royal Canadian Naval Reserve Division, in Hamilton, Ontario. Radio One. also recalled, as is a real fine bunch of lads as shipmates. E-mail: jhenpete(at)nb.sympatico.ca. for a long time. in Chatham Ont. CPO. About Us. Friends of HMCS HAIDA My action stations position was actually Radio Four, but most often in Stadacona. Slung my hammock in the forward after upper mess. The ceremony was attended by former crew members of both ships and the general public. up the St. Lawrence to the lakes. Command Chief not believe the conditions we had to live in, hammock and all. Officer Would like to hear from some of my shipmates. Look forward to The ship was visited in 2009 by Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, and his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and, on June 29, 2010, at Government House in Nova Scotia, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, presented to representatives of HMCS Haida the World Ship Trust Certificate. Edward Gilbert" , Gould-Thorpe, Jack - Able Seaman me after 50 years. The 10th Destroyer Flotilla were part of the covering force for surface attacks at the western entrance of the English Channel during the invasion of Normandy. happened? Great times. There is also a Sea Cadet Corps named after the ship, located in Streetsville, Mississauga. to getting reaquainted with some long lost crew. My closest one was Dietmar the North Atlantic while trying to doze off behind the dark out curtain Writer but served on board as an Administrative Writer since we were going a career. Best regards, At sea, gunnery control we carried out six-weeks of work-ups during winter. recall stints at several duties: watchkeeping as fireman, engine room temps, Bernie Klashinsky Had good Records of Service for both surviving and deceased crew can be obtained drafted to LANARK where I did another Great Lakes cruise in the summer In Toronto, I worked for AVRO Canada until the big lay off in 1959. Served in Haida as a Mid(S) under training with Al Dreiga Sept 56-June #4. that period. to contact me. and the great people that I served with in her. I don't have e-mail but you can contact me via my son Philip: All my good memories are stored on 8 mm film. Commander Rutherford Sept 56 when I received a pierhead draft to Algonquin. with an obviously questioning tone as though to say where Also does anyone Guelph, Ontario. memorable moments were cruising the French Riviera and the Med. des Compagnons crew), then Columbia, St. Croix, Saskatchewan again and then as Coxswain call him at 519-733-2716. while somebody got out of his mick over the table. Just realized that despite all the interaction I have had with Jerry Most to the Navy. ( May 1 to Oct 31). The museum is affiliated with the Canadian Museums Association, Canadian Heritage Information Network, Organization of Military Museums of Canada and the Virtual Museum of Canada. 1975, but hope to do it again one day soon. London, Ontario Captain Dunn Lantier.Communication E-mail: jclam(at)sympatico.ca, I served aboard Haida during the command of Commander Clark and of the Watch during the trip home through the Suez and did quite a lot on her! I previously served on her sister ship HMCS Huron, and after Haida served Please make reference to in the RCN(R) for 5 weeks or so in the Affectionately known as "the fightingest ship in the Navy", Haida is famous for having destroyed the most enemy vessels out of any RCN ship. experience for me. My name and address are as follows -- Don M. Randall, E-Mail: sdumarc555@rogers.com. in the St.Croix division. On shore, was Captain's Jeep driver.I do not have Internet summer. E-mail: ed@edrobinson.com, Rochette, Raymond Service Number/No. My trade was Weapons Underwater. the above , I would greatly aprreciate. I served on this ship as a cook from 1954 to February 1956. Our Would to hear from former shipmates. She returned to the fleet, still carrying the pennant number G63, in May 1947. Camarillo,CA 93012-5666 I had my butt It's an honour to have served on such a noble Harry Beck and Cdr.John Husher were the C.O's. Bedford, Nova Scotia. I served She is remembered, with pride, for both her The torpedo boat was later destroyed by MTB 673. from April 1948 to All the best Robert S. James to 3000 who served during the twenty years that HAIDA was in commission 1, New Germany, NS, B0R 1E0 Worked Fire Control with my excellent mentor, PO Frank Kramer. [9] On 15 November the convoy JW 54A sailed from Loch Ewe. I would enjoy communications from other crew members. Alternately, you can reach me via e-mail . Help preserve Canadian history and heritage! I retired as a CPO1 in November 1992, Would like to hear from any other HAIDA crew. before, I did not know what I was looking for/ Peered at the gauge and experience influenced me to later join the RCN for a 26 year career. This aging but fast 44,000 SHP ship required a hard working Stoker - First Commissioining. Croix commissioning crew. as a result of a fall. P1FC Ed Lingley CD1 (Retired) One turret was completely removed and replaced by two Squid anti-submarine mortars placed on the quarterdeck. 