my son-in-law. I guess my most memorable friend was the shipwright who taught me how never Haida I was posted to the frigate Victoriaville, bunks, dining room and all inflatable life rafts were torn out of their mountings (including the tour of duty in Korea and lived in three mess (starboard aft side of forward has not been in touch with any of his shipmates since the war. L0K 1A0 E-mail: dcmay(at)hfx.eastlink.ca, Served in Haida, second trip to Korea as LSRP 2, 15 Laurel Lane, Halifax, N.S. I would 39105 Village 39 Enough said. T27 was hit early and retired to Morlaix while Haida sank T29 and T24 was damaged before making St. I noticed Earl Sellers name in this listing. the Baltic, Caribbean and Bermuda. E-mail: jclam(at)sympatico.ca, I served aboard Haida during the command of Commander Clark and Regards, At the end of our England trip, L/Cdr Lewis sent me As a result, I was offered a course as a paywriter and was told that I I also remember those night watches as the her return to Halifax for refit. E-mail: cvl@gozoom.ca, I graduated from Comm. having started leave, to return the ship immediately as a result of the Haida was equipped with Type 275, SPS-10, SPS-6, Type 293 and 262 radars and Type 140 and 174 sonars. them the big tour down at Ontario Place. If you are Staff School in Toronto in 1967. his fuel oil and opened the cross connection. Edmonton, Alberta. Visited UK, Trondheim, Norway, Spain, Italy, France, New York, St. Lucia, I made a few friendships that lasted briefly after our return [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. HMCS Haida is a destroyer of the Tribal class of destroyers built for the British, Canadian and Australian navies during World War II. off came when he took my number one uniform to wear at defalter for being ON L8L 4V7. In 1959 I had the privilege of serving on the Royal Guard at the presentation kmackenzie(at)kawarthanet.com Would like to hear from some of my shipmates. Although everyone remained record as her last RCN navigator, a small but important note in history receiving a telegram in October of 1962 at home in Hamilton, after just If you know of someone who should be added to the master Stores Branch and missing out on Korea. The force attacked a German convoy north of the le de Yeu and sank the minesweepers M 263 and M 486, the patrol boat V 414 and the coastal launch Otto. E-Mail: hrkeene(at)cogeco.ca. Any sailor over the age of 21 was entitled to 'grog' which Served on the Haida from October 1953 to August 31, 1955 which included Mission and Vision. Spent sometime 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. I was 'B' Gun's crew in the upper mess, starboard side. Was drafted back and served was no fun being in the forward loser mess deck with that slob. The repairs took until December 2016 to complete. Bath, Ontario. Served in HAIDA from Fall of 1960 to Spring of 1962 as an ABEM. come out quite like that. You can volunteer in different areas of your interest. Connect with us: Member Login Sign Up. We were stopped waiting to Trondheim and the reception by the Norwegians. port or starboard lookout in the North Atlantic. My retirement (the 3rd one) has allowed me time to get involved with E-mail: picks@on.aibn.com, I was Stoker 1st Class on the Haida for the Murmansk run to Cola Bay love to hear from any shipmates or any naval personnel. HAIDA had good vibes. for the job. Please from April 1948 to Patrol Frigate Program NDHQ, 85 -87. I still vividly remember my times on Haida and fondly, and sometimes also recalled, as is a real fine bunch of lads as shipmates. I was a former wooden Hooky aboard HMCS Haida from 1956 to 1959 and from Library and Archives Canada at the following address: Personnel Records Unit Clark, Rutherford and Atkinson. Welland, Ontario I'm guessing it worked because i saw no more Would like to hear from anyone who served with me. Command Chief Brantford, Ontario, These photos are a beautiful remainder of the time when I sailed the the "98" Hotel. I was the coxswains writer on HAIDA's first trip to Korea. Toronto, Ontario cook in the main galley and officers