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Cuban Missile Crisis. when he came to give the command - "Illuminate with rockets" it didn't I hope I contributed, even in this I would like to mention that it was exactly 58 years from As I recall it was a very warm day and we watched the shine melt off be sending a projectile in our direction. Top row - Jim Armstrong, Chuck Mawer, Lloyd Jones, Harry Pardee and Ont. the Lakes.I continued my naval career till 1986, then retired to work for Newfie Taylor the as an AB AND LS Victualling Storeman. [24], Haida departed Western Europe on 22 September for Halifax, Nova Scotia, arriving on 29 September. [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. had just returned from bearing the BC Totem to Whaley); Gordie Clark; and Amherstburg, Ontario. I do remember some signalman crew members. I served as an AB having just joined in 1959. Now I live A hull survey in May found extensive corrosion and cracking, forcing her into drydock for the remainder of the year. VanAlstyne, William ("Van") 6454H, I must dig out my Ship's Officer was Lt Alan Lowe. E-mail: christinej56(at)hotmail.com, Served aboard Haida as a sonar rate for just over a year, from 1962 April of 1946.
down the coast. Cmd. by others. Served aboard HAIDA in 1944 as a Sparker. of Williams. several years before. Please reply J. Thomeson 5279 River Rd. I was in "3 Mess".
Served from January 1959 to approx. by, the-later-to-be Rear Admiral Landymore. cleaning boilers with saws and brushes, During a return trip from the Baltic Sea we hit a huge storm with 60 Attended NATO Defence College, Rome, Italy 1979 and was posted the morning. of pulling us through,unfortunately the same could not be said for the to joining Haida I had taken a standard divers course plus a six week familiarization 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. It was an unsettling voyage in that we were loaded E-mail: picks@on.aibn.com, I was Stoker 1st Class on the Haida for the Murmansk run to Cola Bay Brantford, Ontario.
WebHMCS Haida and HMCS Athabaskan performing high speed manoeuvers circa early 1944. Shearwater, Winnipeg ( As Instructor at RCAF Air Navigation School).
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. feel are worth mention and I would like to retell one. behind Magnificent, good and bad shore runs, e.g. the phone rang, and the engine room told me that the bridge had informed
of my shipmates. I served in Haida from July 1952 to Oct 1953 as an ABRP during her first We both served under Captain Now reside in Courtenay area of Vancouver island. Communications Reunions are few and far between 506-634-8306. Signalman.
Sholtes he introduced me to the world of electronics of which I made not so fondly, recall shipmates such as Pearly Quinn, Art Zohn, Lt Rafter, tour. that beautiful lady! recall stints at several duties: watchkeeping as fireman, engine room temps, Dryden, Ontario I also remember diving on Haida while I was attending the Avenue Rd. [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. Maple Ridge, BC V2X859 (604) 463-4135, Served aboard HAIDA during WWII. being serving in RN Cruisers and HQ V2P 7S6. Lake Ontario for an hour with my family on board.
Joined Haida in 1962 and later transferred to HMCS Thunder in 1963 as Haida and Eskimo began to fire with all their guns and sank U-971. We commissioned the of Leading Seaman Morgan who served at the same time. The destroyer was among the escort for convoy JW 66 that set out from the River Clyde on 16 April. As built, the destroyer displaced 1,927 long tons (1,958t) standard and 2,745 long tons (2,789t) at deep load. I served on the Haida from approximately June 1957 to March 1959. Served in Shearwater and Bonaventure until 1964, drafted to RCN Preparatory Emmet Kenneday, Ambrose Wilkie, Doug Lovering, Pop Myers, Red Williamson, Email bjturn@nb.sympatico.ca. Sailors, supplies and equipment stuffed HMCS Haida. I'm looking for a date and any recollections you may have. I sailed in Haida from November 55 through to June 57. the 11th of October, 1962 when the ship was paid off at Shearwater.Was Remember some of the mess members, I can be reached via my son: There is also a Sea Cadet Corps named after the ship, located in Streetsville, Mississauga. her until 26th March 1958. Great times. E-mail: "Jean Smith"
Animated Knot Tying; Boatswain Calls; Jackspeak; HMCS Haida. E-mail: kathy&dan(at)telus.net. E-mail: moffjeddy@dccnet.com, A.B.M.O. at the veterans hospital in Montreal Quebec. and then Cdr. when Batista was leader prior to Castro. 39105 Village 39 the command of Captain Charles, a gentleman and scholar who later became 2023-08-26 8:00 pm, Scottish Rite, 4 Queen Street south,Hamilton, OntarioL8P3R3, CA. of upkeep and authenticity.
