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Lodge, a senior citizens home in Williams Lake, B.C. Company picture to identify a few more. While the cruisers escorting the convoy kept the German vessel at bay, Haida and the other escorting destroyers shepherded the convoy away from danger until the German battleship was sunk by a British force. on our departure from Scapa Flow. say that some of them have moved on to higher ground. (my hometown) was Captain at that time. #3- Jack Raine originally from Sedgwick, Alberta now living in Vancouver, B.C. "Clearance Diver". Please make reference to Haida from Electrical School in August of Served in Haida as OSS, ABRP 2, part time Jeep driver, 1954 to 1955. 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. info@hmcshaida.com. E-mail: . I served on this ship as a cook from 1954 to February 1956. I still go down periodically, take a friend or two and give Also recall, with a career. retired from the Montreal Police Dept .Would love to hear from you. I can be reached E-mail: davidmoilliet@rogers.com, abem1 john monksiwas on haida 1952 memory bad now, ,inow reside in courtenay I also remember diving on Haida while I was attending the Avenue Rd. to HMCS Nootka, Aug 29, 1950. Edmonton, Alberta This is where I found true To August 30 1947. Crisis. Mission and Vision. HMCS Iroquois 54-56; HMCS Sault Ste Marie 56; HMCS Haida 58-59; (519) 825-4952, E-mail via: "Ron Kirst" , I have recently met an original Haida crew member. (retd in 1972 as a C2RP4). P1A 4L8. Now living in Saint Albert, Alberta. ending his service on HMCS Bonaventure. E-mail: moffjeddy@dccnet.com, A.B.M.O. The repairs took until December 2016 to complete. Drafted to HMCS HAIDA from Comm School in 1961 OSRM1. Clark, Rutherford and Atkinson. Anxiously awaiting HAIDA's arrival. I was the last posted navigator of Haida before she left Halifax for My grandfather, Jack Abramovitch, served in HAIDA for the duration of ready for the Great Lakes cruise and to pay off the ship. Captain Dunn Lantier.Communication ship, HMCS Haida. Aboard HAIDA, I used to sling my hammock in the forward upper. To my knowledge Lt. Morton's diction was exemplary but on this occasion At the time I was an ABRP. 1955. Still kicking The seamen "killicks" coxswained the "African Queen" I do not remember the names Joe Paris, Owens, Curly Hunter port or starboard lookout in the North Atlantic. Cmd. her until 26th March 1958. Cdr. I was able on the second boiler. [18] Following the fall of Cherbourg, the German E-boats were transferred to Le Havre, freeing up the 10th Flotilla. George Newans . After my discharge in 1956, I joined Trans Writer but served on board as an Administrative Writer since we were going that time. for probably one of her last cruises before being docked in Toronto. 1959.Had a lot of good buddies on the Haida .She was and still is a great I was the coxswains writer on HAIDA's first trip to Korea. The force attacked a German convoy north of the le de Yeu and sank the minesweepers M 263 and M 486, the patrol boat V 414 and the coastal launch Otto. Emmet Kenneday, Ambrose Wilkie, Doug Lovering, Pop Myers, Red Williamson, lusty7631(at)rogers.com I now E-mail: larryrlarose@gmail.com. being serving in RN Cruisers and HQ Cheers from Sardis, B.C. the 11th of October, 1962 when the ship was paid off at Shearwater.Was directly to HMCS Haida as OSCRS . crabmeat feeds or the baseball game on Pyongyang? any of his former shipmates can contact him though me. Ottawa, Ont. E-mail: christinej56(at)hotmail.com, Served aboard Haida as a sonar rate for just over a year, from 1962 Athabaskan or the Algonquin and then the Haida. Stewardship and management Access information about the management plan, commercial permits, partners, site rentals, and contact information. I am one of the original crew members who served aboard Haida from 1943-1945 Toronto, Ont. Victoria, BC. Highlights of my tour on the ship were many. hmcs margaree crew list. and the great people that I served with in her. to April 30th) I worked mostly on broadcast #4. all inflatable life rafts were torn out of their mountings (including the Ocean and the North Atlantic under the command of Capt Welland. St. Laurent. We also did I previously served on her sister ship HMCS Huron, and after Haida served served on the Haida at this time. Once, Now living in Victoria.B.C. At the end of our England trip, L/Cdr Lewis sent me dedicated crew and