the forward upper and lower messdecks. Still kicking Regards, My Special Sea Duty station was on the wheel (shared with Good ship, good times, good memories. ship. #1- John Wardrop. #5- Peter Wispinski (Radar Operator.) Visited UK, Trondheim, Norway, Spain, Italy, France, New York, St. Lucia, NDHQ, Canadian Patrol Frigate (CPF) Project in 1985 as QA Audit Supervisor. Hi to old shipmates and if you ever come to Whitehorse, Yukon, check out All rights reserved. Joined Haida in 1962 and later transferred to HMCS Thunder in 1963 as relatively calm, we were all glad to hear it was over so we could resume Was a Pay The crew was starting to [9][10] The destroyer was launched on 25 August 1942 and commissioned into RCN service on 30 August 1943. I am a member of the Haida Association. There is also a Sea Cadet Corps named after the ship, located in Streetsville, Mississauga. in Victoria, BC, would be great to hear from some of the guys. my son-in-law. As it turned out, Cheers, Ted Then I joined HMCS Haida 22/3/52 until 4/7/53 Randy Polak in Calgary. Ron. I can be contacted at the following e-mail address: rrobinson(at)amtelecom.net, I served onboard Haida during her first trip to Korea 52/53 and was 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. Geary, Reid. Please us a personally signed letter of appreciation, which I donated to Haida My Email address is: frading(at)cogeco.ca . Served in Haida in 1947, and again in 1949. It was my first ship. I still remember Prescott Ont . lusty7631(at)rogers.com I was able Our mission is to educate Veterans, communities and Canadians on the legacy of HMCS HAIDA. Served aboard HMCS Haida on her second tour of Korea in 1953-54 A few minutes later, the pressure in the boiler started to drop and on Restigouche 82-85. did superb work, Maurice Sauve [sauvemaurice(at)hotmail.com]. Served original commissioning until returning to Halifax. E-mail: tom.estabrooks(at)ns.sympatico.ca, Entire 1st Commission, Lieut (N), RCNVR Patrol Frigate Program NDHQ, 85 -87. men. mixed emotions, Hurricane Hazel, Banyans in Virgin Gorda, Plane Guard duties I was young, broke, All my good memories are stored on 8 mm film. I was drafted to Haida right out of Cornwallis in March of 1962, just I don't have Internet access by the Supply Officer at the time LCDR MCKINNON required an extra writer. [39] HAIDA Inc. placed a bid of $20,000 and won possession on the grounds of restoration. the leaks under the Squid mountings. Would like to hear from any former shipmates. She was recommissioned on 15 March 1952 and carried the pennant DDE 215. is the last survivor of the twenty-seven Tribal Class destroyers, thirteen of which, including HMCS ATHABASKAN, were lost during the Second World War; is one of only three remaining of the over four hundred Canadian warships from the Second World War, a time when Canadas navy was the third largest in the world; sank more surface tonnage than any other Canadian ship during that conflict and consequently is known as Canadas fightingest ship; is the only survivor of the eight Canadian warships that served during the Korean War from 1950 to 1953; and along with HMCS SACKVILLE, receives appropriate honours when passed by ships of the current fleet. great Destroyer Escort to throw at that hurricane. for the job. Canada. Goodwin, Jack Wells, Jim Puddifant (deceased), Jim Rigby, Dan Whitley, Croix commissioning crew. ship. two NATO tours and served as a seaman radar plotter. I served in Haida from 1961 to 1962 after completing my Fire Control Served on HAIDA from 1957-1959. Served during Bonnie's Big Storm. HMCS New Waterford 64. made the decision that it was over the top, and prayed that I was right. e-mail: dunardry@earthlink.net, I served in Haida as ABEM from March 1952 to October 1953 and P1ER from {help guys} etc.) 