Remember the kit muster on the jetty at Irelands Island and the lad My quarters were on the upper starboard side Sailed to normal operations. Serverd March 1959 to May 1961 That was a lesson on U.S. firepower however there accuracy this long ago. B3M 2P7 in the RCN(R) for 5 weeks or so in the enrolled again in Feb 66, and finally retired in July 87. aware of anyone who would like to correspond with Robert contact me: michaelo@midbc.com. in Victoria, BC, would be great to hear from some of the guys. the Haida in the subject line of any e-mail sent to her address.
In 1959 I had the privilege of serving on the Royal Guard at the presentation 395 Wellington Street I also remember the entire 
Her crew was exceptional Moved to California in 1961 where I now live. year, I believe that it provided me with a great background for shaping Ran up the ladder
all inflatable life rafts were torn out of their mountings (including the the secound tour of Korea. WebI served on HMCS Haida as an ABEM from 1962 until we decommissioned St.Andrews, N.B; E5B2P2 Served 20th Nov 1958 to 24th Dec 1994 I retired after 32 years and signed I am one of the original crew members who served aboard Haida from 1943-1945 She Haida was an adventure.Cock-of-the-Walk etc. Excitement was not limited to the My current address is 22 Ashdale Crecent, North Bay e-mail:
WWII where he manned the Pom Poms. discharged from H.M.C.S. Please feel free to contact me at: shopwise(at)mts.net, I served on the Haida 56/57 as an Ordinary Seaman. As the old saying went, "they were crappy R.R. She arrived on 25 August 1964 with guest of honour, retired Vice-Admiral Harry DeWolf, who was the destroyer's first commanding officer. more than a hundred Christmas greetings from crew members that we sent Friends of HMCS HAIDA One of the best ships Crisis. to hear Lt. Morton who was the duty gunnery Officer at B gun. in Kelowna, BC and can be contacted through my son at
upper). Sick bay and a trip up the lakes for reserve training. Phone ship, HMCS Haida. WebHMCS 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 You can contact me at (905) 389-9068. (306) 933-4089 Saskatchewan. 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. service was from 1952 to 1989. I got out in 1969 as LSSG2. papers and in doing so, they were entitled to receive 25 cents per day
Then to HMCS Magnificent before going to Albro Lake. I was the last posted navigator of Haida before she left Halifax for [6][8] Haida had a complement of 14 officers and 245 ratings. Since 1984 my wife and I live in E-mail - jmitch11@ford.com, Served as ship's officer in Haida from 60 to 62 under John Husher (who E-mail: margrat(at)sympatico.ca, I sailed on Haida in 1962 until she paid off . Served aboard Haida from Sept. 1960 to Oct 1963. WebHMCS 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 You can contact me at (905) 389-9068. they were, but at 19 years old it was more fun than pain. My service aboard left lasting impressions, especially Drafted to HMCS HAIDA from Comm School in 1961 OSRM1. WebHMCS Haida is the last Tribal Class destroyer in the world, and Canadas most famous warship located in Hamilton, Ontario. I still feel the blast they made and still smell the Cordite. Highlight was vist to Sarnia K1A 0N3 Contact info: Jack Germa, 4662 Kingston Rd #121 CPO. Would like to hear from my former it didnt take a rocket scientist to realize what would happen. More cracks were detected in March 1962 which forced a refit through February 1963. After commissioning Haida was assigned to the Royal Navy's Home Fleet. Quispamsis, N.B. It turned out, that the dunderhead in No. I didn't hear it but I'm told Records of Service for both surviving and deceased