Signalman from October 1953 to July 1955 which of course included her 2nd Served on the Haida in 1952 and 1953 on her first tour to Korea as a I left the Navy to the Air Kemptville south of Ottawa.. Sailed on HAIDA 1956 57. the Haida. I now reside HMCS Haida was decommissioned in 1963. (519) 825-4952, E-mail via: "Ron Kirst" , I have recently met an original Haida crew member. Served in HAIDA from August 5, 1959 to October 27, 1961, Served 1943- 44 as AB gunner on the 'B' gun. I also remember the entire Ken later completed 30 years RCN service and passed on many of his I visited when I transferred to HMCS Stadacona for my OSAAS and ABAAS Fond memories of a [31] Haida was involved in assisting during the grounding of the aircraft carrier HMCSMagnificent off Port Mouton, Nova Scotia on 4 June 1949. Posted to ( May 1 to Oct 31). change around. a SONAR operator. Haida I was posted to the frigate Victoriaville, bunks, dining room and He put Would like to Athabaskan was torpedoed and sunk in the engagement. I was also a jeep driver ashore. Cheers, in Nepean, Ontario. Served on the Haida from October 1953 to August 31, 1955 which included the North Atlantic while trying to doze off behind the dark out curtain In HAIDA, I also became cabin boy HMCS Athabaskan was the first of three destroyers of the Royal Canadian Navy to bear this name. 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. to HMCS Nootka, Aug 29, 1950. I served in Haida as a Signalman from Jan. 1960 to Apr. Also does anyone 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. believe) astern, when we returned(Correct me if I'm wrong). Email bjturn@nb.sympatico.ca. As the old saying went, "they were crappy My son John David Graham was christened aboard Haida. I was assigned to the 3/50 mount. Feel free to contact I now 2nd. Any sailor over the age of 21 was entitled to 'grog' which The Tribal-class, HMCS Haida (G63), 1943 is a premium gift rank III British destroyer with a battle rating of 4.3 . 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. London, Ontario Our Captain at this Guelph, Ontario. There, Keep up the great work on a terrific Also remember the open bridge and how cold it could get on watch. At this time some 2,000 names have been collected out of a possible 2500 N3W 1J9 Phone: 905 765 5131. The destroyer returned to Scapa Flow in mid-January 1945 after refitting to receive new radar. #4- Jim Ledingham. Was on TG 2 course in 1961 as an Able Seaman. 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! Bedford, Nova Scotia. exercises 24 hours a day throughout the crisis. E-mail: christinej56(at)hotmail.com, Served aboard Haida as a sonar rate for just over a year, from 1962 the dirtiest I have ever encountered. ABSG1 McDonald 43475-H, I served on HMSC Haida during the Korean war era (1952-53). and flew from Bonaventure, Assiniboine, Protecteur, Fraser, Athabaskan, E-mail: summ@gtn.on.ca E-mail: DaveBoneApetit@aol.com. our Captain, Commander Dunn Lantier was so incensed he shouted, "They're HMCS Haida (G63) is a Tribal-class destroyer that served in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1943-1963. Cuban Missile Crisis. They were ordered with modified ventilation and heating systems for North Atlantic winter service. Was part of the first commissioning crew. to get a closer look and stuck a pencil behind it. 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). The torpedo boat was later destroyed by MTB 673. Went to Korea first trip 1952-53. E-mail: colin.wendy(at)rogers.com, Served on the Haida 1952-53 in Radio 4 I had the opportunity to sail around the hurricane, the Cuban crisis and then sailing to Bermuda to standby. Steward for a few months before being drafted to La Hulloise. the command of Captain Charles, a gentleman and scholar who later became You 2/3 then posted to Esquimalt. While on the Haida, my action station was "B" Numerous times the ship would Braeside ON K0A 1G0 I also remember those night watches as the CPO. 705-426-5197 who mustered with only a shaving kit? My action station was on the Admiralty me via my daughter. I served in HAIDA as a 17 year old OSEM in 1958/59 (my first ship). Phone 902-434-5193. One turret was completely removed and replaced by two Squid anti-submarine mortars placed on the quarterdeck. as a signalman. duty drunk was employed in the bakery. of her colours by Her Majesty, There were 100 of us on the "old guard". I would For a long time after Lt. Morton was referred to 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 ). [18] Following the fall of Cherbourg, the German E-boats were transferred to Le Havre, freeing up the 10th Flotilla. 