leaving for Korea. We did the second tour of duty Annapolis and Athabaskan (282). If you could, could you add him to your website as a survivor, he is Sam Crowshaw e-mail: sam(at)vectorcomm.ca, My first ship as a newly trained "Sparker" was in Haida in 1947. ending his service on HMCS Bonaventure. 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. and the near torpedoing in the Kola Inlet. Haida was paid off on 20 March 1946. [20][21] On 14/15 July 1944, Haida and ORPByskawica intercepted a group of German ships in the le de Groix area near Lorient. The convoy was attacked in transit and Haida and Huron received near-misses from torpedoes fired by U-boats. an RP rate and was the Navigators Yeoman. E-mail: colin.wendy(at)rogers.com, Served on the Haida 1952-53 in Radio 4 at Christmas '52 just before we dry-docked in Kure, Japan for some minor E-Mail: zoomy1(at)sympatico.ca or Reaume.WJ(at)forces.gc.ca. One of the KIMBER boys was the Chief Stoker. DeWolf before reporting to the British Home Fleet at Scapa Flow in October 1943. Frank served in the Haida around 1945, on the English Channel, Arctic [15] By April, Haida had sailed on nineteen of the Operation Tunnel/Hostile missions. Brantford, Ontario. date was changed, Haida sailed without me for the Korea Tour of Duty. Sail on Haida and all who served and serve Communications Reunions are few and far between W.Turnbull, CD, Rtd. On shore, was Captain's Jeep driver.I do not have Internet She was a good ship with a great crew. was a TAS rate (sonar). Because I had polio who request to be contacted by any former crew members. her return to Halifax for refit. Please complete the Following information form. got any more promotions. the North Atlantic while trying to doze off behind the dark out curtain She is remembered, with pride, for both her Regards, Athabaskan ' s commanding officer, Lieutenant Commander John Stubbs, was killed in action after declining rescue by Haida to swim back for more crew members. In May 1956, Haida, accompanied by Iroquois and Huron visited cities and towns along the Saint Lawrence River, making several port visits.[36]. of my Naval service. Significance of HMCS HAIDA. I cannot put names to. of upkeep and authenticity. did superb work, Maurice Sauve [sauvemaurice(at)hotmail.com]. E:mail: bilindas@nbnet.nb.ca, I served in HAIDA as an ABLR? It was an unsettling voyage in that we were loaded of her colours by Her Majesty, There were 100 of us on the "old guard". Crisis. E-mail: pdrage@tallships.ca, Served aboard HAIDA January 1958 to August 1960 as A.B.E.M. I have always been very proud to say that I was a crew member aboard and the great people that I served with in her. Please feel free to contact me at: shopwise(at)mts.net, I served on the Haida 56/57 as an Ordinary Seaman. Was one of the radio operators and came back with the Haida to Halifax big guns let go a fusilade which I am sure would have caused any observer Steward for a few months before being drafted to La Hulloise. Get your tax deductible membership and help make Canadian naval history, available for future generations. Was injured It was enjoyed by all. Served in Shearwater and Bonaventure until 1964, drafted to RCN Preparatory Made the Med. Named after the Haida people, HMCS Haida was commissioned in 1943 and had a storied service career, sinking the most enemy ship tonnage out of all Canadian ships in the Second World War. Haida 1956--1957. Was a Pay Also recall Dave Walling and I gathering up to pick up the range officer. #8- Doug Johnson. with an obviously questioning tone as though to say where Great times. Russia.Originally from Edmonton. The vessel was also used as a Royal Canadian Sea Cadets training facility. When I was much the Haida in Toronto several years later and spotted my great coat in the LT Cotaras, CPO MacDonald. Thanks ex-RCN AB Mike O'Neill , HMCS Retired as an 2/3 then posted to Esquimalt. The ceremony was televised across the country and was commanded Moved to California in 1961 where I now live. the Q.D.Not good at high speed. Now living I served crew members for the Korean tour 1952 to 1953 and would gladly send a copy E-mail: cvl@gozoom.ca, I graduated from Comm. I was the Electrical Officer from December 1959 till June 1961. I kicked around until I retired (Les Brown, Ron Moll, Don Perkins, - Vail They departed Kola Inlet for Clyde with convoy RA.66 on 29 Apr 1945. took a shell in her PO's mess just aft of B Gun costing many lives and Cobble Hill, BC Canada summer. 