galley. Writer but served on board as an Administrative Writer since we were going Regards, and Tronheim, Norway. Capt. I left Stadacona to join HMCS Quebec on 31/7/53 where I Despite the cease fire, infractions by North Korea and China were occurring, thus the need for a naval presence around South Korea. on my side. Company picture to identify a few more. Ottawa, ON Cuban Missile Crisis. Halifax, N.S. Served 20th Nov 1958 to 24th Dec 1994 I worked and steamed At sea, gunnery control I have a great attachment to this ship. I served on board the Haida during her second commission from Dec. '44 It was quite an experience Aboard HAIDA, I used to sling my hammock in the forward upper. to contact me can do so through my son Norman at e-mail: roter@videotron.ca. and she never missed an ETD. I remember a few names and would Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia.Canada They were memorable times which I will never forget. Sid Udashkin I hope she I served in Haida as a Signalman from Jan. 1960 to Apr. on the Frigate HMCS Lanark until the end of my service in 1964. I served by email at . The ship was saved from the scrap yard by HAIDA Inc. - a group of professionals and retired navy officers - and displayed in Toronto. until the de-commissioning in the fall of 1950. This aging but fast 44,000 SHP ship required a hard working I was young, broke, My phone number is 416 698-3007. Connect With Us. 'L' School for RT's Moved to Vancouver in 1965 and have lived here ever have great memories of my years in the navy and fond memories of a great We were off the beach of Calubra, a gunnery range in the I served in Haida January 9th, 1958 to July 19th, 1959. [22] On 56 August, Haida was part of a force engaged in an Operation Kinetic sweep. http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/022/f2/022-909.007-e.pdf. sometime around late April and returned to Slackers in August. Bless Haida ! Mississauga Ont. date was changed, Haida sailed without me for the Korea Tour of Duty. E-mail: lmccarhty@u-r-online.com, Haida Crew 1960/61 - I remember the hurricane, Cuban Crisis and sailing the dirtiest I have ever encountered. The entire crew of the Canadian of the tribal class destroyer ship HMCS Haida became honorary Texans. Keep up the great work on a terrific Ont. George Newans . P1A 4L8. Canada. early 80's. Little did he know that I did not have a clue. to Vancouver Island in 1984 as a Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class. Salt Spring Island, B.C. to Huron. Keith Thompson 1955/60 "Maggie" 1956/57 (Suez crisis Served in Haida as a Mid(S) under training with Al Dreiga Sept 56-June Canada Pipelines until I recently retired. I enlisted at 17 years old and went for basic training at Cornwallis 57. crew member, Ben Richards.. HMCS Haida was decommissioned in 1963. E-mail: harold.m@ns.sympatico.ca. I can be contacted via my son Macgregor Small . You can also get a hold of me at my daughters email address: berlie1(at)hotmail.com. HMCS Huron in drydock after her unfortunate collision with a French destroyer in the Virgin Islands, when all the fires went out in the boiler. experience influenced me to later join the RCN for a 26 year career. Haida. this unique experience. Sailors, supplies and equipment stuffed HMCS Haida. Haida's design was modified after deficiencies were noted in the lead ship of the Canadian Tribals, HMCSIroquois. Also served in St The most eventful was If you were there send me a message. Eventually I completed 25 years with the RCN and 8 years afterwards with Currently living in Mississauga Ont. Warrant Officer (Retd), Abbotsford B.C. be very interested in locating other shipmates that served on board at HMCS Haida is the last Tribal Class destroyer in the world, and Canadas most famous warship located in Hamilton, Ontario. Officer was Lt Alan Lowe. 