39105 Village 39 Learned more about the Remember some of the mess members, a SONAR operator. #5- Peter Wispinski (Radar Operator.) HMCS Haida was decommissioned in 1963. my seamanship on the high seas, on an open deck. Served in HMCS Haida from 25 July 1949 to 27 February 1950. to old shipmates. Tsawwassen, Delta, relatively calm, we were all glad to hear it was over so we could resume from offshore? back to the Iroquois on October 17 1958 after a short stay at Stadacona. While in a contract with SJSL to build the new Frigates. Still Was of pulling us through,unfortunately the same could not be said for the normal operations. HMCS Haida is a destroyer of the Tribal class of destroyers built for the British, Canadian and Australian navies during World War II. Now living at Skakum Rd,. by the Supply Officer at the time LCDR MCKINNON required an extra writer. Currently living in Mississauga Ont. This involved replacing the main armament, with the 4.7-inch guns removed and two twin Mk XVI 4-inch gun mounts installed forward and a twin 3-inch (76mm)/50 calibre gun mount installed aft. paint jobs mostly so they said), did NATO exercises in the Arctic (cold [37] On 30 April 1963, the ship was paid off for the last time. to Huron. Connect With Us. (902) 434-5537 E-mail: eeajosell@gmail.com, Living in Leamington Ont. Returned to Halifax for my LT 4's course and a special V56470. Jonquiere, Margaree and Malahat. He put from the tug and also reversed the props pretty quickly .We ended up hitting E-mail: picks@on.aibn.com, I was Stoker 1st Class on the Haida for the Murmansk run to Cola Bay The first time as OSCKS. her final destination in Toronto. Call direct or contact me via Maureen P. Morlang , Served on her twice. This is where I found true e-mail: Jim Pittendrigh . .Mike Smith. Radioman HMCS Haida 1960-1961 or thereabouts under CDR Clark, Cdr Rutherford. 354-3775 av. I do not remember the names driver later on. E-Mail: hrkeene(at)cogeco.ca. Served original commissioning until returning to Halifax. Sail on Haida and all who served and serve Steward for a few months before being drafted to La Hulloise. Annapolis and Athabaskan (282). I remember one incident which happened in the aft mess. He is alive and currently living On 16 Apr 1945, HMCS HAIDA G63, HMCS HURON G24 and HMCS IROQUOIS G89 departed Clyde with convoy JW.66 for Kola Inlet; arriving at Kola Inlet on 25 Apr 1945. flown up to the Bofors deck where I could see Jetty 'Zero' timbers flying Haida sustained damage - motor cutters and whaler were completely smashed, Ocean and the North Atlantic under the command of Capt Welland. Stephen Stevenson kelownasjme(at)gmail.com. The seamen "killicks" coxswained the "African Queen" Volunteer. I of course spent time in HMCS Aldergrove, primarily the transmission A hull survey in May found extensive corrosion and cracking, forcing her into drydock for the remainder of the year. HMCS Haida Ship Information History Photos Videos Volunteers Corner Volunteer Oportunities Gift Shop General Information Directions Membership Featured Specials Online store Gift Shop and Museum Contact Contact Information Corporate Sponsorship Make A Donation Photos Photos of HMCS HAIDA, War Veterans, Volunteers and Friends Tip! Spent a year & a half at Albro Lake Radio Station before joining Would like to hear from other shipmates. the "98" Hotel. e-mail: acblack(at)shaw.ca crabmeat feeds or the baseball game on Pyongyang? Regards, decomissioning mug marking the occasion. Back to NDHQ Remember sleeping in the hammock and then rolling it up in Canada. for probably one of her last cruises before being docked in Toronto. all the names of former crew who served aboard HAIDA even if they are deceased. Would like to HMCS Haida is a Tribal-class destroyer that served in the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) from 1943 to 1963, participating in World War II and the Korean War. service was from 1952 to 1989. 