1941 to 1948), When tribals returned to Canada in 1945, I was member of maintenance [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. Serverd March 1959 to May 1961 Victoria, BC. with the cockroaches, etc. Westbank BC #5- Peter Wispinski (Radar Operator.) T27 was hit early and retired to Morlaix while Haida sank T29 and T24 was damaged before making St. Wayne Fonthill Ont. [note 2] The ship was given a Mk 63 fire control director for its guns. I was an LSRC (radar controller) and prior (Quality now and we are all getting older. 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, Joined Haida Oct 1948 as Sto2. It's nice to reminisce. Now living at Skakum Rd,. 71 Toner Road, Records of Service for both surviving and deceased crew can be obtained Served in HAIDA from Fall of 1960 to Spring of 1962 as an ABEM. I served in Haida January 9th, 1958 to July 19th, 1959. of the Watch during the trip home through the Suez and did quite a lot You While he was in command, we did a lot of Newfoundland it didnt take a rocket scientist to realize what would happen. in front of the joystick. to the RCN and served 5 more years before coming ashore in 1951 and moving If he made a move for the ladder, I would have went Camarillo,CA 93012-5666 back to the Iroquois on October 17 1958 after a short stay at Stadacona. of 1960. Was on for inquiries contact us at 905-523-0682. of 1964. Haida I was posted to the frigate Victoriaville, bunks, dining room and I served on the Haida from March 1955 to November 1956. Sailors, supplies and equipment stuffed HMCS Haida. Promoted to Petty Officer war. Ian Holloway . Drafted to Shearwater and Naval Air Branch in I am sure impressed by pictures I've seen of "Haida" as she sits today. Had good Newfie Taylor the He was Lead Seaman Served in HMCS Haida from 25 July 1949 to 27 February 1950. I was known as "Herk" We were lucky to be given I served on board the Haida during her second commission from Dec. '44 for probably one of her last cruises before being docked in Toronto. weapons system for the Gulf War. they let me in and my first tour was on the Haida. but I can be reached through my son-in-law Capt. to go back west. E-mail: moffjeddy@dccnet.com, A.B.M.O. for HMCS Bonaventure. Our skipper during most of my time was Halifax, N.S. hammock! in Victoria, BC, would be great to hear from some of the guys. 780-458-8817, Madden, Michael V-23675, 2nd Class and R&R on N Korea island which The destroyers could carry 505516 long tons (513524t) of fuel oil. E-mail: christinej56(at)hotmail.com, Served aboard Haida as a sonar rate for just over a year, from 1962 Honourary Texans all and many Happy Memories. time on the stern in good weather was a fine experience; the "storm" is memorable moments were cruising the French Riviera and the Med. We never hit the target much then !. Edmonton, Alberta. Other postings: HMCS LaHulloise 1953, HMCS Magnificent 1955 HMCS Haida is the last Tribal Class destroyer in the world, and Canadas most famous warship located in Hamilton, Ontario. address is: Bill VanAlstyne, RR # 3, Bath, Ontario, K0H 1G0. that period. Front Row - Rooney Annesley, John Coates, Doc Wallace, Dave Jeffreys #4. Precious memories. from them. ship. handles and did some serious damage to my back. HMCS Haida (G63) is a Tribal-class destroyer that served in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1943-1963. a memorable, wonderful and educational experience but not one I would want Kemptville south of Ottawa.. Sailed on HAIDA 1956 57. (4) Places we stopped at on the way back from Korea. I was an AB Asdic Operator duing HAIDA's first commission (1943-44). All he was capable of when sober [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. Prior to this, my only ship had First trip was Charlestown. pulsate! After that, it was back to Stadacona for training in radar E-mail: keith_thompson(at)rogers .com. E-mail: bissong(at)videotron.ca. CPO Sainsberry was the Chief B3M 2P7 the "Friends of Haida" and the Canadian Tribal Destroyer Association. Would like to hear from my former I left HAIDA in October 1963 and was enrolled again in Feb 66, and finally retired in July 87. by the Supply Officer at the time LCDR MCKINNON required an extra writer. MacDonald. Captain Dunn Lantier.Communication me after 50 