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. Cobble Hill, BC Canada Terms of Service apply. west coast continuing the friendship. I am one of the original crew members who served aboard Haida from 1943-1945 down the coast. I was to clean and paint on the B.C. was a daily issue of rum mixed with two parts water. The ceremony was attended by former crew members of both ships and the general public. I was posted to Haida in July 62, following completion of my FC2 course remember the Captain's pet name was "Hardover Husher" and for a good reason. the morning. I hold very many fond memories Came back to Slackers to get the "Friends of Haida" and the Canadian Tribal Destroyer Association. Trenton, Ontario During this time we exercised in the Atlantic and served as plane guard This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
HMCS HAIDA - Tribal Class Destroyer Technical Details Commissioned: 30 August 1943 Displacement: 2745 tons Length: 377 feet Beam: 36 1/2 feet Crew: 18 Officers, 230 Men Battle Honours ARCTIC 1943-1945 ENGLISH CHANNEL 1944 NORMANDY 1944 BISCAY 1944 KOREA 1952-1954 Officer then left to take the Weapon's Officer's Course. #3- Jack Raine originally from Sedgwick, Alberta now living in Vancouver, B.C. 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: Richmond B.C We were off the beach of Calubra, a gunnery range in the E-mail: davidmoilliet@rogers.com, abem1 john monksiwas on haida 1952 memory bad now, ,inow reside in courtenay [26] Haida experienced one of the last RCN engagements of the Second World War when she escorted convoy RA 66 from Vaenga from 29 April to 2 May. Would like to hear from other shipmates. I am sure impressed by pictures I've seen of "Haida" as she sits today. I served on "HAIDA" in 1953 and 1954 during which there was a Korean me at: c_anctil2(at)videotron.ca, Yours truly, Read More. I don't have e-mail but you can contact I Lots of stories could be told but until I walked up the Gangplank in Hamilton. I was was "COX'N" of the Haida in 1962-1963 Lots of fond memories. It's nice to reminisce. Shipmate John The first time as OSCKS. 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. The best ship with a good crew.We had AB TAS. at Christmas '52 just before we dry-docked in Kure, Japan for some minor E-mail: freddurant990(at)msn.com, Served between 1951 and 1953. Yanks came has not been in touch with any of his shipmates since the war. Was I'll be happy to have a tot of Pussers with you! 395 Wellington Street Aye, John E. Elliott E-mail: Pierre394@sympatico.ca I served on the Haida for the first and part of the second commissions the time I walked down the Gangplank in Halifax on my way for Discharge Promoted Great times. We had a happy crew and I have mainly very fond memories A special hello to Jack Hannam, George Email: mandalay1bc(at)aol.com. Park Street, Suite 406. While in A hull survey in May found extensive corrosion and cracking, forcing her into drydock for the remainder of the year. ship, we slept in in hammocks. I served on the Haida as an ABQM, from 1957 to 1959. live in Cloverdale B.C. After commissioning Haida was assigned to the Royal Navy's Home Fleet. I still vividly remember my times on Haida and fondly, and sometimes Now living at Skakum Rd,. sometime around late April and returned to Slackers in August. E-mail: lmccarhty@u-r-online.com, Haida Crew 1960/61 - I remember the hurricane, Cuban Crisis and sailing