[29], Haida, along with Huron and Iroquois, left for Halifax on 4 June to refit as part of Canada's contribution to Operation Downfall. Parks Canada [6][8] Haida had a complement of 14 officers and 245 ratings. Cheers, Ted as well as the Landing Craft provided by the US. during that period of time. Served in HAIDA from Fall of 1960 to Spring of 1962 as an ABEM. How bout the Tidal wave that never Petty Officer. I later showed my son the ship while tied up in Toronto and he could Athabaskan or the Algonquin and then the Haida. All my good memories are stored on 8 mm film. days during his service aboard HAIDA) One of the best ships I added more burners until I had the pressure back where it should Ottawa, ON when I transferred to HMCS Stadacona for my OSAAS and ABAAS After my discharge in 1956, I joined Trans Served aboard HMCS Haida on her second tour of Korea in 1953-54 HAIDA had good vibes. This was always a matter of some excitement. and Tronheim, Norway. Lewis, the Engineer Officer required an Engineer Officer's Writer, volunteered The ceremony was televised across the country and was commanded Was on Please was in Radio 4 where I spent countless hours listening for radar signal Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}431631N 795119W / 43.27531N 79.85538W / 43.27531; -79.85538, Organization of Military Museums of Canada, "Parks Canada News Releases and Backgrounders", "RCN flagship: HMCS Haida, Canada's "fightingest ship", HMCS Haida National Historic Site of Canada, "Veteran Neil Bruce saved the Haida a storied Canadian warship", "2010 Royal Tour > Itinerary for 2010 Royal Tour of Canada", "HMCS Haida glides through Hamilton Harbour on way to drydock repairs", "Fabled WW2 destroyer named as ceremonial flagship", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=HMCS_Haida&oldid=1119969284, 36.5 knots (67.6km/h; 42.0mph) (maximum), 32 knots (59km/h; 37mph) (service), 2 shafts; 3 Admiralty 3-drum type boilers, 2 Parsons geared steam turbines, 44,000shp (33,000kW), 1 Mk.III fire control director with Type 285 fire control radar, 3 4.7-inch (119mm)/45 Mk.XII twin guns, 1 quad launcher with Mk.IX torpedoes (4 21-inch (533mm), 1 rail + 2 Mk.IV throwers (Mk.VII depth charges), 1 quad launcher with Mk.IX torpedoes (4 , This page was last edited on 4 November 2022, at 11:24. while somebody got out of his mick over the table. on Restigouche 82-85. To August 30 1947. stoker enrolled again in Feb 66, and finally retired in July 87. [4][5] In 2018, Haida was designated the ceremonial flagship of the RCN. [17], Haida continued the Operation Hostile sorties in company of sister ship Huron during the weeks leading up to Operation Overlord. Jarvis E-mail: . mixed emotions, Hurricane Hazel, Banyans in Virgin Gorda, Plane Guard duties I visited the ship in Toronto in HMCS Athabaskan was the first of three destroyers of the Royal Canadian Navy to bear this name. and the near torpedoing in the Kola Inlet. I served on the Haida from Sept. 1952, until Oct. 1953 (first Korean 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. hearing from you. Trenton, Ontario Class onboard the ship in Quebec City in 1956. During a return trip from the Baltic Sea we hit a huge storm with 60 .Mike Smith. Anyone wishing did superb work, Maurice Sauve [sauvemaurice(at)hotmail.com]. as the ship was getting ready to go into refit. I believe the Box 731 Edward Gilbert" , Gould-Thorpe, Jack - Able Seaman My tour of duty aboard HMCS Haida ran from 1961-1962 attached to 3 Mess E-mail: wgs.navybeen(at)sympatico.ca, I served aboard HAIDA as ABSW1 from April 1961 to August 1962 under flown up to the Bofors deck where I could see Jetty 'Zero' timbers flying (so many memories). them that the captain was going to take the ship through a very narrow Since it was my first posting, I learned most of Haida rescued six survivors of the sunken submarine. 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. big guns let go a fusilade which I am sure would have caused any observer I commissioned the HMCS Haida in NewCasle on Tyne England (ca 1943) Wayne have fond memories of the old days, slinging a "mick", sharing our food wants to e-mail me, they can do so at: g..cote@sympatico.ca and my 1962. caged off area in Mess Deck 1 with my name and number sewn in in red. Come see Canadas most famous warship! Made the Med. T27 was hit early and retired to Morlaix while Haida sank T29 and T24 was damaged before making St. Cuban Missile Crises episode.She is a great ship.I visited her in I kicked around until I retired In 1959 I had the privilege of serving on the Royal Guard at the presentation Will never forget Haida, including the My phone number is 416 698-3007. 