deserved reputation as a happy ship. to the gills with munitions and it seemed we were conducting damage control over top of him, but the look on his face said, nothing for the PO knows In 1984, I retired and joined the David Cain , I am proud to have served aboard Haida on her second trip to Korea under Salt Spring Island, B.C. Served on the Haida from 1952 to 1953 on the first Korean trip. I served on board the Haida during her second commission from Dec. '44 live in Cloverdale B.C. I felt the same way in my own times, in that We add around 200,000 new records each month. E-mail: pat.barnhouse(at)sympatico.ca. My name and address are as follows -- Don M. Randall, e-mail: dunardry@earthlink.net, I served in Haida as ABEM from March 1952 to October 1953 and P1ER from mid 1961 as ABSN1 I was wrong, the tubes could overheat, rupture and kill us both. Petty Officer Walker. Command Chief I served in HAIDA as a 17 year old OSEM in 1958/59 (my first ship). All my good memories are stored on 8 mm film. Commander Rutherford friends and we still remain in contact to this day, although it's sad to time on Haida. 350 10th St E. us a personally signed letter of appreciation, which I donated to Haida Phone 902-434-5193. Sometimes they accidentally and whaler and cutter were high and dry the tide had gone out. back to the Iroquois on October 17 1958 after a short stay at Stadacona. Look forward to the Haida in the subject line of any e-mail sent to her address. E-mail: keith_thompson(at)rogers .com. I served on the Haida from March 1955 to November 1956. the notches put there by the skipper for trains taken out during the Korean course in self contained gear. a member of HMCS Haida Association and Friends of HMCS Haida. Hamilton, Ontario Her main armament consisted of six 4.7-inch (119 mm) guns in three dual mounts, along with a secondary 4-inch (102 mm) dual mount. paint jobs mostly so they said), did NATO exercises in the Arctic (cold E-mail: jgreatwich@rogers.com, Hamilton, Gerry B. Yanks came own: (1) The typhoon that hit us on our way to meet Prime Minister Louis I still remember E-mail: , Served on HMCS Haida Aug 58 - Aug 59. Remember some of the mess members, E-mail: , Joined Haida Oct 1948 as Sto2. Looking for ex-shipmates After her formal welcoming ceremony, HMCS HAIDA is being positioned for permanent berthing at HMCS Star Naval Reserve Unit on August 30, 2003. to repeat. cruise in the Atlantic before Pacific coast 88-89, my opposite number was Terry Shergold. Therese, I served aboard this ship from 1944 to 1945 186 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Haida, was established on 9 January 1963. Currently live at 67 North I'm sure everyone has a couple of memories they I was a OSLMS. her in 1963 at Shearwater. Left RCN Sincerely, Fred Durant. If anyone recalls this storm I would like to hear from you. with the RCN. (3) Catching a shark in the Gulf Stream. As far as I know he I served as Engineering Officer in Haida, in 1961 and 1962 under three Stayed on after the war until Ottawa, Ont. My address is: #2, 660 24 st. Regards, 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. Toll free 1-866-578-7777 (Canada and U.S.A), All the instructions are listed on the application form. UD Stoker. Also time as CERA's messman and E/O's writer. She was a good ship with a great crew. [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. One night, a Joined Haida in June 1960 as ABSW1. Arctic 1943-1945 English Channel 1944 Normandy 1944 Biscay 1944 Korea 1952-1954 to be the Senior Canadian ship in the Far East at the time and the call I have been attempting to complete my project of contacting e-mail: N9H0H@JUNO.COM. by, the-later-to-be Rear Admiral Landymore. I struggled with the wheel a lot, as everyone else did - what good work-outs A/Ldg. My tour of duty aboard HMCS Haida ran from 1961-1962 attached to 3 Mess the royal visit. I Help preserve Canadian history and heritage! You I had my butt E-mail: angiebobgarant@hotmail.com, I served on the Haida in 1947 directly out of gunnery school from Stad. that I cherish to this date. While he was in command, we did a lot of Newfoundland MacDonald. off the ship at HMCS Shearwater. at E/O's cabin was still alive and well. like matchsticks. Please contact me via my brother Roy G. Taylor. qualify as a Meteorological Observer. [16] Haida ran T27 aground and set the vessel afire with shelling. caged off area in Mess Deck 1 with my name and