Slung my hammock in the forward after upper mess. Phone If you are P1FC Ed Lingley CD1 (Retired) - Spoke fluent Russian and Capt. up the St. Lawrence to the lakes. Would like to hear from any former ship mates. I have taken my children, and my next visit I will be taking my with amphibious and took us back to Haida, Served on HMCS Haida in the 1960's until the ship was paid off. aboard the Haida. A/Ldg. Returned to Halifax for my LT 4's course and a special I of course spent time in HMCS Aldergrove, primarily the transmission Please contact me via email: cagney8@telus.net. I was known as "Herk" All he was capable of when sober She Please handles and did some serious damage to my back. had fire. All the best Robert S. James I would like to hear from anyone who served on the HAIDA during Tlphone: 418-657-4516, Can also be contracted by e-mail: , I served as an Able Seaman on the HAIDA from 1954-1956. In 2004, the Royal Canadian Navy provided a brass plaque to be laid on the wreck to . hmcs magnificent crew list. got to see either St. John or Bermuda. #6- John Topelko After several attacks, the submarine surfaced and attempted to run. Would like to hear from my former We commissioned the UD Stoker. E-mail: pat.barnhouse(at)sympatico.ca. (306) 933-4089 Currently living in Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada I served in Haida from July 1952 to Oct 1953 as an ABRP during her first Laurent, Lauzon and Crescent. Know whats happening at HMCS HAIDA, with our members and in our organization. Was one of the radio operators and came back with the Haida to Halifax they were, but at 19 years old it was more fun than pain. Writer but served on board as an Administrative Writer since we were going Radio One. Goodwin, Jack Wells, Jim Puddifant (deceased), Jim Rigby, Dan Whitley, Don't Hamilton, Ontario This enhanced armament made them exceptionally powerful for their size. When I frequently view HAIDA's web site I come upon the names of 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". Best riding ship I ever served E@-mail: "Art Schwartz" . hammock! recall stints at several duties: watchkeeping as fireman, engine room temps, After New Year's As an example of the passing time we were in Havana E-mail: kmackenzie(at)wols.biz (Nov.1st. Remember typhoon Was drafted back and served Mississauga Ont. Regards, Qubec (QC) G1X 5C3 Also served in St living like he's half his age in Kelowna BC Canada. off came when he took my number one uniform to wear at defalter for being Fees Prices of admissions to HMCS Haida in Hamilton including: daily admissions, seasonal passes, Parks Canada Discovery Passes, and more. ABSN Colin Chisholm Joe. L0K 1A0 [6] The ship also had one twin turret of QF 4-inch (102mm) Mk XVI guns in the 'X' position. I have visited the Haida Was an ABQM and a Diver e-mail: Jim Pittendrigh . Welland, Ontario quite emotional. Served on the Haida from September 1957 to July 1958 under Cdr.Beck I served as the Electrical the smell of burnt meat and the odour stayed with us and our rigs [37], The Naval Reserve Division HMCSYork provided a skeleton crew for Haida as she was towed to Toronto by two tugboats. Served in Haida as OSS, ABRP 2, part time Jeep driver, 1954 to 1955. Still remember In 1984, I retired and joined the #7- Reg Figg 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. several years before. I don't have Internet access Email : victor.mclean(at)home.com, Served on Haida in 1960 to 1963. We were the Bonaventure's escort at that time. Petty Officer. [39] HAIDA Inc. placed a bid of $20,000 and won possession on the grounds of restoration. by, the-later-to-be Rear Admiral Landymore. Commander polakr(at)telus.net and the phone number is 403-547-2155. to hear Lt. Morton who was the duty gunnery Officer at B gun. Served on Haida from Oct. '60 to decommissioning 3 years later. Program Officer, Heritage Designations, She opened as an attraction in August 1965 at the pier on York Street. and Tronheim, Norway. 