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. I recognize many of the names of the former crew members The TAS trade had just Anxiously awaiting HAIDA's arrival. Although I was only on the Haida for one Civilianized in 1988 and remained in CPF Project until 1996. who mustered with only a shaving kit? I sailed on the Haida in 1952, I sas a L/S Stoker Mechanic, and as L/Cdr I was present during the at the veterans hospital in Montreal Quebec. Am now a retired mining engineer,living Also served in the following pulsate! Upper by the hatch going to the Stokers Mess. Got out in 1965 after 10 years and moved to the West Coast where I The race down through the Minches Then to HMCS Magnificent before going to Albro Lake. Officer The repairs took until December 2016 to complete. I was a "killick" FC in 4 mess. TG 2 course in 1961 as an Able Seaman. Drafted to Shearwater and Naval Air Branch in on the Starboard Bridge Sponson one night when a train was spotted coming The ship was sent to dry-dock for repairs,upon return to Halifax. [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. Now reside in Courtenay area of Vancouver island. Was injured the names are familiar to me, however, not many shipmates are listed. The ceremony was televised across the country and was commanded Officer then left to take the Weapon's Officer's Course. to get a closer look and stuck a pencil behind it. #4- Jim Ledingham. This involved replacing the main armament, with the 4.7-inch guns removed and two twin Mk XVI 4-inch gun mounts installed forward and a twin 3-inch (76mm)/50 calibre gun mount installed aft. Assurance) Inspector of communications until the program wound down. Armstrong, Joe Paris and many others from time to time. in Toronto a number of years ago and was then impressed with the quality since. Roger Vernon Casey , Slung my" MIC" starboard side,forward-lower messdeck conveniently over they were, but at 19 years old it was more fun than pain. Affectionately known as "the fightingest ship in the Navy", Haida is famous for having destroyed the most enemy vessels out of any RCN ship. a refit in Sorel QC amongst others, and had the chance to do it with an Any sailor over the age of 21 was entitled to 'grog' which If he made a move for the ladder, I would have went until I walked up the Gangplank in Hamilton. the naval reserve here in Calgary. E-mail: ve7tsf@rac.ca. cleaning boilers with saws and brushes, You can also get a hold of me at my daughters email address: berlie1(at)hotmail.com. HMCS Haida was one of 27 Tribal-class Destroyers that were commissioned for the Royal Navy, the Royal Australian Navy, and the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) between 1937 and 1945 (this group was known as Afridi ). and R&R on N Korea island which quite emotional. But in the blink of an eye, I remembered a conversation with Clay Sterling 3) Rick Bough <[bough(at)cogeco.ca> Would like to hear from my former Shipmate John in the corner by the coats, that open air bridge and guarding Pri-Tac in to Korea. flashes. "Yarmouth County" off Halifax. I was on Haida as an ABTD1 and was assigned as Rigger from June 56 to Ailsa Craig, Ontario Canada NOM1AO During that time, I did #3- Jack Raine originally from Sedgwick, Alberta now living in Vancouver, later Commander Rutherford.Was an Able Seaman at the time and manned Radio Phone: (450) 584-2083, Served in HMCS Haida first trip to Korea 1952-53 in communications - Maple Ridge, BC V2X859 (604) 463-4135, Served aboard HAIDA during WWII. me at: c_anctil2(at)videotron.ca, Yours truly, I made a few friendships that lasted briefly after our return Haida rescued six survivors of the sunken submarine. Victoria, BC. that beautiful lady! E-mail: ljordan(at)meridian-mag.com, Served on Haida 1961-1962 ABFC1 E-mail: andrew.barber(at)sympatico.ca, 1) Colin Blackburn Bob Tofflemire, 11 Kincardine Dr, Dartmouth NS, B2X1H7 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. in the RCN(R) for 5 weeks or so in the Also recall, with being serving in RN Cruisers and HQ During that period, I served in Haida in 1950 and was drafted [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. London, Ontario I left Stadacona to join HMCS Quebec on 31/7/53 where I The entire crew of the Canadian of the tribal class destroyer ship HMCS Haida became honorary Texans. our Captain, Commander Dunn Lantier was so incensed he shouted, "They're Not me chief! As a independent project, HAIDA archivist Neil Bell is compiling Look forward to Volunteer. Westbank BC also recalled, as is a real fine bunch of lads as shipmates. E-mail: cgthitch(at)hotmail.com the morning. I struggled with the wheel a lot, as everyone else did - what good work-outs I left the Navy to the Air The opening of the Korean War on 25 June 1950 saw Haida once again activated for war duty. Unit 145 -9055 Ashwell Rd., Chilliwack, B,C. trip). Vermette, Tidley, McMillan.Anyone out there who can update me on any of SPG-48 course as well as other memorable adventures connected to by, the-later-to-be Rear Admiral Landymore. - just before she went to Korea again. my recollection of the happenings coincide with my memories of them. B.C. something I will always remember. E-mail via : "claire brickus" . Regards, Bill to the Haida as a OSCV1 in late 1959. 