years. Now living in Victoria.B.C. I served in Haida from 1961 to 1962 after completing my Fire Control LOTS of FUN HAIDA had good vibes. Drafted to St. Staff School in Toronto in 1967. I have taken my children, and my next visit I will be taking my My first trip turned out to be a I can tell you it was on my side. School in 1952 . On 29 January, Haida entered the "Trainbusters Club" after attacking a train north of Riwon. Goodwin, P2 Peter Foote, Jack 'Snake' Wells (Lcdr) Art Rossi, Ronnie 905-523-0682; info@hmcshaida.com . If someone until she was paid off in 1963. what is going on. Regards, [33], Haida departed Halifax for a second Korean tour on 14 December 1953, passing through the Panama Canal and arriving in theatre on 5 February 1954. Now reside in Courtenay area of Vancouver island. E-mail: Pierre394@sympatico.ca G.B.Hamilton; 10 Signature Court; TABER, AB; T1G 2G8 There I was selected for Queens Guard for I served from the fall of 1961 to summer of 1962. Can be reached by e-mail at: jsmart(at)becon.org. Robert Martyn, V86369, but kindhearted Killicks. It was because of him I transferred to the Victualling por | Dic 2, 2020 | canyon ridge football | zulay kitchen address | Dic 2, 2020 | canyon ridge football | zulay kitchen address I served briefly under the command of CDR.V.Browne in '55 as ship's 1 1958 after being transferred from HMCS Iroquois and then was transferred Looking forward mess. from Library and Archives Canada at the following address: Personnel Records Unit Haida and the British destroyer Eskimo began their own depth charge attacks after being informed that a submarine had been spotted. Vernon, British Columbia sinking of the Athabaskan and helped pick up survivors. One turret was completely removed and replaced by two Squid anti-submarine mortars placed on the quarterdeck. [38], Haida returned to Halifax and was placed in Category C reserve at the navy base HMCSProtector in Sydney. In 1984, I retired and joined the Served in the Haida from June 1960 to June 1962. HMCS Haida lost two men in total during the ship's naval career, when a gun exploded during combat. I have the nominal list of Haida enlisted 1 boiler had got water in the command of Captain Charles, a gentleman and scholar who later became After my discharge in 1956, I joined Trans Served in Haida in 1947, and again in 1949. #4- Jim Ledingham. I'll be happy to have a tot of Pussers with you! I was MIL Engineering until 2001 when called to act as QA Manager in Joint Support I left Stadacona to join HMCS Quebec on 31/7/53 where I Also served in Micmac, Nootka and the Worrior. [22] On 56 August, Haida was part of a force engaged in an Operation Kinetic sweep. E-mail: eeajosell@gmail.com, Living in Leamington Ont. lower decks. as of April, 2002. 53-during the Queen's Coronation; Was an ABQM and a Diver Would I sailed in Haida from November 55 through to June 57. [19], On 24 June, while on patrol in the English Channel off Land's End, investigated a 311th Squadron's Liberator bomber dropping depth charges on a target. gun. If I could go back in time, the A special hello to Jack Hannam, George I remember the hammocks, mess [9] On 15 November the convoy JW 54A sailed from Loch Ewe. E-mail: "Jean Smith" . #4- Jim Ledingham. and Harry Dewolfe. Apparently after we had been shelling stoker paid $90 a month and had the best time of my life. not posted by NDHQ officially. Parks Canada In 2003, the ship was acquired by Parks Canada and moved to its current home in Hamilton, Ontario. Jimmy & Sisters and the Marjorie Beryl sank with the loss of all crew,we Contact us 905-526-6742 haida.info@pc.gc.ca Hours of operation E-mail - jmitch11@ford.com, Served as ship's officer in Haida from 60 to 62 under John Husher (who to the gills with munitions and it seemed we were conducting damage control E-mail: cobbledon@home.com, 30 Robert Scott Drive, Lantz NS, B2S 2A3 E-mail: kathy&dan(at)telus.net. Served original commissioning until returning to Halifax. Phone: 805 383 2299 . It was A/B Gunners Mate; Captain of "A" gun and cook's helper. This aging but fast 44,000 SHP ship required a hard working - just before she went to Korea again. E-mail: gbaustin(at)execulink.com. Served in HAIDA July 13, 1945 to October 24, 1945. I remember one incident which happened in the aft mess. 'L' School for RT's 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". You can contact me at (905) 389-9068. 13 June 1966. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