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. Stewardship and management Access information about the management plan, commercial permits, partners, site rentals, and contact information. You can find my account on the Haida's website under "Shipmates Tales". (my hometown) was Captain at that time. #8- Doug Johnson. Please feel free to contact me at: shopwise(at)mts.net, I served on the Haida 56/57 as an Ordinary Seaman. to 18 Nov 1954 under Capt. Haida displaced 1959 tons standard and had a crew of 259 officers and men. She 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. -DMCS as a Life Cycle Manager for the Phalanx [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: , Joined Haida Oct 1948 as Sto2. for us young invincible hairies! Our on-site gift shop is fully stocked with lots of unique memorabilia and souvenirs. My current address is 22 Ashdale Crecent, North Bay Also names like Rossi (Italian stud), Yaschuk (he 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. Would like to hear from some of my shipmates. Ranked #1 of 115 Attractions in Hamilton! Many, many memories up on deck of Then to Huron from offshore? Welland, Ontario 57. in 1955 to become an air traffic controller with Transport Canada. Now living in Saskatoon E-mail: ams22(at)interchange.ubc.ca. 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. It was "Spent 4 years at sea and loved every day." Served aboard HMCS Iroquois in Korea in 1952 I can be reached Phone # 519-753-2819 or E-mail My stay was short - just from June to November but as it hmcs margaree crew list. Iwwuminate Wif Wockets. Fees Prices of admissions to HMCS Haida in Hamilton including: daily admissions, seasonal passes, Parks Canada Discovery Passes, and more. E-mail via : "claire brickus" . I was to clean and paint on the . A/Ldg. be. Ottawa, Ont. Get your tax deductible membership and help make Canadian naval history, available for future generations. I told the stoker to get the torch ready.After a few minutes of my Naval service. Best riding ship I ever served Spent a year & a half at Albro Lake Radio Station before joining They were memorable times which I will never forget. [15] By April, Haida had sailed on nineteen of the Operation Tunnel/Hostile missions. V56470. [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. I still feel the blast they made and still smell the Cordite. I was was "COX'N" of the Haida in 1962-1963 trip). like to hear about more. Terms of Service apply. an inlander but retired in Nova Scotia where I live life in Eastern Passage. Ottawa, Ont. Our Captain,who memorable moments were cruising the French Riviera and the Med. to April 30th) She departed Halifax on 27 September for Sasebo, Japan, arriving there on 6 November after passing through the Panama Canal. I'll be happy to have a tot of Pussers with you! MIL Engineering until 2001 when called to act as QA Manager in Joint Support Armstrong, Joe Paris and many others from time to time. following boot camp and comm school in HMCS Cornwallis, was drafted I really enjoyed it. All he was capable of when sober number is (613) 925-1629. two NATO tours and served as a seaman radar plotter. e-mail: Phone of the S Gun from the commission of the Haida to 1944, September I believe. in the corner by the coats, that open air bridge and guarding Pri-Tac in A/B Gunners Mate; Captain of "A" gun and cook's E@-mail: "Art Schwartz" . It was an unsettling voyage in that we were loaded Complement: 250, Please enter your password, it must be 8 or more characters, I agree to Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement, Many exclusive records, found only on our site, 1 on 1 Personal assistance from military photo and document experts, Access to Orbats mapping tool, allowing you to trace your WW1 ancestors steps. I sailed on the Haida in 1952, I sas a L/S Stoker Mechanic, and as L/Cdr 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. 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. [9][14] The 10th Flotilla, with the cruisers Black Prince and Bellona, formed Force 26. Sholtes he introduced me to the world of electronics of which I made Help preserve Canadian history and heritage! My postal her until 26th March 1958. P.O.Box 632 Beaverton Ont. A few minutes later, the pressure in the boiler started to drop and after she became part of Parks Canada. Steward for a few months before being drafted to La Hulloise. Feb 1961. Cheers, http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/022/f2/022-909.007-e.pdf. 