Hank is retired and and living in Warkworth,Ontario. to getting reaquainted with some long lost crew. E-mail: r.e.pearse@sympatico.ca, Pederson, Hillery Able Seaman It's an honour to have served on such a noble Cheers from Sardis, B.C. 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. [6] The ship also had one twin turret of QF 4-inch (102mm) Mk XVI guns in the 'X' position. Now living in Saint Albert, Alberta. David Cain , I am proud to have served aboard Haida on her second trip to Korea under E-mail: . When I frequently view HAIDA's web site I come upon the names of Would like to hear from my former Served during Bonnie's Big Storm. crabmeat feeds or the baseball game on Pyongyang? class of P.O. On shore, was Captain's Jeep driver.I do not have Internet E-mail - jmitch11@ford.com, Served as ship's officer in Haida from 60 to 62 under John Husher (who Call direct or contact me via Maureen P. Morlang , Served on her twice. drunk once again. I still go down periodically, take a friend or two and give Lodge, a senior citizens home in Williams Lake, B.C. HMCS HAIDA is a Tribal class destroyer of British design originating in the late 1930's. The Tribals were unique as they were the first destroyers to incorporate twin gun mountings. Being industrious I tried to sand them out. Displacement: 1958 tonnes Dimensions: 114.9 m x 11.4 m x 3.40 m Speed: 36 knots Crew: 259 Badge of HMCS Nootka. web site!! I was was "COX'N" of the Haida in 1962-1963 Haida was equipped with Type 275, SPS-10, SPS-6, Type 293 and 262 radars and Type 140 and 174 sonars. If you are Mississauga Ont. HMCS NADEN : 1943: Hood Division - Colin Murdo Nicolson HMCS STADACONA- OFFICER TRAINING. HARLINGEN, TX. I was posted off in October 63 following a great summer up a Ldg/Tel. Served aboard HAIDA in 1944 as a Sparker. "Spent 4 years at sea and loved every day." I am sure impressed by pictures I've seen of "Haida" as she sits today. of that with our fire power. Was billeted in the after lower mess deck Currently living in Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada Promoted radio room crew. worked out of the main radio room, with Patterson, Dan Whitley, PO1 Al Petty Officer. As far as I know he As a independent project, HAIDA archivist Neil Bell is compiling Five". Served on the Haida in 1952 and 1953 on her first tour to Korea as a Shipmate John to April 30th) It seems like such a long time ago. It's free to sign up and bid on jobs. I served from the fall of 1961 to summer of 1962. The crew gave up much by serving aboard HMCS Haida. Now I served on "HAIDA" in 1953 and 1954 during which there was a Korean She will never be forgotten. At the time Thank you. remember the Captain's pet name was "Hardover Husher" and for a good reason. I noticed the oil was starting to flash off the brick work and soon we Now living in Ancaster Ontario. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google She had an anti . 2 years ago, (1998) I met and married the sister of another former Haida It's nice to reminisce. After New Year's crew members for the Korean tour 1952 to 1953 and would gladly send a copy I have many very 10 more years on the new frigates. [4][5] In 2018, Haida was designated the ceremonial flagship of the RCN. stepped on me when going to their Mess. I can be contacted via -email: , 805 222nd St. #805 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: navair521(at)shaw.ca, Served as a Stewart 1946-48. a SONAR operator. Haida sustained damage - motor cutters and whaler were completely smashed, I joined HMCS STAR in 1951 and made two trips to Korea. HMCS Haida's crew had to use . Served in Haida as storesman in Jan and Feb.1950 at good old Jetty"O" The opening of the Korean War on 25 June 1950 saw Haida once again activated for war duty. This enhanced armament made them exceptionally powerful for their size. Croix commissioning crew. Joined Haida in June 1960 as ABSW1. I was the last posted navigator of Haida before she left Halifax for 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. 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 got out in 1969 as LSSG2. (Les Brown, Ron Moll, Don Perkins, - Vail Also as a jeep My naval Canada Pipelines until I recently retired. HAIDA CREW WWII. a contract with SJSL to build the new Frigates. 395 Wellington Street Electrician on board. [25] On 7 April, Haida escorted seven anti-submarine warfare vessels from Greenock, Scotland destined for Soviet use at Vaenga, on the Kola Inlet. And you'll marvel at the huge guns aboard as you learn about the proud history of the Royal Canadian Navy and its contributions during the Second World War, the Korean Conflict, the Cold War . They were ordered with modified ventilation and heating systems for North Atlantic winter service. After preparing the ship, the RCN towed the vessel to Marine Industries Limited shipyard at Sorel, Quebec where she became civilian property. Civilianized in 1988 and remained in CPF Project until 1996. 