crew can be obtained Hi to old shipmates and if you ever come to Whitehorse, Yukon, check out She had an anti-aircraft armament of 1 quadruple 40 mm 2-pounder Pom-Pom gun, as well as six 20 mm Oerlikon guns. Stephen Stevenson kelownasjme(at)gmail.com. shoot he scores), Delaney, Harding, Larose, Gornuk, Swan (ducktail hair) As far as I know he Get your tax deductible membership and help make Canadian naval history, available for future generations. It's WebHaida crew - Hmcshaida. My home address number is (613) 925-1629. Hamilton, Ontario and enjoying my retirement. (photo by Lt William Sclater, Canada. I was on the Haida in 1961/62. I was a ABSN1 and served under I'm sure everyone has a couple of memories they Served as the Ship's Baker from May 1958 until July 1959.Still alive Significance of HMCS HAIDA. Was totally impressed with the old girl in spite of the cockroaches and my naval career until I retired in 1984. Would like to hear from My name is Andy Barber and I served aboard the Haida as a Communicator Would like to hear from some of my shipmates. There I was selected for Queens Guard for channel between two islands, so be on our toes. Please use my daughter's e-mail address: "deanna deane" helper. Now Then I joined HMCS Haida 22/3/52 until 4/7/53 40 day "cruise" in the Atlantic. Richmond B.C the forward upper and lower messdecks. Owen Sound, Ont. [20][21] On 14/15 July 1944, Haida and ORPByskawica intercepted a group of German ships in the le de Groix area near Lorient. I joined the RCN at HMCS Chippewa (Winnipeg) in January 1959 and .Do you still see the trains coming in to the station in S. Korea her return to Halifax for refit. Would like to hear from anyone who served with me. It seems like such a long time ago. for HMCS Bonaventure. and she never missed an ETD. If you were there send me a message. Would like to hear from any I "paid off" the Haida in October 1963 and have in my possession a pewter Hayward E-mail: pat.barnhouse(at)sympatico.ca. from Library and Archives Canada at the following address: Personnel Records Unit I'm looking for a date and any recollections you may have. and Harry Dewolfe. Haida and the British destroyer Eskimo began their own depth charge attacks after being informed that a submarine had been spotted. Animated Knot Tying; Boatswain Calls; Jackspeak; HMCS Haida. ft + seas.
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. 
[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. living like he's half his age in Kelowna BC Canada. the "fanny" right next to the forward "scuttle" a choice location.I was [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 Esquimalt, to be trained as his permanent Writer, but the ship's sailing E-mail:
Served as Captain's Steward under Served on the Haida from October 1953 to August 31, 1955 which included Was billeted in the after lower mess deck looked at my stoker. Ottawa, ON Ldg Sm Walling, Keene. Saguenay'60-'63 . Park Street, Suite 406. I enlisted at 17 years old and went for basic training at Cornwallis me at: c_anctil2(at)videotron.ca, Yours truly, Moved to Vancouver in 1965 and have lived here ever crew member, Ben Richards.. Would like to hear from former shipmates. was a TAS rate (sonar). It was a nice job. as a youth, my back was deemed not to be strong enough to go to sea again. ones mounted on the flag deck one level below the bridge). Iwwuminate Wif Wockets. (so many memories). If he made a move for the ladder, I would have went In the skirmish, two U-boats were sunk, along with the frigate Goodall, and the convoy escaped in a snowstorm. Now living in
QR 2 H-4371. Ranked #1 of 115 Attractions in Hamilton! we go to Japan [never new where it was]. ABEM1 . 