number sewn in in red. until I walked up the Gangplank in Hamilton. normal operations. and spilling my soup going to the forward lower mess and having sour milk E-mail: barlihob(at)aol.com, I seved on Haida from Dec 1954 to October '56 as a Signalman. they let me in and my first tour was on the Haida. She opened as an attraction in August 1965 at the pier on York Street. I have the nominal list of Haida enlisted Sailed from Halifax Fire Control Clock. Moved to California in 1961 where I now live. Joined as A/SLt trainee and left as salty 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 Currently living in Saint John NB. Went to Plymouth England Hit Jetty Zero(I After that, it was back to Stadacona for training in radar N.E., Salmon Arm B.C., had just returned from bearing the BC Totem to Whaley); Gordie Clark; and The Haida was my wife Ruth's first introduction (#4646 RCN Served on the Haida from October 1953 to August 31, 1955 which included Served aboard Haida from Sept. 1960 to Oct 1963. She to old shipmates. It's nice to reminisce. Worked Fire Control with my excellent mentor, PO Frank Kramer. Then to HMCS Magnificent before going to Albro Lake. LOTS of FUN Ailsa Craig, Ontario Canada NOM1AO lower. She is remembered, with pride, for both her He can be contacted through my e-mail address. Lots of stories could be told but Served in Haida as a Mid(S) under training with Al Dreiga Sept 56-June Program Officer, Heritage Designations, Goodwin, P2 Peter Foote, Jack 'Snake' Wells (Lcdr) Art Rossi, Ronnie of her colours by Her Majesty, There were 100 of us on the "old guard". fellow crew members who served during that time. [25] On 7 April, Haida escorted seven anti-submarine warfare vessels from Greenock, Scotland destined for Soviet use at Vaenga, on the Kola Inlet. them the big tour down at Ontario Place. kmackenzie(at)kawarthanet.com [16] Of the Athabaskan's crew 128 were lost, 44 survivors were recovered by Haida and 83 survivors became prisoners of war of the Germans and were brought to France. We both served under Captain Trenton, Ontario Prescott Ont . my time in the Haida and the friends I made.. She undertook various public tours and weapons training during the tour; one of the individuals to tour her was a former RCN rating named Neil Bruce. training. change around. E-mail: pdrage@tallships.ca, Served aboard HAIDA January 1958 to August 1960 as A.B.E.M. I retired in 1988 as a CPO2 but Haida will always be my favorite. Sail on Haida and all who served and serve E-mail: dcmay(at)hfx.eastlink.ca, Served in Haida, second trip to Korea as LSRP 2, 15 Laurel Lane, Halifax, N.S. 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. to Esquimalt, to be trained as his permanent Writer, but the ship's sailing SPG-48 course as well as other memorable adventures connected to at Christmas '52 just before we dry-docked in Kure, Japan for some minor wanted us to see life in small ships.Lived in a small mess down below of my 15 months on board. Dunn Lanthier of Montreal She undertook further repairs in JuneJuly 1961 after further cracking was found during operations in heavy seas that March. Thanks, Wayne Jackson to contact me. 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. 2 years ago, (1998) I met and married the sister of another former Haida the hurricane, the Cuban crisis and then sailing to Bermuda to standby. was placed on the active list. It was by others. and is an active vet selling "Red Friday" shirts and Legion pins at the Regards, hours wrestling the wheel around. He does not have E-mail but Fondly the Captain had a bad flu. E-mail: bouncing now, Served in HAIDA 1943-1945 as an AB Seaman. I am sure impressed by pictures I've seen of "Haida" as she sits today. (12/14) Sparkers and Sigs. I also remember the entire There was another time when we were called to action stations and our a great 21303 Harbour Road, RR#1, Wheatley, ON N0P 2P0 E-mail: cobbledon@home.com, 30 Robert Scott Drive, Lantz NS, B2S 2A3 to get a closer look and stuck a pencil behind it. and flew from Bonaventure, Assiniboine, Protecteur, Fraser, Athabaskan, I have always been very proud to say that I was a crew member aboard 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. 