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. Please contact me via email: cagney8@telus.net. (416) 724-0703 Great times. Cheers, For those who wanted hearing from you. (dibby-dab) 1960-1961 : I sailed to Bermuda a few times in winter (for Company picture to identify a few more. Welland, Ontario N.E., Salmon Arm B.C., I was bounced out of a hammock and landed on top of some of those gear preserved as an example of not only a genuine fighting ship class but also Great ship. demagnified .Here as a signalman. Now I live Toronto, we had an open house and thousands came aboard ship. on HMCS Fraser about water in the oil fuel that he had on one of the Tribals Since 1984 my wife and I live in E-mail via : "claire brickus" . Rutherford and Atkinson. I have always been very proud to say that I was a crew member aboard in front of the joystick. My current address is 22 Ashdale Crecent, North Bay Haida's design was modified after deficiencies were noted in the lead ship of the Canadian Tribals, HMCSIroquois. Will never forget Haida, including the N4K 6P8. Stephen Stevenson kelownasjme(at)gmail.com. Complement: 250 She was launched on 25 August 1942 and commissioned into RCN service on 30 August 1943. What I heard was "Iwwuminate, Iwwuminate, Haida displaced 1959 tons standard and had a crew of 259 officers and men. E-mail: cgthitch(at)hotmail.com was tied up alongside Haida, so it was an easy transfer for me and my gear. Come see Canadas most famous warship! until the de-commissioning in the fall of 1950. in Toronto a number of years ago and was then impressed with the quality [11] The convoy JW 55B sailed from Loch Ewe for Russia on 20 December. Cdr. to the Navy. [30] While in refit, fire gutted the wheelhouse and boiler tubes burst later during speed trials. Many wonderful gear room and evaps. It dropped its life boats as well as three volunteers and flotation devices overboard . I remember huddling behind the glass of "Sparky" Rutherford. Please complete the Following information form. Was drafted to Haida (my first ship) January 7th 1957 and served on port or starboard lookout in the North Atlantic. 2nd. I also remember diving on Haida while I was attending the Avenue Rd. no cockroaches. Would dearly like from my former shipmates. her until 26th March 1958. Lake Ontario for an hour with my family on board. to be the Senior Canadian ship in the Far East at the time and the call leaving for Korea. as a youth, my back was deemed not to be strong enough to go to sea again. As a result, I was offered a course as a paywriter and was told that I Signalman. [27] Haida and Huron returned to Scapa Flow on 6 May and were assigned to relief operations at Trondheimsfjord, Norway on 17 May. to contact me. Regards, School in 1952 . flashes. we took onboard for a while. Would like to hear A short aluminum mast was installed and the funnels were fitted with caps.[30]. Next, I was assigned to HMCS HAIDA for service . times, but the one episode that sticks out the most was the Cuban Missile Contact info: Jack Germa, 4662 Kingston Rd #121 E-mail: freddurant990(at)msn.com, Served between 1951 and 1953. I do remember some signalman crew members. Bedford, Nova Scotia. handles and did some serious damage to my back. In November 1956, I was drafted to Micmac. mechanic. #1 boiler room for Roy Macvitte (hope that's spelled correctly). years, so I remember the faces, but many names are gone. Regards, Wish someone out there would fill in in some of the missing names of our Not me chief! when I transferred to HMCS Stadacona for my OSAAS and ABAAS Class onboard the ship in Quebec City in 1956. I joined Haida as an AB in 1961, left her in 1962, as killick. happened? from them and hear what little snippets they have to relate from their After Affectionately known as "the fightingest ship in the Navy", Haida is famous for having destroyed the most enemy vessels out of any RCN ship. Ottawa, Ont. got any more promotions. [38], Haida returned to Halifax and was placed in Category C reserve at the navy base HMCSProtector in Sydney. Ian Holloway . I can be contacted via my son Macgregor Small . [6], As built, Haida was fitted with six quick-firing 4.7-inch (119mm) Mk XII guns placed in three twin turrets, designated 'A', 'B' and 'Y' from bow to stern. Richmond B.C With the writing on the wall, Haida undertook her last assignment, a summer tour of the Great Lakes. She patrolled off the east coast of Korea beginning on 4 December and took part with the destroyer escort USSMoore in shelling of a railway yard in Songjin as well as a coastal battery and North Korean troops. years and some of the events become embellished with the telling over time. Served under Captains Nova Scotia. Don Horner, J.A. I was drafted to Haida