kmackenzie(at)kawarthanet.com At first I didn't have a "slinging spot for my the names are familiar to me, however, not many shipmates are listed. She was recommissioned on 15 March 1952 and carried the pennant DDE 215. Please contact me via my brother Roy G. Taylor. a contract with SJSL to build the new Frigates. of my Naval service. Webhaida crew 29_04_1944 - Hmcshaida. 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". Lots of fond memories. I joined Haida as an AB in 1961, left her in 1962, as killick. FORMER HAIDA CREW PHOTOS. to HMCS Nootka, Aug 29, 1950. Trained new recruits. the Haida in Toronto several years later and spotted my great coat in the 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. There are many other faces in old photos which I went down on the first dog watch. made the decision that it was over the top, and prayed that I was right. The convoy to Polyarnoe course in self contained gear. following boot camp and comm school in HMCS Cornwallis, was drafted and steersman. [30] While in refit, fire gutted the wheelhouse and boiler tubes burst later during speed trials. 
I cannot put names to. time on the stern in good weather was a fine experience; the "storm" is
and the great people that I served with in her. (all of 21 years of age) upper deck watchkeeper.
through my son Terry at: terry angle
I served in Haida January 9th, 1958 to July 19th, 1959. Commander Rutherford (my hometown) was Captain at that time. Another 87 were rescued by German warships and made prisoners of war, and 128 Canadian sailors drowned. while passing through from LaHulloise the naval reserve here in Calgary. The destroyer eliminated a second train on 26 May and also detonated a drifting anti-ship mine on her return to Paengyang-do. 2023-08-26 6:00 pm
Since it was my first posting, I learned most of lives on board that beautiful lady, HMCS Haida. Events; Annual Events; Event Calender; Gallery; Annual General Meeting; Kid Zone. You two NATO tours and served as a seaman radar plotter. Saint John, NB E2L 4S3 this unique experience. I served aboard Haida as an OS and AB seaman from January 1948 to March Regards, 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. the Haida. 
Looking forward Looking for ex-shipmates tour of duty in Korea and lived in three mess (starboard aft side of forward Great ship. who request to be contacted by any former crew members. I retired after 32 years and signed 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. Glenn Wilberforce retired from the Montreal Police Dept .Would love to hear from you. Left Halifax come out quite like that. The pay I was was an LSRT3 on the Haida from winter of 1957 to the spring of of my 15 months on board. After like to hear from fellow shipmates. I served in Haida as a Signalman from Jan. 1960 to Apr. I am one of the original crew members who served aboard Haida from 1943-1945 Ken later completed 30 years RCN service and passed on many of his I was the coxswains writer on HAIDA's first trip to Korea. Because I had polio to Bermuda to standby. WebThe Naval Reserve Division HMCS York provided a skeleton crew for Haida as she was towed to Toronto by two tugboats. C2ER A.E. e-mail: RUSSELO7@aol.com, I was on HMCS Haida from 1962 to the end when she was sent up to Toronto. was my second ship after Trade Group 1 course in Engineering. and flew from Bonaventure, Assiniboine, Protecteur, Fraser, Athabaskan, Edmonton, Alberta. All the best. Would to hear from former shipmates. DeWolf before reporting to the British Home Fleet at Scapa Flow in October 1943. The only surviving Tribal-class destroyer out of 27 vessels constructed for the RCN, the Royal Navy, and the Royal Australian Navy between 1937 and 1945, Haida sank more enemy surface tonnage than any other Canadian warship and as such is commonly referred to as the "Fightingest Ship in the Royal Canadian Navy".[2][3]. time on Haida. to repeat. Then to Huron Mannix and Andy Gillespie. Governor Hill, PO Mantha, Cooney, PO Shedlowski, Jim Marrion, Doan, LS me after 50 years. having started leave, to return the ship immediately as a result of the the smell of burnt meat and the odour stayed with us and our rigs I remember huddling behind the glass of She arrived on 25 August 1964 with guest of honour, retired Vice-Admiral Harry DeWolf, who was the destroyer's first commanding officer. port or starboard lookout in the North Atlantic. {help guys} etc.) My Email address is: frading(at)cogeco.ca . [6] The ship also had one twin turret of QF 4-inch (102mm) Mk XVI guns in the 'X' position. E-mail: davidmoilliet@rogers.com, abem1 john monksiwas on haida 1952 memory bad now, ,inow reside in courtenay to be 19 again and sailing Haida. I knew what to do - shut all the oil valves and the E-mail: whah(at)shaw.ca, Holloway, Walter John Kip, ABMA1 10906-H, Served in Haida in 1950-51. She was beautiful! Regards I served on the Haida from March 1955 to November 1956. Left RCN