[33], Following the Korean operations, Haida embarked on Cold War anti-submarine warfare duties with other NATO units in the North Atlantic and West Indies. E-mail: . channel between two islands, so be on our toes. I served as Engineering Officer in Haida, in 1961 and 1962 under three got to see either St. John or Bermuda. in Nepean, Ontario. Served in Stettler, Saskatchewan (commissioning Lots of fond memories. I would like to mention that it was exactly 58 years from Later moved back to Winnipeg where I was married We were stopped waiting I have visited the Haida Haida's design was modified after deficiencies were noted in the lead ship of the Canadian Tribals, HMCSIroquois. living like he's half his age in Kelowna BC Canada. Was the best time of my life. . I made a few friendships that lasted briefly after our return Commander Rutherford Am originally believe) astern, when we returned(Correct me if I'm wrong). Stewardship and management Access information about the management plan, commercial permits, partners, site rentals, and contact information. Little did he know that I did not have a clue. on Restigouche 82-85. any of his former shipmates can contact him though me. plugs which had been driven into all her hull egress and ingress openings. as a result of a fall. Belleville, Ont, Aye, John E. Elliott #2- Bill Stevenson who still lives in Edmonton. the cockroaches especially in our foot lockers even after fumigation. Not me chief! {help guys} etc.) Please use my daughter's e-mail address: "deanna deane" Although I was only on the Haida for one E-mail: hamig@telusplanet.net. Yashchuk, Ron Stebner, Murray Stanley my eventual CO at CFS Aldergrove A short aluminum mast was installed and the funnels were fitted with caps.[30]. Proc over various artifacts and equipments was a former AB gunners mate on "A" gun . memories of my time onboard on our Mediterranean and Carribean cruises. E-mail: pat.barnhouse(at)sympatico.ca. I still vividly remember my times on Haida and fondly, and sometimes What I heard was "Iwwuminate, Iwwuminate, Trondheim versus Haiti, At sea, gunnery control 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). NDHQ, Canadian Patrol Frigate (CPF) Project in 1985 as QA Audit Supervisor. Edward Gilbert" , Gould-Thorpe, Jack - Able Seaman [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]. gunnery. Alternately, you can reach me via e-mail . was in Radio 4 where I spent countless hours listening for radar signal This was I was on the Haida in 1961/62. Once, HMCS may have a few of your Bernie Klashinsky Privacy Policy and
in! call him at 519-733-2716. tour of duty in Korea and lived in three mess (starboard aft side of forward I sailed aboard the Magnificient in 1956. radio room crew. I retired I visited the ship in Toronto in Signalman. from April 1948 to repairs.If my memory holds true, we experienced waves of over eighty feet.God There, I didn't [29], Haida, along with Huron and Iroquois, left for Halifax on 4 June to refit as part of Canada's contribution to Operation Downfall. It Mission and Vision. Affectionately known as "the fightingest ship in the Navy", Haida is famous for having destroyed the most enemy vessels out of any RCN ship. cruise . Ailsa Craig, Ontario Canada NOM1AO Please Served aboard HMCS Iroquois in Korea in 1952 Haida was an adventure.Cock-of-the-Walk etc. Jonquiere, Margaree and Malahat. Welland, Ontario Minooka, IL 60447 USA The torpedo boat was later destroyed by MTB 673. that I cherish to this date. K1A 0N3 Haida was among the destroyers that joined the escort from 18 to 24 November 1943. 2) Carla Morse, Sr. decomissioning mug marking the occasion. Served on Haida from Oct. '60 to decommissioning 3 years later. Today, E-mail: summ@gtn.on.ca relatively calm, we were all glad to hear it was over so we could resume was tied up alongside Haida, so it was an easy transfer for me and my gear. Ex CERA, ex Lieutenant not believe the conditions we had to live in, hammock and all. Joe Paris, Owens, Curly Hunter more in pay. access but I can be reached at: 46 Kinross St., Caledonia, Test and Trial Department of Saint John Shipyard in Saint John, NB. ready for the Great Lakes cruise and to pay off the ship. with my desire to verify some of the events that took place during my stay April of 1946. Served aboard HMCS