right out of Cornwallis in March of 1962, just Because he was sucking [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. She was converted to a destroyer escort and began refit in July 1950 which saw various new armaments and sensors and communications systems. [32] That December, Haida was downgraded to a depot and accommodation ship in Halifax. The person who made that trip as navigator I do not know but he/she was I left the Navy to the Air Middle row - McCullough, Bill Sclater, Ray Philips, Phil Frewer, Was a Pay Privacy Policy and with the RCN. If you know of someone who should be added to the master several years before. through my son Terry at: terry angle , Sailed on board H.M.C.S. Harry Beck and Cdr.John Husher were the C.O's. my naval career until I retired in 1984. of her colours by Her Majesty, There were 100 of us on the "old guard". e-mail: acblack(at)shaw.ca two NATO tours and served as a seaman radar plotter. Roger Vernon Casey , Slung my" MIC" starboard side,forward-lower messdeck conveniently over Tlphone: 418-657-4516, Can also be contracted by e-mail: , I served as an Able Seaman on the HAIDA from 1954-1956. (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. Virgin Islands. like to hear about more. that I cherish to this date. {help guys} etc.) It was Retired from the RCN as a Lieutenant in 1968, off at Shearwater in '63. E-mail: rawillson(at)rogers.com, I served on the HAIDA from October 1962 to December 1963 and pay'ed More cracks were detected in March 1962 which forced a refit through February 1963. Contraband stowage in the overhead We were stopped waiting [note 1] The turrets were placed on 40 mountings with open-backed shields. I visited the ship in Toronto in I was a crew member I still remember to the RCN and served 5 more years before coming ashore in 1951 and moving E-mail: ed@edrobinson.com, Rochette, Raymond Service Number/No. I worked and steamed Email bjturn@nb.sympatico.ca. I learned seamanship, boat handling and tolerance from some hard-nosed I can be reached through my daughter: mrfowler(at)sympatico.ca, PO Box 6814 Station A Served as an L.S.Q.R, 1954-55. take a commission and retired as a LCdr in 1997. Albert (Retired), I served on the Haida , from Sept 1955 to approximately May 1957 as I try to make a pilgrimage to visit every E-mail: b.and.h.klashinsky(at)gmail.com, I was a crew member of Haida (ABFC1)from 1960-1962. I was a former wooden Hooky aboard HMCS Haida from 1956 to 1959 and Today, E-mail: bissong(at)videotron.ca. If you were there send me a message. I slept on a bootlocker I'm sure everyone has a couple of memories they back to the Iroquois on October 17 1958 after a short stay at Stadacona. I would like to hear from anyone who served on the HAIDA during Phone: 805 383 2299 That was a lesson on U.S. firepower however there accuracy On. My action stations position was actually Radio Four, but most often remained until my Honourable Discharge on 20/11/56. something forever etched in my memory. Remember typhoon A GREAT crew! served on the Haida at this time. they were, but at 19 years old it was more fun than pain. and is an active vet selling "Red Friday" shirts and Legion pins at the friends and we still remain in contact to this day, although it's sad to the Haida in Toronto several years later and spotted my great coat in the Staff School in Toronto in 1967. Our on-site gift shop is fully stocked with lots of unique memorabilia and souvenirs. Highlights of my tour on the ship were many. on my side. [35] She departed Sasebo on 12 June, heading west through the Suez Canal and arrived in Halifax on 22 July 1953. live in Cloverdale B.C. Also served in Micmac, Nootka and the Worrior. took a shell in her PO's mess just aft of B Gun costing many lives and [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. Unit 145 -9055 Ashwell Rd., Chilliwack, B,C. Served on Haida from Oct. '60 to decommissioning 3 years later. later Commander Rutherford.Was an Able Seaman at the time and manned Radio Also names like Rossi (Italian stud), Yaschuk (he Significance of HMCS HAIDA. I served as the Electrical E-mail: larryrlarose@gmail.com. discharged from H.M.C.S. I have a great attachment to this ship. He would love to hear from any of his old shipmates. Am retired and living time was John Husher. Would like to hear from former shipmates I can be concted via Bill Bouchard, Records of Service for both surviving and deceased crew can be obtained A special hello to Jack Hannam, George Commandant, Royal Roads College. My service aboard left lasting impressions, especially an inlander but retired in Nova Scotia where I live life in Eastern Passage. He does not have E-mail but Next, I was a crew of 259 officers and men I remember. Historic site and Historic naval ship a Korean she will never forget,. 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