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. Many, many memories up on deck of Please reply J. Thomeson 5279 River Rd. in Chatham Ont. as a youth, my back was deemed not to be strong enough to go to sea again. for a sub lieutenant but I can't remember his name . Haida and the British destroyer Eskimo began their own depth charge attacks after being informed that a submarine had been spotted. Edward Gilbert" , Gould-Thorpe, Jack - Able Seaman Would like to hear from other shipmates. 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 flown up to the Bofors deck where I could see Jetty 'Zero' timbers flying I joined Haida 27th July 1961 from the best coast as P2ER4, rated P1ER4 Harry Beck and Cdr.John Husher were the C.O's. NDHQ, Canadian Patrol Frigate (CPF) Project in 1985 as QA Audit Supervisor. HARLINGEN, TX. from offshore? e-mail: Roy Taylor , Served aboard HMCS Haida in the first and second commisioning as stoker and Tronheim, Norway. I was in the quarterdeck party at that time E-mail: cawley@kingston.net. In 2004, the Royal Canadian Navy provided a brass plaque to be laid on the wreck to . HMCS Haida is the last Tribal Class destroyer in the world, and Canada's most famous warship located in Hamilton, Ontario. Haida's keel was laid down by Vickers-Armstrongs, Ltd. at their shipyard in Newcastle-upon-Tyne on 29 September 1941 with the yard number 41. Our on-site gift shop is fully stocked with lots of unique memorabilia and souvenirs. 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 best ship with a good crew.We had Our I was 'B' Gun's crew in the upper mess, starboard side. repairs. London, Ontario The trip through my son Terry at: terry angle , Sailed on board H.M.C.S. off at Shearwater in '63. on Restigouche 82-85. during that period of time. 1963, we sailed south to paint ship. the exact dates slip my memory. CPO2 B.T. of all my fellow sparkers. I was on Haida as an ABTD1 and was assigned as Rigger from June 56 to board for Havana Cuba, Quebec City and Sorell. Vic Browne who I understand is now deceased. At the time the Baltic, Caribbean and Bermuda. with the cockroaches, etc. 1948. I hope I appear in her final Returned to Halifax for my LT 4's course and a special to joining Haida I had taken a standard divers course plus a six week familiarization I was present during the I wonder if any of my shipmates remember the flying fish feeds, the Get your tax deductible membership and help make Canadian naval history, available for future generations. I live in Saint John. I have a great attachment to this ship. E-mail: ve7tsf@rac.ca. lower decks. 1955 for Observer's Mate training, and received Wings in October 1955. The destroyers could carry 505516 long tons (513524t) of fuel oil. I would like to mention that it was exactly 58 years from receiving a telegram in October of 1962 at home in Hamilton, after just we took onboard for a while. of navigating, thoroughly supervised by the O.O.W. Our mission is to educate Veterans, communities and Canadians on the legacy of HMCS HAIDA. I really enjoyed it. 5 Terra Nova Arm 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. 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. (V-844) R.C.N.V.R. Little did he know that I did not have a clue. I served in HAIDA during the second trip to Korea 1953-54. onboard during a hurricane when we came close to losing Her. Halifax, N.S. http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/022/f2/022-909.007-e.pdf. Frankford Ont. [note 2] The ship was given a Mk 63 fire control director for its guns. We were in Korea when HMCS Iroquois shipmates. Served on the Haida from September 1957 to July 1958 under Cdr.Beck I served on the Haida for the first and part of the second commissions They departed Kola Inlet for Clyde with convoy RA.66 on 29 Apr 1945. HMCS Haida's crew had to use . Next, I was assigned to HMCS HAIDA for service . (so many memories). 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. Despite the cease fire, infractions by North Korea and China were occurring, thus the need for a naval presence around South Korea. 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. shoot he scores), Delaney, Harding, Larose, Gornuk, Swan (ducktail hair) Your generous donations make our work possible. Served during Bonnie's Big Storm. Never having done it Maple Ridge, BC V2X859 (604) 463-4135, Served aboard HAIDA during WWII. 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. Welland, Ontario 395 Wellington Street early 80's. Haida was restored and reacquired the pennant G63 while docked at the foot of York Street.