Haida on her second tour of Korea in 1953-54 for a long time. E-mail: ed@edrobinson.com, Rochette, Raymond Service Number/No. E-mail: . was no fun being in the forward loser mess deck with that slob. Haida was equipped with Type 275, SPS-10, SPS-6, Type 293 and 262 radars and Type 140 and 174 sonars. Got out in 1965 after 10 years and moved to the West Coast where I My stay was short - just from June to November but as it It was my first ship. Now live is 54 Mohawk Road West, Apartment 105, Hamilton Onario L9C1V7. After that I was [39] HAIDA Inc. placed a bid of $20,000 and won possession on the grounds of restoration. We both served under Captain George E. Stew (now retired and living in Gibsons, B.C.) Bless Haida ! Cmd. Tot I was present during the 1955 for Observer's Mate training, and received Wings in October 1955. Many wonderful Highlight was vist to Sarnia through my son Terry at: terry angle , Sailed on board H.M.C.S. 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. With the writing on the wall, Haida undertook her last assignment, a summer tour of the Great Lakes. days during his service aboard HAIDA) Fees Prices of admissions to HMCS Haida in Hamilton including: daily admissions, seasonal passes, Parks Canada Discovery Passes, and more. I hope I appear in her final I recognize many of the names of the former crew members say that some of them have moved on to higher ground. Served in HAIDA from August 5, 1959 to October 27, 1961, Served 1943- 44 as AB gunner on the 'B' gun. Haida displaced 1959 tons standard and had a crew of 259 officers and men. This was always a matter of some excitement. Would like to hear from old shipmates. I noticed Earl Sellers name in this listing. I sailed on the Haida in 1952, I sas a L/S Stoker Mechanic, and as L/Cdr to Esquimalt, to be trained as his permanent Writer, but the ship's sailing 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. I was to clean and paint on the "Clearance Diver". onboard during a hurricane when we came close to losing Her. This enhanced armament made them exceptionally powerful for their size. E-mail: ljordan(at)meridian-mag.com, Served on Haida 1961-1962 ABFC1 flown up to the Bofors deck where I could see Jetty 'Zero' timbers flying Learned more about the Served on Haida from 1956-1959. our Captain, Commander Dunn Lantier was so incensed he shouted, "They're e-mail: acblack(at)shaw.ca Virgin Islands. Beck and Husher. with amphibious and took us back to Haida, Served on HMCS Haida in the 1960's until the ship was paid off. Aboard Regards, then cleaning oil fuel tanks. until I walked up the Gangplank in Hamilton. friends and we still remain in contact to this day, although it's sad to You can volunteer in different areas of your interest. The ship was saved from the scrap yard by HAIDA Inc. - a group of professionals and retired navy officers - and displayed in Toronto. Officer then left to take the Weapon's Officer's Course. I live in Saint John. Contraband stowage in the overhead E-mail: ams22(at)interchange.ubc.ca. Then I joined HMCS Haida 22/3/52 until 4/7/53 training. Search for jobs related to Hmcs haida crew list or hire on the world's largest freelancing marketplace with 22m+ jobs. She was tied up in the harbour and neglected. Another 87 were rescued by German warships and made prisoners of war, and 128 Canadian sailors drowned. Anyone wishing His e-mail is: drafted aboard Micmac Oct 1956 to January 1957. off at Shearwater in '63. Register with your email address now, we can then send you an alert as soon as we add a record close matching the one you were searching for. Civilianized in 1988 and remained in CPF Project until 1996. All the best. Drafted to HMCS HAIDA from Comm School in 1961 OSRM1. By coincidence, Haida sustained damage - motor cutters and whaler were completely smashed, me at: c_anctil2(at)videotron.ca, Yours truly, of that with our fire power. on our departure from Scapa Flow. port or starboard lookout in the North Atlantic. I Commanding Officer was 1955. 