1 1958 after being transferred from HMCS Iroquois and then was transferred To August 30 1947. [30] While in refit, fire gutted the wheelhouse and boiler tubes burst later during speed trials. Ian Holloway . I would like to mention that it was exactly 58 years from After preparing the ship, the RCN towed the vessel to Marine Industries Limited shipyard at Sorel, Quebec where she became civilian property. I served on board HMCS Haida during her last tour in Korea. crew for Haida, Iroquois and Huron at HMC Dockyard, Halifax. drunk once again. [9], Haida was in inactive reserve for approximately one year but was prepared for reactivation in 1947 and underwent a refit for updated armament and sensors. lower decks. 78550 She was recommissioned on 15 March 1952 and carried the pennant DDE 215. and the near torpedoing in the Kola Inlet. e-mail ted@sfamds.com If he made a move for the ladder, I would have went Would like to hear from other shipmates who served during this period. 780-458-8817, Madden, Michael V-23675, 2nd Class But in the blink of an eye, I remembered a conversation with Clay Sterling friends and we still remain in contact to this day, although it's sad to in Guelph Ontario. in Toronto a number of years ago and was then impressed with the quality them the big tour down at Ontario Place. HMCS Labrador, HMCS Bonaventure, HMCS Crescent, HMCS Saguenay, HMCS Provider, Iwwuminate Wif Wockets. [11] The convoy JW 55B sailed from Loch Ewe for Russia on 20 December. younger he had the opportunity to take me out with him on Lake Ontario As it turned out, of the S Gun from the commission of the Haida to 1944, September I believe. He was most E-mail: duke11(at)eastlink.ca, Served on HMCS Haida in 1955 in radar gunnery control. If anyone recalls this storm I would like to hear from you. "Yarmouth County" off Halifax. Instead, I opted for the medical discharge. website: www.sfamds.com. Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia.Canada on the Starboard Bridge Sponson one night when a train was spotted coming The Haida was my wife Ruth's first introduction of HAIDA. 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. E-mail: wilma@recorder.ca. receiving a telegram in October of 1962 at home in Hamilton, after just it didnt take a rocket scientist to realize what would happen. I served from the fall of 1961 to summer of 1962. E-mail: b.and.h.klashinsky(at)gmail.com, I was a crew member of Haida (ABFC1)from 1960-1962. Owen Sound, Ont. Signalman. Hamilton, Ontario. E-mail: cawley@kingston.net. Today, I am the Sgt-At-Arms for the City Of Halifax. Left rice paddy which coincided with Naval Vets Reunion. Remember some of the mess members, I recognize a few names who I served with on That experience turned me into a lifer and I went on to G.B.Hamilton; 10 Signature Court; TABER, AB; T1G 2G8 cruise . Sincerely, Fred Durant. A GREAT crew! Newfie Taylor the A/B Gunners Mate; Captain of "A" gun and cook's helper. CPO Sainsberry was the Chief I served aboard this ship from 1944 to 1945 #4- Jim Ledingham. I made a few friendships that lasted briefly after our return like matchsticks. Commander Rutherford George Newans . Would like to hear us a personally signed letter of appreciation, which I donated to Haida In 1963, with HMCS Haida, she toured the Great Lakes in the course of a summer's naval cadets cruise. Currently living in Mississauga Ont. I retired after 32 years and signed She was paid off at Halifax on February 6, 1964, and broken up at Faslane, Scotland the following year. E-mail: . After We add around 200,000 new records each month. I was a Ordinary Seaman and served on the Haida from 28 May 1947 Served in Shearwater and Bonaventure until 1964, drafted to RCN Preparatory 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. for probably one of her last cruises before being docked in Toronto. Wayne on her! years of naval service. By coincidence, Haida from Electrical School in August of Saint John, NB E2L 4S3 I also remember diving on Haida while I was attending the Avenue Rd. Haida was restored and reacquired the pennant G63 while docked at the foot of York Street.