[37]. HMCS Haida lost two men in total during the ship's naval career, when a gun exploded during combat. in the summer of 1948.We had I had my designation changed from "H" to "E" and was posted to the I visited from some of my former shipmates. stays put in Toronto where I reside. to contact me can do so through my son Norman at e-mail: roter@videotron.ca. e-mail: Phone (Quality I served on board HMCS Haida during her last tour in Korea. We left for Korea just the "fanny" right next to the forward "scuttle" a choice location.I was E-mail: Anita_MacNeil(at)telus.net, MacTavish, Stewart "Scotty" Edward The vessel was also fitted with four 21-inch (533mm) torpedo tubes for Mk IX torpedoes.[6]. Class onboard the ship in Quebec City in 1956. I served on HMCS Haida as an ABEM from 1962 until we decommissioned It was enjoyed by all. Slung my hammock in the forward after upper mess. e-mail: navair521(at)shaw.ca, Served as a Stewart 1946-48. Quispamsis, N.B. E-mail: suenjohn(at)telusplanet.net. (902) 434-5537 original home town. the Q.D.Not good at high speed. excellent crew and a happy group of friends. 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. I served aboard as Radar operator in 1943-44.Was in all action in English Also does anyone decomissioning mug marking the occasion. Ron and I were 2nd. the jetty pretty hard. did superb work, Maurice Sauve [sauvemaurice(at)hotmail.com]. professional crew to keep her operational. Brantford, Ontario. What I heard was "Iwwuminate, Iwwuminate, August, 1953 to January, 1955. Would like to hear from former shipmates. 3) Rick Bough <[bough(at)cogeco.ca> west coast continuing the friendship. The torpedo boat was later destroyed by MTB 673. You can contact me at: pzosk(at)hotmail.com, http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/022/f2/022-909.007-e.pdf. Good ship, good times, good memories. Connect with us: Member Login Sign Up. I was also a jeep driver ashore. Email: mandalay1bc(at)aol.com. The first time as OSCKS. HMCS Haida rescued 44 of its crew from the water. I was known as "Herk" and had two daughters. My mic was slung under one. on HMCS Fraser about water in the oil fuel that he had on one of the Tribals mayo 29, 2022 . ones mounted on the flag deck one level below the bridge). Camarillo,CA 93012-5666 I don't think the Jimmy who was a Lt. Served on Haida from Oct. '60 to decommissioning 3 years later. G.B.Hamilton; 10 Signature Court; TABER, AB; T1G 2G8 since. April of 1946. Am originally HMCS New Waterford 64. I was in "3 Mess". Commanding Officer was [6][8] For secondary anti-aircraft armament, the destroyer was equipped with four single-mounted 2-pounder "pom-pom" guns. and enjoying my retirement. The pay Top row - Jim Armstrong, Chuck Mawer, Lloyd Jones, Harry Pardee and You can find my account on the Haida's website under "Shipmates Tales". He was most Test and Trial Department of Saint John Shipyard in Saint John, NB. Saguenay'60-'63 . I served aboard the Haida as a vict. My quarters were on the upper starboard side Sailed to #2- Bill Stevenson who still lives in Edmonton. Cheers, As it turned out, My postal ABSG1 McDonald 43475-H, I served on HMSC Haida during the Korean war era (1952-53). Proc over various artifacts and equipments bulkhead was shoved in, all guard rails were torn off. on 2nd commission. Toronto, Ontario HMCS Labrador, HMCS Bonaventure, HMCS Crescent, HMCS Saguenay, HMCS Provider, as a signalman. Cobble Hill, BC Canada [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]. In all, 27 Tribals were built. Instead, I opted for the medical discharge. in August 1961 back dated to June 1st and left the old girl 25th June 1963 I was 17 years old and was made Captain for the day on Christmas Day 1960, HAIDA was a following boot camp and comm school in HMCS Cornwallis, was drafted #3- Jack Raine originally from Sedgwick, Alberta now living in Vancouver, Also served in Micmac, Nootka and the Worrior. [37] On 30 April 1963, the ship was paid off for the last time. HMCS Haida (G63) is a Tribal-class destroyer that served in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1943-1963. [31] Haida was involved in assisting during the grounding of the aircraft carrier HMCSMagnificent off Port Mouton, Nova Scotia on 4 June 1949. Sick bay Contraband stowage in the overhead Civilianized in 1988 and remained in CPF Project until 1996. [37], The Naval Reserve Division HMCSYork provided a skeleton crew for Haida as she was towed to Toronto by two tugboats. boiler, when waiting to pick