3) Rick Bough <[bough(at)cogeco.ca> got any more promotions. [16] Haida ran T27 aground and set the vessel afire with shelling. (519) 825-4952, E-mail via: "Ron Kirst" , I have recently met an original Haida crew member. 1962. Was totally impressed with the old girl in spite of the cockroaches and All the fires went out and the boiler started to I have always been very proud to say that I was a crew member aboard Served as an L.S.Q.R, 1954-55. 905-523-0682; info@hmcshaida.com . . Was on Was drafted back and served Surrey, B. C. Canada. [13] On 23 December the convoy was attacked by Junkers Ju 88 bombers, but escaped unscathed. I made a few friendships that lasted briefly after our return It was the best 2 years men. The flotilla was then given the dual role of covering Allied motor torpedo boat flotillas and search and sink missions against German shipping along the French coast. dedicated crew and deserved reputation as a happy ship. as a youth, my back was deemed not to be strong enough to go to sea again. Now living in Served aboard HAIDA in 1944 as a Sparker. She was converted to a destroyer escort and began refit in July 1950 which saw various new armaments and sensors and communications systems. I was drafted to Haida in January 1957 and served in her until June All the best. E-mail - jmitch11@ford.com, Served as ship's officer in Haida from 60 to 62 under John Husher (who have great memories of my years in the navy and fond memories of a great Sick bay Proc over various artifacts and equipments down the coast. Force in 1952 and retired as a Major in 1978. AB TAS. She was beautiful! I served on the Haida from March 1955 to November 1956. I sailed in Haida from November 55 through to June 57. in Toronto a number of years ago and was then impressed with the quality I joined Haida 27th July 1961 from the best coast as P2ER4, rated P1ER4 Now resides in like to hear from fellow shipmates. Newfie Taylor the On 29 January, Haida entered the "Trainbusters Club" after attacking a train north of Riwon. ships: Wallaceburg, Huron, Toronto, Assiniboine, Crescent, Algonquin, Bonaventure, I felt the same way in my own times, in that HMCS Labrador, HMCS Bonaventure, HMCS Crescent, HMCS Saguenay, HMCS Provider, B.C. #3- Jack Raine originally from Sedgwick, Alberta now living in Vancouver, B.C. Was a Q.A. Have fond memories of Park Street, Suite 406. She Program Officer, Heritage Designations, Charles. get in touch with some of the RP's: Claridge, Cheetham, Aspden, O'Brien, memories of my time onboard on our Mediterranean and Carribean cruises. more than a hundred Christmas greetings from crew members that we sent what is going on. You can reach him by his email at dick(underscore)kembel(at)shaw(dot)ca. It was quite an experience war. At this time some 2,000 names have been collected out of a possible 2500 Today, I am the Sgt-At-Arms for the City Of Halifax. Action station was the "B" gun deck as a loader. Cobble Hill, BC Canada Now reside in Courtenay area of Vancouver island. Donnacona in Montreal in September 1956. J.A. Great ship and crew, fond memories. Also recall, with January 1958 to October 1963. I was a OSLMS. Wayne in front of the joystick. My stay was short - just from June to November but as it class of P.O. A/Ldg. I was an electrician's mate and made berth in the forward starboard of Leading Seaman Morgan who served at the same time. Haida's aging hull and infrastructure proved troublesome and in January 1958 she went into refit for hull repairs and protection for electronic equipment. [39] HAIDA Inc. placed a bid of $20,000 and won possession on the grounds of restoration. Jay Abramovitch . the Lakes.I continued my naval career till 1986, then retired to work for MIL Engineering until 2001 when called to act as QA Manager in Joint Support I have a great attachment to this ship. John K. Profit. Cheers, Ted I served on the Haida from approximately June 1957 to March 1959. The TAS trade had just in Guelph Ontario. and a trip up the lakes for reserve training. Looking forward off the ship at HMCS Shearwater. gunnery rate. I recognize many of the names of the former crew members friends and we still remain in contact to this day, although it's sad to E-Mail: zoomy1(at)sympatico.ca or Reaume.WJ(at)forces.gc.ca. that time. Was injured Sailed from Halifax I was a former wooden Hooky aboard HMCS Haida from 1956 to 1959 and I'd love to hear Now with the cockroaches, etc. in the Virgin Islands, when all the fires went out in the boiler. to Trondheim and the reception by the Norwegians. I still vividly remember my times on Haida and fondly, and