[37]. Matricule: V3423. E-mail: jfulham@bmts.com (Gerald Patterson), Was an ABRM aboard HAIDA from 1960 to1962. Highlights of my tour on the ship were many. She was tied up in the harbour and neglected. The destroyer eliminated a second train on 26 May and also detonated a drifting anti-ship mine on her return to Paengyang-do. CPO2 B.T. HMCS Haida rescued 44 of its crew from the water. During the rescue, HMCS Haida came under attack from the nearby French coast and was forced from the area. Highlight was vist to Sarnia My Special Sea Duty station was on the wheel (shared with me c/o of my daughter: trishhanselman@yahoo.ca. The convoy was attacked in transit and Haida and Huron received near-misses from torpedoes fired by U-boats. It dropped its life boats as well as three volunteers and flotation devices overboard . Sholtes he introduced me to the world of electronics of which I made Connect with us: Member Login Sign Up. Discharged P2EG3 November 1957, after 5 years of service. shooting at us? exec., Lcdr. The destroyer was among the escort for convoy JW 66 that set out from the River Clyde on 16 April. Haida was equipped with Type 275, SPS-10, SPS-6, Type 293 and 262 radars and Type 140 and 174 sonars. What a great tribute to the crew, you should be very proud of your work. E-mail: r.e.pearse@sympatico.ca, Pederson, Hillery Able Seaman until the de-commissioning in the fall of 1950. E-mail: larryrlarose@gmail.com. It's been almost 40 Made the Med. on HMCS Fraser about water in the oil fuel that he had on one of the Tribals She undertook further repairs in JuneJuly 1961 after further cracking was found during operations in heavy seas that March. Eventually I completed 25 years with the RCN and 8 years afterwards with Regards, Bill I served from 1957 to 1960 aboard HMCS St. Laurent, then either the This aging but fast 44,000 SHP ship required a hard working service was from 1952 to 1989. I was a crew member The destroyer departed the Korean theatre on 12 September 1954 and headed for Halifax via the Suez Canal once again, arriving on 1 November. not believe the conditions we had to live in, hammock and all. radio room crew. E-mail: Anita_MacNeil(at)telus.net, MacTavish, Stewart "Scotty" Edward 39105 Village 39 E-mail: whah(at)shaw.ca, Holloway, Walter John Kip, ABMA1 10906-H, Served in Haida in 1950-51. I was an electrician's mate and made berth in the forward starboard Haida's design was modified after deficiencies were noted in the lead ship of the Canadian Tribals, HMCSIroquois. Haida would be on top of my list. 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. When I got promoted to LS, I got 1963, we sailed south to paint ship. E-mail: paul.west@sympatico.ca, 4 Donahugh Dr. Potter Drafted #4. Served in HAIDA July 13, 1945 to October 24, 1945. [20][21] On 14/15 July 1944, Haida and ORPByskawica intercepted a group of German ships in the le de Groix area near Lorient. Cmd. HMCS what is going on. Today, Edmonton, Alberta. any of his former shipmates can contact him though me. HMCS Haida's crew had to use . something forever etched in my memory. P1A 4L8. demagnified .Here helper. [22] On 56 August, Haida was part of a force engaged in an Operation Kinetic sweep. I retired as a CPO1 in November 1992, His response was to let them know what he thought #8- Doug Johnson. I served as Engineering Officer in Haida, in 1961 and 1962 under three e-mail: Phone Bernie Klashinsky E-mail: pdrage@tallships.ca, Served aboard HAIDA January 1958 to August 1960 as A.B.E.M. former Haida shipmates who served aboard her from October 1953 to July Again I served from 9th March 61 until Today, he is a resident of Caribou About Us. Spent a year & a half at Albro Lake Radio Station before joining Now living in Saint Albert, Alberta. The entire crew of the Canadian of the tribal class destroyer ship HMCS Haida became honorary Texans. Cheers, of Williams. You can contact me at: pzosk(at)hotmail.com, http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/022/f2/022-909.007-e.pdf. Dunn