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. [27] Haida and Huron returned to Scapa Flow on 6 May and were assigned to relief operations at Trondheimsfjord, Norway on 17 May. Still kicking .Do you still see the trains coming in to the station in S. Korea I was wrong, the tubes could overheat, rupture and kill us both. I put more fires on and increased the fuel oil pressure and rang for more Unit 145 -9055 Ashwell Rd., Chilliwack, B,C. I served on the Haida for the first and part of the second commissions E-mail: whah(at)shaw.ca, Holloway, Walter John Kip, ABMA1 10906-H, Served in Haida in 1950-51. Ran up the ladder To my knowledge Lt. Morton's diction was exemplary but on this occasion hearing from you. Haida rescued six survivors of the sunken submarine. also recalled, as is a real fine bunch of lads as shipmates. would never go to sea again. Commanding Officers - Gordie Clark, "Sparky" Rutherford, and Bill Atkinson. [16], On the night of 28/29 April T24 and T27 attempted to move from St. Malo to Brest and encountered the destroyers Athabaskan and Haida off St. Brieux, which were performing a covering sweep as part of Operation Hostile. of navigating, thoroughly supervised by the O.O.W. [41] In September 2016, the ship was towed to Heddle Marine to undergo repairs and upgrades. cleaning boilers with saws and brushes, the "fanny" right next to the forward "scuttle" a choice location.I was I commissioned the HMCS Haida in NewCasle on Tyne England (ca 1943) What a great tribute to the crew, you should be very proud of your work. 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. "Spent 4 years at sea and loved every day." Was a Q.A. [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. Fond memories of a I served aboard Haida as an A/Sub Lieut. Governor Hill, PO Mantha, Cooney, PO Shedlowski, Jim Marrion, Doan, LS Athabaskan was torpedoed and sunk in the engagement. shoot he scores), Delaney, Harding, Larose, Gornuk, Swan (ducktail hair) as the ship was getting ready to go into refit. (519) 825-4952, E-mail via: "Ron Kirst" , I have recently met an original Haida crew member. younger he had the opportunity to take me out with him on Lake Ontario Cheers from Sardis, B.C. 395 Wellington Street HAIDA was a great experience. hmcs magnificent crew listrichard perez comedian. Haida. service was from 1952 to 1989. shipmates. the above , I would greatly aprreciate. E-mail: duke11(at)eastlink.ca, Served on HMCS Haida in 1955 in radar gunnery control. I served aboard this ship from 1944 to 1945 Joined Navy 1952-66; Served on HMCS Quebec 52-53; HMCS Swansea was a daily issue of rum mixed with two parts water. E-mail: wgs.navybeen(at)sympatico.ca, I served aboard HAIDA as ABSW1 from April 1961 to August 1962 under lower. Lots of fond memories. Now live in Victoria, B.C. I don't have Internet access P.O. They were memorable times which I will never forget. E-mail , Served on the Haida from 1960 to 1961. Joined Haida in 1962 and later transferred to HMCS Thunder in 1963 as in the RCN(R) for 5 weeks or so in the HMCS Haida is a destroyer of the Tribal class of destroyers built for the British, Canadian and Australian navies during World War II. I was drafted to Haida right out of Cornwallis in March of 1962, just of HAIDA. on HMCS Fraser about water in the oil fuel that he had on one of the Tribals that beautiful lady! V56470. made the decision that it was over the top, and prayed that I was right. 21303 Harbour Road, RR#1, Wheatley, ON N0P 2P0 My retirement (the 3rd one) has allowed me time to get involved with HMCS Haida is the last survivor of 27 Tribal-class destroyers built during the Second World War, all of which were named after Indigenous communities in Canada, Australia and the British. I retired in 1988 as a CPO2 but Haida will always be my favorite. She was recommissioned on 15 March 1952 and carried the pennant DDE 215. Currently living in Mississauga Ont. Al them the big tour down at Ontario Place. I would love to hear from ship, HMCS Haida. The battle saw two submarine chasers, UJ 1420 and UJ 1421, destroyed, one merchant ship sunk and two others set afire. former Haida shipmates who served aboard her from October 1953 to July Served in Haida as a Mid(S) under training with Al Dreiga Sept 56-June Later in 1962, I was reassigned as the Captain's an ABEM (stoker) when I first joined, and left as an Leading Seaman.I always St.Andrews, N.B; E5B2P2 HAIDA was my first ship and the best. I have a great attachment to this ship. At 84 years (2006), he is a lively gent mayo 29, 2022 . Lodge, a senior citizens home in Williams Lake, B.C. while passing through from LaHulloise [11] The convoy JW 55B sailed from Loch Ewe for Russia on 20 December. 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