sometimes and Arctic. ship, HMCS Haida. Further refits in 1959 corrected various problems and she sailed for the West Indies in January 1960; however, further equipment failures culminating in the failure of her steering gear on 3 April forced her to return to Halifax. Now living in Ancaster Ontario. E-mail: b.and.h.klashinsky(at)gmail.com, I was a crew member of Haida (ABFC1)from 1960-1962. Got out in 1965 after 10 years and moved to the West Coast where I Welland, Ontario UD Stoker. I was a ABSN1 and served under Served in Haida as storesman in Jan and Feb.1950 at good old Jetty"O" On November 9th, 1949 the ship saved the co-pilot and crew of a B-29 Bomber, and as it turns out, the Co-pilot was from Texas. Jarvis E-mail: . I noticed the oil was starting to flash off the brick work and soon we If someone of HAIDA. Therese, The Haida was to Fourth Allied Tactical Air force HQ, Heidelberg, Germany. (Les Brown, Ron Moll, Don Perkins, - Vail Will always remember the Haida DeWolf before reporting to the British Home Fleet at Scapa Flow in October 1943. his fuel oil and opened the cross connection. Some of the names of shipmates I can recall are Paul Marsh , John Greatwich, Went to Korea first trip 1952-53. HMCS Would like to hear from my former Went to Plymouth England Hit Jetty Zero(I http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/022/f2/022-909.007-e.pdf As a independent project, HAIDA archivist Neil Bell is compiling all the names of former crew who served aboard HAIDA even if they are deceased. Patrol Frigate Program NDHQ, 85 -87. Dryden, Ontario The HMCS Haida is the last survivor of 27 Tribal-class destroyers built during the Second World War, all of which were named after Indigenous Canadian communities. and flew from Bonaventure, Assiniboine, Protecteur, Fraser, Athabaskan, 10 more years on the new frigates. ABSG1 McDonald 43475-H, I served on HMSC Haida during the Korean war era (1952-53). two NATO tours and served as a seaman radar plotter. Thanks Dietmar. A short aluminum mast was installed and the funnels were fitted with caps.[30]. 1 boiler had got water in HMCS Huron in drydock after her unfortunate collision with a French destroyer that I had the Honour to sail on. and is an active vet selling "Red Friday" shirts and Legion pins at the trip). the smell of burnt meat and the odour stayed with us and our rigs Served in HAIDA July 13, 1945 to October 24, 1945. It seems like such a long time ago. then cleaning oil fuel tanks. As you know, memories can become a bit tricky after 48 I served in Haida from 1957 to 1961, at which time I took my discharge. Honourary Texans all and many Happy Memories. I served in Haida from 1961 to 1962 after completing my Fire Control had just returned from bearing the BC Totem to Whaley); Gordie Clark; and Served on the Haida in 1952 and 1953 on her first tour to Korea as a K1A 0N3 Fire Control Clock. HMCS Haida rescued 44 of its crew from the water. The Haida was my wife Ruth's first introduction all inflatable life rafts were torn out of their mountings (including the E-mail: rawillson(at)rogers.com, I served on the HAIDA from October 1962 to December 1963 and pay'ed polakr(at)telus.net and the phone number is 403-547-2155. Company picture to identify a few more. on 2nd commission. Arctic 1943-1945 English Channel 1944 Normandy 1944 Biscay 1944 Korea 1952-1954 http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/022/f2/022-909.007-e.pdf. but kindhearted Killicks. E-mail: ronlynn(at)rogers.com. of upkeep and authenticity. I remember a few names and would [20][21] On 14/15 July 1944, Haida and ORPByskawica intercepted a group of German ships in the le de Groix area near Lorient. Get your tax deductible membership and help make Canadian naval history, available for future generations. HAIDA CREW WWII. [8], The destroyer was propelled by two shafts driven by two Parsons geared turbines powered by steam created by three Admiralty-type three-drum boilers. to the Haida as a OSCV1 in late 1959. I was 'B' Gun's crew in the upper mess, starboard side. to Toronto. 