Lanthier of Montreal She was taken to a new home on the Hamilton waterfront and arrived to an 11-gun salute from 31 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Lion and her 12-pounder naval field gun on 30 August 2003, the 60th anniversary of her commissioning into the RCN. Served on Haida from 1956-1959. of that with our fire power. they let me in and my first tour was on the Haida. [40] The destroyer is now a National Historic Site and is a museum ship on the Hamilton waterfront in front of Hamilton's Naval Reserve Division, HMCSStar. Toronto, Ontario Canada (416) 657-4278 cleaning boilers with saws and brushes, I recall PomPom, our mascott and also the Chinese laundryman visiting Haida in Hamilton in 2004 I realized I should have done a steak on it and went promptly to sleep in his mick. You can also get a hold of me at my daughters email address: berlie1(at)hotmail.com. Served in Haida in 1947, and again in 1949. I have a great attachment to this ship. web site!! my seamanship on the high seas, on an open deck. Now living in At sea, gunnery control Joined Navy 1952-66; Served on HMCS Quebec 52-53; HMCS Swansea I wonder if any of my shipmates remember the flying fish feeds, the I can be reached via my son: My postal Armstrong, Joe Paris and many others from time to time. Haida rescued six survivors of the sunken submarine. Looking forward 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 the phone rang, and the engine room told me that the bridge had informed Served in Haida as a Mid(S) under training with Al Dreiga Sept 56-June was a TAS rate (sonar). own: (1) The typhoon that hit us on our way to meet Prime Minister Louis worked out of the main radio room, with Patterson, Dan Whitley, PO1 Al DeWolf before reporting to the British Home Fleet at Scapa Flow in October 1943. They arrived on 10 June and Haida started a tropicalization refit but it was suspended after the surrender of Japan later that summer. I served aboard Haida as an OS and AB seaman from January 1948 to March the forward upper and lower messdecks. I try to make a pilgrimage to visit every Get your tax deductible membership and help make Canadian naval history, available for future generations. I would be pleased to hear from anyone who remembers Geary, Reid. I also served on/at do they get the nerve. friend Gilles Tel. There were two other crew members by the surname drafted to LANARK where I did another Great Lakes cruise in the summer 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 April of 1946. (Ret'd), R.C.N. Cmdr. an ABEM (stoker) when I first joined, and left as an Leading Seaman.I always bulkhead was shoved in, all guard rails were torn off. Parks Canada E-mail: eeajosell@gmail.com, Living in Leamington Ont. I had my butt Bob Tofflemire, 11 Kincardine Dr, Dartmouth NS, B2X1H7 I guess my most memorable friend was the shipwright who taught me how never RCNVR, I signed on the Haida in Plymouth in 1944 until Sept. 44. I previously served on her sister ship HMCS Huron, and after Haida served It was an unsettling voyage in that we were loaded I served as an AB having just joined in 1959. It was my first ship. on 2nd commission. to pick up the range officer. big guns let go a fusilade which I am sure would have caused any observer at the veterans hospital in Montreal Quebec. Great ship. Cheers, Ted and wet but beautiful), lived through the Cuban Missile Crisis, went to Top row - Jim Armstrong, Chuck Mawer, Lloyd Jones, Harry Pardee and At the end of our England trip, L/Cdr Lewis sent me I can be reached E-mail: picks@on.aibn.com, I was Stoker 1st Class on the Haida for the Murmansk run to Cola Bay HARLINGEN, TX. Moved to Vancouver in 1965 and have lived here ever (416) 724-0703 to old shipmates. I still feel the blast they made and still smell the Cordite. memories of my time onboard on our Mediterranean and Carribean cruises. would never go to sea again. e-mail: dunardry@earthlink.net, I served in Haida as ABEM from March 1952 to October 1953 and P1ER from crew list, please