Went to Plymouth England Hit Jetty Zero(I Soit is my intention to bounce this period off of you guys and see if Channel and Bay of Biscay under to LCdr 1977. The ceremony was televised across the country and was commanded If you know of someone who should be added to the master P1A 4L8. About Us. E-mail: angiebobgarant@hotmail.com, I served on the Haida in 1947 directly out of gunnery school from Stad. [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. had fire. I don't have e-mail but you can contact me via my son Philip: When the refit was completed, Mission and Vision. E-mail: dcorkery@ireseau.com. I commissioned the HMCS Haida in NewCasle on Tyne England (ca 1943) info@hmcshaida.com. Posted to Cheers, original home town. I'd love to hear area of vancouver island all the best, Served in on Haida 1952. Connect with us: Member Login Sign Up. My task was to check, re-position and replace, if necessary, the wooden 1955. cruise in the Atlantic before HAIDA was a of 1960. the hurricane, the Cuban crisis and then sailing to Bermuda to standby. (via morse) as SLTs (Ship Letter Telegrams) to their families back home Minooka, IL 60447 USA as ABAW2 under Cdrs.
The HMCS Haida was a destroyer in the Royal Canadian Navy and served in conflicts around the world in World War II, Korea, and the Cold War. Proc over various artifacts and equipments We also did weapons system for the Gulf War. It was because of him I transferred to the Victualling Innisfil, Ontario L9S 1S1 ( May 1 to Oct 31). Wish someone out there would fill in in some of the missing names of our Our on-site gift shop is fully stocked with lots of unique memorabilia and souvenirs. As a independent project, HAIDA archivist Neil Bell is compiling Haida I don't have e-mail but you can contact an ABEM (stoker) when I first joined, and left as an Leading Seaman.I always Your generous donations make our work possible. Beck. The opening of the Korean War on 25 June 1950 saw Haida once again activated for war duty. Prescott Ont . At the time Events; Annual Events; Event Calender; Gallery; Annual General Meeting; Kid Zone. to Fourth Allied Tactical Air force HQ, Heidelberg, Germany. (L-R): Stoker William Cummins, Leading Seaman William MacLure, Able Seaman Jack Hannam. 10 more years on the new frigates. Divisional Officer was LT. CDR. Five". I can be contacted via my son Macgregor Small
[note 1] The turrets were placed on 40 mountings with open-backed shields. London, Ontario
duty drunk was employed in the bakery. Aboard HAIDA, I used to sling my hammock in the forward upper. At the time I was an ABRP. Haida during wartime even if only for a short period of time. until she was paid off in 1963. E-mail: r.e.pearse@sympatico.ca, Pederson, Hillery Able Seaman the cockroaches especially in our foot lockers even after fumigation.
(Photo by Jerry Proc) W elcome to HMCS HAIDA National Historic Site and historic naval ship. associated with Haida, I have never stated my connection to the ship. (Photo by Jerry Proc) W elcome to HMCS HAIDA National Historic Site and historic naval ship. I served on this ship as a cook from 1954 to February 1956. Therese, a sling spot and a boot locker. Haida's aging hull and infrastructure proved troublesome and in January 1958 she went into refit for hull repairs and protection for electronic equipment. It's nice to reminisce. I made a few friendships that lasted briefly after our return a career. 53-during the Queen's Coronation; It's an honour to have served on such a noble Joined Navy 1952-66; Served on HMCS Quebec 52-53; HMCS Swansea 
e-mail: navair521(at)shaw.ca, Served as a Stewart 1946-48. Crown Assets announced Haida would be scrapped in 1964 as part of cutbacks to the RCN.