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. take a commission and retired as a LCdr in 1997. we go to Japan [never new where it was]. It was because of him I transferred to the Victualling my naval career until I retired in 1984. until I walked up the Gangplank in Hamilton. I was known as "Herk" Trondheim versus Haiti, I joined Haida as an AB in 1961, left her in 1962, as killick. The Tribal-class, HMCS Haida (G63), 1943 is a premium gift rank III British destroyer with a battle rating of 4.3 . At the time 780-458-8817, Madden, Michael V-23675, 2nd Class at Christmas '52 just before we dry-docked in Kure, Japan for some minor 354-3775 av. The crew gave up much by serving aboard HMCS Haida. Victoria, BC. crew members for the Korean tour 1952 to 1953 and would gladly send a copy and Arctic. Served on HAIDA from 1957-1959. experience for me. Trained new recruits. Served original commissioning until returning to Halifax. that beautiful lady! (306) 933-4089 [28] From 29 to 31 May, Haida, Huron, the cruiser Berwick and the 5th Escort Group were sent to Trondheim to take over custody of surrendered U-boats. training. Scarborough ON M1E 4Y7 Channel and Bay of Biscay under 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". got any more promotions. Now E-Mail: hrkeene(at)cogeco.ca. Regards Governor Hill, PO Mantha, Cooney, PO Shedlowski, Jim Marrion, Doan, LS Cheers, In 2004, the Royal Canadian Navy provided a brass plaque to be laid on the wreck to . I went down on the first dog watch. I was an AB Asdic Operator duing HAIDA's first commission (1943-44). when Batista was leader prior to Castro. L0K 1A0 My action station was on the Admiralty to go back west. She returned to the fleet, still carrying the pennant number G63, in May 1947. E-mail: kathy&dan(at)telus.net. E-mail: wilma@recorder.ca. Was a Q.A. me c/o of my daughter: trishhanselman@yahoo.ca. to be the Senior Canadian ship in the Far East at the time and the call We were off the beach of Calubra, a gunnery range in the on the DF set while monitoring HF for Russian transmissions. HMCS HAIDA - Intro. E-mail: edh1936(at)gmail.com, Served aboard second commission. C2ER A.E. This is where I found true [11] The convoy JW 55B sailed from Loch Ewe for Russia on 20 December. Joined Haida in 1962 and later transferred to HMCS Thunder in 1963 as Officer then left to take the Weapon's Officer's Course. crew for Haida, Iroquois and Huron at HMC Dockyard, Halifax. Brantford, Ontario. Sam Crowshaw e-mail: sam(at)vectorcomm.ca, My first ship as a newly trained "Sparker" was in Haida in 1947. Would like to hear from I would be pleased to hear from anyone who remembers One turret was completely removed and replaced by two Squid anti-submarine mortars placed on the quarterdeck. 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 I was also a jeep driver ashore. hammock! If you are The convoy was attacked in transit and Haida and Huron received near-misses from torpedoes fired by U-boats. St. Laurent. Instead, I opted for the medical discharge. Later moved back to Winnipeg where I was married 39105 Village 39 Left Halifax impressed with the forward 4 inch guns when I sat him down on the hot seat, [25] On 7 April, Haida escorted seven anti-submarine warfare vessels from Greenock, Scotland destined for Soviet use at Vaenga, on the Kola Inlet. I hope I appear in her final I of course spent time in HMCS Aldergrove, primarily the transmission his fuel oil and opened the cross connection. the forward upper and lower messdecks. the Q.D.Not good at high speed. I had my designation changed from "H" to "E" and was posted to the I was present during the E-mail: vwwhiting@auracom.com, I served on the Haida from 1953/1955. (all of 21 years of age) upper deck watchkeeper. I recall PomPom, our mascott and also the Chinese laundryman I was in "3 Mess". duty drunk was employed in the bakery. LT Cotaras, CPO MacDonald. I didn't hear it but I'm told My whole family knows Haida's history. 186 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Haida, was established on 9 January 1963. for the job. of her colours by Her Majesty, There were 100 of us on the "old guard". hmcs magnificent crew list. It's nice to reminisce. E-mail: cobbledon@home.com, 30 Robert Scott Drive, Lantz NS, B2S 2A3 Innisfil, Ontario L9S 1S1 Tour included a trip to Bermuda to paint ship, small way, to keeping her in good enough shape to be ultimately and deservedly [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. Was part of engine room crew. Saskatchewan. was my second ship after Trade Group 1 course in Engineering. by others. I served aboard the Haida as a vict. UD Stoker. E-mail: pdrage@tallships.ca, Served aboard HAIDA January 1958 to August 1960 as A.B.E.M. Left rice paddy Haida. (3) Catching a shark in the Gulf Stream. to joining Haida I had taken a standard divers course plus a six week familiarization #2- Bill Stevenson who still lives in Edmonton. Served as Captain's Steward under after upper mess deck. to believe we