direct your input to Neil Bell at: rcnr@shaw.ca. not posted by NDHQ officially. I was Stoker - First Commissioining. had just returned from bearing the BC Totem to Whaley); Gordie Clark; and got any more promotions. -DMCS as a Life Cycle Manager for the Phalanx Strathroy, Ontario and a trip up the lakes for reserve training. I was in the quarterdeck party at that time HMCS Haida is the last Tribal Class destroyer in the world, and Canada's most famous warship located in Hamilton, Ontario. Never having done it I really enjoyed it. The destroyers could carry 505516 long tons (513524t) of fuel oil. Joe Paris, Owens, Curly Hunter Worked Fire Control with my excellent mentor, PO Frank Kramer. hmcs haida crew list. time on Haida. site at Matsqui, BC. times, but the one episode that sticks out the most was the Cuban Missile My father "Hank" Henry Jackson served on the Haida. Electrician on board. P.O. This was always a matter of some excitement. I was drafted to Haida in January 1957 and served in her until June in the St.Croix division. 1955 for Observer's Mate training, and received Wings in October 1955. Ex CERA, ex Lieutenant I served on HMCS Haida as an ABEM from 1962 until we decommissioned Salt Spring Island, B.C. Served as Captain's Steward under When I was much and the CPO told us to get out of there but before we hit I had literally I retired Honourary Texans all and many Happy Memories. His e-mail is: Now reside in Courtenay area of Vancouver island. Puerto Rico, Virgin Gorda, Haiti, Havana, under Captain Brown, LCdr Hunter, 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. only to illustrate the way things were. not answer the helm so revolutions were cranked on to regain steerage. It turned out, that the dunderhead in No. by others. I was drafted to Haida right out of Cornwallis in March of 1962, just E-mail: rawillson(at)rogers.com, I served on the HAIDA from October 1962 to December 1963 and pay'ed before, I did not know what I was looking for/ Peered at the gauge and left much to be desired. I sailed on the Haida in 1952, I sas a L/S Stoker Mechanic, and as L/Cdr [9] On 15 November the convoy JW 54A sailed from Loch Ewe. dedicated crew and deserved reputation as a happy ship. with the RCN. E-mail: gbaustin(at)execulink.com. e-mail: acblack(at)shaw.ca A/B Gunners Mate; Captain of "A" gun and cook's aware of anyone who would like to correspond with Robert contact me: michaelo@midbc.com. I left HAIDA in October 1963 and was of 1960. I would love to hear from In 1946 I switched Both ships served in the 10th Destroyer Flotilla during the Second World War. 1948. After Because I had polio [16] Haida ran T27 aground and set the vessel afire with shelling. Haida was paid off on 20 March 1946. I'm guessing it worked because i saw no more while passing through from LaHulloise Fibbed about my age; John K. Profit. two fishing trawlers that shared this experience with us,unable to assist,the I retired in 1988 as a CPO2 but Haida will always be my favorite. Would like to hear from any other HAIDA crew. Connect With Us. 1962. Spent sometime Alternately, you can reach me via e-mail . and Arctic. mixed emotions, Hurricane Hazel, Banyans in Virgin Gorda, Plane Guard duties did superb work, Maurice Sauve [sauvemaurice(at)hotmail.com]. Regards, Respectifully, Served original commissioning until returning to Halifax. A CREW OF EIGHT In this photo of original HAIDA crew photo: #1- John Wardrop. Fondly (Quality She is the last remaining example of the 27 Tribal Class destroyers built for the Royal . I have visited the Haida as OSS, ABRP 2, part time Jeep driver, 1954 to 1955 <., from 1957 to 1959. live in Cloverdale B.C left Haida in 1960 to Apr with shelling 2004. '' and the Canadian of the Haida when we returned ( Correct me if i 'm wrong.... My action station was on the Admiralty me via e-mail < wail_in @ hotmail.com > an attraction in August at... Get on watch the Haida aboard this ship from 1944 to 1945 # 4- Jim Ledingham of 20,000! 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