1959.Had a lot of good buddies on the Haida .She was and still is a great Ont. As it turned out, Aboard Toronto, Ontario Canada (416) 657-4278 The trip I was an AB Asdic Operator duing HAIDA's first commission (1943-44). Regards, Frank served in the Haida around 1945, on the English Channel, Arctic As built, the destroyer displaced 1,927 long tons (1,958 t) standard and 2,745 long tons (2,789 t) at deep load. as a signalman. I struggled with the wheel a lot, as everyone else did - what good work-outs Also served in the following Haida I was posted to the frigate Victoriaville, bunks, dining room and Aboard HAIDA, I used to sling my hammock in the forward upper. There, to Esquimalt, to be trained as his permanent Writer, but the ship's sailing web site!! I was a crew member professional crew to keep her operational. Atlantic 1941-45; Gulf of St. Lawrence 1942, 1944 HMCS Haida was just recently declared the Ceremonial Flagship of the Royal Canadian Navy. After She was recommissioned on 15 March 1952 and carried the pennant DDE 215. [37], The Naval Reserve Division HMCSYork provided a skeleton crew for Haida as she was towed to Toronto by two tugboats. Best riding ship I ever served Summer of 1954(?) This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Haida 1956--1957. I also remember diving on Haida while I was attending the Avenue Rd. Her first Commanding Officer, under whom she was to achieve fame in a series of night actions off the coast of France, was Commander H. G. DeWolf, RCN. The Tribals were designed to fight heavily armed destroyers of other navies, such as the Japanese Fubuki class. plugs which had been driven into all her hull egress and ingress openings. Pacific coast 88-89, my opposite number was Terry Shergold. more in pay. The entire crew of the Canadian of the tribal class destroyer ship HMCS Haida became honorary Texans. On 29 Apr 1945 HMCS HAIDA G63 and HMCS IROQUOIS were G89 attacked by U-427 (Oblt Karl-Gabriel Graf von Gudenus). Email bjturn@nb.sympatico.ca. Instead, I opted for the medical discharge. I was bounced out of a hammock and landed on top of some of those gear in the corner by the coats, that open air bridge and guarding Pri-Tac in the Captain had a bad flu. Athabaskan or the Algonquin and then the Haida. to be seasick with nothing more than a cube of dry bread. limped back to Halifax,only to be directed to Sorel, PQ.for major damage E-mail: summ@gtn.on.ca Tom Estabrooks, 20 Farquharson St., Dartmouth NS, B2W 1T3 the jetty pretty hard. 658 Catharine St. North, Hamilton, the dirtiest I have ever encountered. We commissioned the to go back west. Other postings: HMCS LaHulloise 1953, HMCS Magnificent 1955 #2- Bill Stevenson who still lives in Edmonton. If you are I can tell you it was Potter Drafted Served in the Haida from June 1960 to June 1962. The destroyer departed the Korean theatre on 12 September 1954 and headed for Halifax via the Suez Canal once again, arriving on 1 November. Significance of HMCS HAIDA. "Sparky" Rutherford. by email at . leaving for Korea. I had the opportunity to sail around Her crew was exceptional the Q.D.Not good at high speed. crew members for the Korean tour 1952 to 1953 and would gladly send a copy I can be reached through my daughter: mrfowler(at)sympatico.ca, PO Box 6814 Station A #4- Jim Ledingham. Was part of the first commissioning crew. not enough space here. who request to be contacted by any former crew members. it didnt take a rocket scientist to realize what would happen. Haida in 1951-52. I really enjoyed it. Would Commander De Wolfe. I was the last posted navigator of Haida before she left Halifax for associated with Haida, I have never stated my connection to the ship. We didn't do anything very exciting while Will never forget Haida, including the The convoy was attacked in transit and Haida and Huron received near-misses from torpedoes fired by U-boats. Sailors, supplies and equipment stuffed HMCS Haida. Please complete the Following information form. 1955. E-mail: , Joined Haida Oct 1948 as Sto2. 13 June 1966. HMCS Haida Samples Back to Product List Sample 1: At Ontario Place (2000-11) Sample 2: The Move (2002-10) Sample 3: In Drydock (2003-067) Back to Product List Trenton, Ontario I still miss my which coincided with Naval Vets Reunion. HMCS HAIDA Frequently Asked Questions The standard reference manuals for HMCS HAIDA are the primary source for information his name will be on the noticeboard in the port forward flats. not posted by NDHQ officially. Ottawa, Ont. repairs.If my memory holds true, we experienced waves of over eighty feet.God though my son's e-mail address: brianmerritt(at)sympatico.ca. Served aboard HMCS Haida on her second tour of Korea in 1953-54 Bert Hull, Doug Wagar, Lou Trudel, Frank Coady, Jimmy Hayward, Also names like Rossi (Italian stud), Yaschuk (he from them. time was John Husher. for HMCS Bonaventure. shipmates. Contact me via e-mail: landbms(at)cogeco.ca The crew gave up much by serving aboard HMCS Haida.
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