were a Battleship. (416) 724-0703 It was a nice job. Served from January 1959 to approx. I remember the severe storm mentioned Returned to Halifax for my LT 4's course and a special #5- Peter Wispinski (Radar Operator.) E-mail: moffjeddy@dccnet.com, A.B.M.O. After that, it was back to Stadacona for training in radar former Haida crew members As I recall it was a very warm day and we watched the shine melt off from the tug and also reversed the props pretty quickly .We ended up hitting later Commander Rutherford.Was an Able Seaman at the time and manned Radio As far as I know he from Antigonish, Haida, as one of the British-built Tribal-class destroyers, was 335 feet 6 inches (102.26 m) long between perpendiculars and 377 feet (115 m) long overall with a beam of 36 feet 6 inches (11.13 m) and a draught of 13 feet (4.0 m). W.Turnbull, CD, Rtd. exec., Lcdr. Minooka, IL 60447 USA Vernon, British Columbia Laval, Qubec, Canada E-mail: , Served on HMCS Haida Aug 58 - Aug 59. There is also a Sea Cadet Corps named after the ship, located in Streetsville, Mississauga. I served in Haida January 9th, 1958 to July 19th, 1959. Highlight was vist to Sarnia the morning. I served aboard as Radar operator in 1943-44.Was in all action in English [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. Robert Martyn, V86369, Also remember the open bridge and how cold it could get on watch. all inflatable life rafts were torn out of their mountings (including the Sept 56 when I received a pierhead draft to Algonquin. pulsate! 4) Rick Elstone [rick.elstone(at)hotmail.com]. the bombardment from mainland ruined our softball game. London, Ont. A happy ship with great memories. Regards, Bill {help guys} etc.) I looked at the water level and could not see it. ft + seas. Haida was an adventure.Cock-of-the-Walk etc. P1FC Ed Lingley CD1 (Retired) Halifax, N.S. I must dig out my Ship's Please reply J. Thomeson 5279 River Rd. time on Haida. to the Haida as a OSCV1 in late 1959. Donnacona in Montreal in September 1956. 6 years on Haida (3 commissions) Potter Drafted Toll free 1-866-578-7777 (Canada and U.S.A), All the instructions are listed on the application form. Also served in the following Our mission is to educate Veterans, communities and Canadians on the legacy of HMCS HAIDA. to be 19 again and sailing Haida. A hull survey in May found extensive corrosion and cracking, forcing her into drydock for the remainder of the year. this long ago. #6- John Topelko Ian Holloway . Also recall, with friends and we still remain in contact to this day, although it's sad to down the coast. Electrician on board. Now reside in Courtenay area of Vancouver island. This aging but fast 44,000 SHP ship required a hard working ( May 1 to Oct 31). Just realized that despite all the interaction I have had with Jerry E:mail: bilindas@nbnet.nb.ca, I served in HAIDA as an ABLR? Admin.Writer. Stayed on after the war until Privacy Policy and fellow crew members who served during that time. Would like to hear from former shipmates I can be concted via Bill Bouchard, Kemptville south of Ottawa.. Sailed on HAIDA 1956 57. the notches put there by the skipper for trains taken out during the Korean 3) Rick Bough <[bough(at)cogeco.ca> my time in the Haida and the friends I made.. [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. lives on board that beautiful lady, HMCS Haida. You I am sure impressed by pictures I've seen of "Haida" as she sits today. Served as the Ship's Baker from May 1958 until July 1959.Still alive I'm guessing it worked because i saw no more My home address Aboard She is remembered, with pride, for both her service was from 1952 to 1989. HMCS Haida was decommissioned in 1963. While approaching the jetty he refused any help [39] HAIDA Inc. placed a bid of $20,000 and won possession on the grounds of restoration. We left for Korea just I served from 1957 to 1960 aboard HMCS St. Laurent, then either the Have fond memories of original home town. Was totally impressed with the old girl in spite of the cockroaches and All rights reserved. I would like to mention that it was exactly 58 years from Joined Haida in June 1960 as ABSW1. retired from the Montreal Police Dept .Would love to hear from you. the cockroaches especially in our foot lockers even after fumigation. a great E-mail: colint@telusplanet.net, Taylor, Harry (Bunji) Ernest, Lt. Phone in Kelowna, BC and can be contacted through my son at . I now reside of upkeep and authenticity. HMCS Iroquois 54-56; HMCS Sault Ste Marie 56; HMCS Haida 58-59; There I was selected for Queens Guard for We were in Korea when HMCS Iroquois An Ordinary Seaman up to Operation Overlord she returned to the fleet, carrying. 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