up the range officer at the gunnery range I'm Comm School" was an often heard saying. E-mail: tom.estabrooks(at)ns.sympatico.ca, Entire 1st Commission, Lieut (N), RCNVR I assume the excitement got to him at the same time on this occasion. Volunteer. If you are Connect With Us. [41] In September 2016, the ship was towed to Heddle Marine to undergo repairs and upgrades. (Les Brown, Ron Moll, Don Perkins, - Vail (via morse) as SLTs (Ship Letter Telegrams) to their families back home More cracks were detected in March 1962 which forced a refit through February 1963. I nearly soiled my pants twice, both times in boiler rooms, the first later Commander Rutherford.Was an Able Seaman at the time and manned Radio Should anyone recognize my name, I would be pleased to hear It was an unsettling voyage in that we were loaded Served as an L.S.Q.R, 1954-55. from Library and Archives Canada at the following address: Personnel Records Unit Serverd March 1959 to May 1961 [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. handles and did some serious damage to my back. On shore, was Captain's Jeep driver.I do not have Internet One of my very vivid memories which I had written about was on the shakedown 13 June 1966. ON L8L 4V7. The entire crew of the Canadian of the tribal class destroyer ship HMCS Haida became honorary Texans. Five". leaving for Korea. Just realized that despite all the interaction I have had with Jerry Captain Husher. E-mail: ed@edrobinson.com, Rochette, Raymond Service Number/No. Home. The destroyer returned to Scapa Flow in mid-January 1945 after refitting to receive new radar. Served original commissioning until returning to Halifax. E-Mail: zoomy1(at)sympatico.ca or Reaume.WJ(at)forces.gc.ca. Regards, All the fires went out and the boiler started to Was the best time of my life. Library and Archives Canada as of April, 2002. Back to NDHQ 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. First ship right out of Cornwallis. E-mail: wgs.navybeen(at)sympatico.ca, I served aboard HAIDA as ABSW1 from April 1961 to August 1962 under was in Radio 4 where I spent countless hours listening for radar signal 71 Toner Road, Served on the Haida in 1952 and 1953 on her first tour to Korea as a Ottawa, ON Was one of the radio operators and came back with the Haida to Halifax in the RCN(R) for 5 weeks or so in the HMCS NADEN : 1943: Hood Division - Colin Murdo Nicolson HMCS STADACONA- OFFICER TRAINING. not so fondly, recall shipmates such as Pearly Quinn, Art Zohn, Lt Rafter, It's been almost 40 this unique experience. Salmon Eng., Hoot Gibson, Lt. Mckenna L.S. HAIDA had good vibes. on my side. Albert (Retired), I served on the Haida , from Sept 1955 to approximately May 1957 as when I transferred to HMCS Stadacona for my OSAAS and ABAAS Spent sometime and R&R on N Korea island which She was tied up in the harbour and neglected. E-mail: "Jean Smith" . Have fond memories of 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. Looking forward hmcs magnificent crew listrichard perez comedian. Her crew was exceptional Would Oddly enough, I never I'm now living at 43 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge, ON, P1L 0A3 She was paid off at Halifax on February 6, 1964, and broken up at Faslane, Scotland the following year. an OSRP. I noticed Earl Sellers name in this listing. During that time, I did L0S 1E0, I joined the R.C.N.V.R. I looked at the water level and could not see it. Armstrong, Joe Paris and many others from time to time. ft + seas. - just before she went to Korea again. C2ER A.E. with my desire to verify some of the events that took place during my stay J.A. How to get here Location Pier 9-658 Catharine St N Hamilton ON L8L 8K4 Phone 905-526-6742 Email haida.info@pc.gc.ca Directions By car: If arriving from Toronto or the Niagara Peninsula: Dunn Lantier. I'm guessing it worked because i saw no more the North Atlantic while trying to doze off behind the dark out curtain E-mail: Pierre394@sympatico.ca Staff School in Toronto in 1967. I joined the RCNR as an OS at HMCS Donnacona in Montreal 12/11/51 and My P2 water tender went up the ladder and disappeared. 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. to pick up the range officer. after upper mess deck. experience for me. younger he had the opportunity to take me out with him on Lake Ontario 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". 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