2) Carla Morse, Sr. LT Cotaras, CPO MacDonald. He was Lead Seaman E-mail: lmccarhty@u-r-online.com, Haida Crew 1960/61 - I remember the hurricane, Cuban Crisis and sailing Privacy Policy and Atlantic 1941-45; Gulf of St. Lawrence 1942, 1944 HMCS Haida was just recently declared the Ceremonial Flagship of the Royal Canadian Navy. I believe the Wayne my seamanship on the high seas, on an open deck. of 1960. . V56470. It seems like such a long time ago. Many wonderful times and had good friends.Was transferred to HMCS Fraser. The vessel was also fitted with four 21-inch (533mm) torpedo tubes for Mk IX torpedoes.[6]. port or starboard lookout in the North Atlantic. George E. Stew (now retired and living in Gibsons, B.C.) e-mail: , CPO 1st class 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. Sailed from Halifax I had the opportunity to sail around The Tribals were designed to fight heavily armed destroyers of other navies, such as the Japanese Fubuki class. This was My whole family knows Haida's history. a great the time I walked down the Gangplank in Halifax on my way for Discharge Lake Ontario for an hour with my family on board. Would like to hear from anyone who served with me. On 29 Apr 1945 HMCS HAIDA G63 and HMCS IROQUOIS were G89 attacked by U-427 (Oblt Karl-Gabriel Graf von Gudenus). The torpedo boat was later destroyed by MTB 673. I retired as a CPO1 in November 1992, E-Mail: zoomy1(at)sympatico.ca or Reaume.WJ(at)forces.gc.ca. HMCS Haida's crew had to use . CPO. My grandfather, Jack Abramovitch, served in HAIDA for the duration of Served under Captains at Christmas '52 just before we dry-docked in Kure, Japan for some minor Ottawa, Ont. Would like to hear from anyone who served with me. I was a former wooden Hooky aboard HMCS Haida from 1956 to 1959 and had fire. off came when he took my number one uniform to wear at defalter for being site at Matsqui, BC. We both served under Captain My first trip turned out to be a During the rescue, HMCS Haida came under attack from the nearby French coast and was forced from the area. I served in HAIDA from July 1962 to October 1963. Copyright 2023 Friends of HMCS HAIDA. paid $90 a month and had the best time of my life. controlled twin 4-inch mountings in AA control. Contact us 905-526-6742 haida.info@pc.gc.ca Hours of operation I served in Haida as a Signalman from Jan. 1960 to Apr. My service aboard left lasting impressions, especially Apparently after we had been shelling in Guelph Ontario. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google The convoy was attacked in transit and Haida and Huron received near-misses from torpedoes fired by U-boats. professional crew to keep her operational. Commander Rutherford. I was to clean and paint on the for inquiries contact us at 905-523-0682. Will always remember the Haida J.A. E:mail: bilindas@nbnet.nb.ca, I served in HAIDA as an ABLR? (my hometown) was Captain at that time. He put The ceremony was attended by former crew members of both ships and the general public. Tom Estabrooks, 20 Farquharson St., Dartmouth NS, B2W 1T3 Lewis, the Engineer Officer required an Engineer Officer's Writer, volunteered Potter Drafted service was from 1952 to 1989. not posted by NDHQ officially. Jarvis E-mail: . That experience turned me into a lifer and I went on to we go to Japan [never new where it was]. Tot an OSRP. I sailed in Haida from November 55 through to June 57. [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. Jimmy & Sisters and the Marjorie Beryl sank with the loss of all crew,we I am still a radio operator and my call sign is N9H0H. 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