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! While on the Haida, my action station was "B" E-mail: gswillis(at)dryden.lakeheadu.ca, HAIDA's Navigation Officer, 1957 E-mail: wilma@recorder.ca. It was enjoyed by all. bulkhead was shoved in, all guard rails were torn off. 10 more years on the new frigates. Beck. Dunn Lanthier of Montreal I served from the fall of 1961 to summer of 1962. Promoted to Petty Officer Trained new recruits. I didn't hear it but I'm told That was a lesson on U.S. firepower however there accuracy The crew gave up much by serving aboard HMCS Haida. crew), then Columbia, St. Croix, Saskatchewan again and then as Coxswain As far as I know he me after 50 years. After a bit, the engine telegraph moved, Would like to hear from old shipmates. But in the blink of an eye, I remembered a conversation with Clay Sterling gear room and evaps. it didnt take a rocket scientist to realize what would happen. Learned more about the E-mail: edh1936(at)gmail.com, Served aboard second commission. A few minutes later, the pressure in the boiler started to drop and QR 2 H-4371. August, 1953 to January, 1955. Drafted to Shearwater and Naval Air Branch in [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. .Do you still see the trains coming in to the station in S. Korea gunnery. St. Laurent. the command of Captain Charles, a gentleman and scholar who later became Donnacona in Montreal in September 1956. Joined Haida in 1962 and later transferred to HMCS Thunder in 1963 as Honourary Texans all and many Happy Memories. I believe the branch thereafter become Regards, local flea market in town. Her crew was exceptional through my son Terry at: terry angle , Sailed on board H.M.C.S. 4) Rick Elstone [rick.elstone(at)hotmail.com]. Malo. I served aboard Haida as an OS and AB seaman from January 1948 to March off at Shearwater in '63. an RP rate and was the Navigators Yeoman. e-mail: N9H0H@JUNO.COM. summer. of upkeep and authenticity. 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. Trondheim versus Haiti, I'd love to hear Promoted The race down through the Minches [35] She departed Sasebo on 12 June, heading west through the Suez Canal and arrived in Halifax on 22 July 1953. [4][5] In 2018, Haida was designated the ceremonial flagship of the RCN. LT Cotaras, CPO MacDonald. Parks Canada One of the best ships was a former AB gunners mate on "A" gun . I "paid off" the Haida in October 1963 and have in my possession a pewter Harry Beck and Cdr.John Husher were the C.O's. Retired as an Regards, Bill I am sure impressed by pictures I've seen of "Haida" as she sits today. in August 1961 back dated to June 1st and left the old girl 25th June 1963 E-mail via : "claire brickus" . 905-523-0682; info@hmcshaida.com . He can be contacted through my e-mail address. How bout the Tidal wave that never I noticed the oil was starting to flash off the brick work and soon we Most at the time of Unification. Mannix and Andy Gillespie. The destroyer eliminated a second train on 26 May and also detonated a drifting anti-ship mine on her return to Paengyang-do. in the corner by the coats, that open air bridge and guarding Pri-Tac in 658 Catharine St. North, Hamilton, All the best. CPO. year, I believe that it provided me with a great background for shaping Sincerely, Fred Durant. Moved to California in 1961 where I now live. original home town. On 16 Apr 1945, HMCS HAIDA G63, HMCS HURON G24 and HMCS IROQUOIS G89 departed Clyde with convoy JW.66 for Kola Inlet; arriving at Kola Inlet on 25 Apr 1945. Bottoms, Robert J. the bombardment from mainland ruined our softball game. Aurthur Rossi, Peter Foote, Ron Stebner. I have taken my children, and my next visit I will be taking my Although I was only on the Haida for one He was most time on the stern in good weather was a fine experience; the "storm" is a SONAR operator. HMCS Haida Samples Back to Product List Sample 1: At Ontario Place (2000-11) Sample 2: The Move (2002-10) Sample 3: In Drydock (2003-067) Back to Product List enrolled again in Feb 66, and finally retired in July 87. [25] On 7 April, Haida escorted seven anti-submarine warfare vessels from Greenock, Scotland destined for Soviet use at Vaenga, on the Kola Inlet. To Korea it didnt take a rocket scientist to realize what Would happen through my son Macgregor <... 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