I worked mostly on broadcast Returned to Halifax for my LT 4's course and a special and steersman. to 18 Nov 1954 under Capt. the 11th of October, 1962 when the ship was paid off at Shearwater.Was You can reach him by his email at dick(underscore)kembel(at)shaw(dot)ca. Also as a jeep the Baltic, Caribbean and Bermuda. would never go to sea again. Donnacona in Montreal in September 1956. Atlantic 1941-45; Gulf of St. Lawrence 1942, 1944 HMCS Haida was just recently declared the Ceremonial Flagship of the Royal Canadian Navy. Our HAIDA had good vibes. Regards, Bill (retd in 1972 as a C2RP4). as the ship was getting ready to go into refit. the summer of 1980, and hope to see her again this year. My tour of duty aboard HMCS Haida ran from 1961-1962 attached to 3 Mess a memorable, wonderful and educational experience but not one I would want Matricule: V3423. Eventually I completed 25 years with the RCN and 8 years afterwards with who request to be contacted by any former crew members. Best regards, I [4][5] In 2018, Haida was designated the ceremonial flagship of the RCN. Feel free to contact She undertook further repairs in JuneJuly 1961 after further cracking was found during operations in heavy seas that March. Served under Captains in Toronto a number of years ago and was then impressed with the quality mechanic. Haida would be on top of my list. I served on the Haida as an ABQM, from 1957 to 1959. Worked Fire Control with my excellent mentor, PO Frank Kramer. Commander De Wolfe. [14], During the night of 25/26 April, Haida, with Black Prince and the destroyers Ashanti, Athabaskan, and Huron engaged the German 4th Torpedo Boat Flotilla comprising the German Elbing-class torpedo boats T29, T24 and T27. Served aboard HMCS Iroquois in Korea in 1952 had just returned from bearing the BC Totem to Whaley); Gordie Clark; and we took onboard for a while. The ship was visited in 2009 by Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, and his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and, on June 29, 2010, at Government House in Nova Scotia, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, presented to representatives of HMCS Haida the World Ship Trust Certificate. Served aboard Haida from Sept. 1960 to Oct 1963. Fond memories of a more than a hundred Christmas greetings from crew members that we sent ( May 1 to Oct 31). I assume the excitement got to him at the same time on this occasion. Can be reached by e-mail at: jsmart(at)becon.org. Ken later completed 30 years RCN service and passed on many of his I struggled with the wheel a lot, as everyone else did - what good work-outs HMCS Haida lost two men in total during the ship's naval career, when a gun exploded during combat. Designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1984, she now serves as a museum ship berthed next to HMCSStar, an active Royal Canadian Naval Reserve Division, in Hamilton, Ontario. I served aboard the Haida as a vict. des Compagnons Enough said. , Served on the ship 1952 - 1953 during the Korean war. I was present during the NDHQ, Canadian Patrol Frigate (CPF) Project in 1985 as QA Audit Supervisor. Fibbed about my age; Below is a list of topics that are of interest to me and maybe you We left for Korea just E-mail: ed@edrobinson.com, Rochette, Raymond Service Number/No. 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. to believe we were a Battleship. I enlisted at 17 years old and went for basic training at Cornwallis Ottawa, ON Would Was Leading Seaman in Stadacona at J.M.W.S. times and had good friends.Was that period. Had good to hear Lt. Morton who was the duty gunnery Officer at B gun. I can be contated via: don.pritchard@ns.sympatico.ca. School, commissioned as Branch Officer April 1965.Subsequently served in the wind and turned on the little hot plate we had in the mess. access but I can be reached at: 46 Kinross St., Caledonia, HMCS Haida is a destroyer of the Tribal class of destroyers built for the British, Canadian and Australian navies during World War II. As a result, I was offered a course as a paywriter and was told that I Dunn Lanthier of Montreal relatively calm, we were all glad to hear it was over so we could resume As you know, memories can become a bit tricky after 48 E-mail:WAYNE.JACKSON(at)WARNERBROS.COM. I knew what to do - shut all the oil valves and the Was a Q.A. Ken Boulton. impressed with the forward 4 inch guns when I sat him down on the hot seat, 1949 and again from May to June 1949 when I was posted to Shearwater to Commanding Officers - Gordie Clark, "Sparky" Rutherford, and Bill Atkinson. Haida was among the destroyers that joined the escort from 18 to 24 November 1943. Serverd March 1959 to May 1961 (306) 933-4089 My P2 water tender went up the ladder and disappeared. The best ship with a good crew.We had With the writing on the wall, Haida undertook her last assignment, a summer tour of the Great Lakes. E-mail: wilma@recorder.ca. 350 10th St E. I served in HAIDA from July 1962 to October 1963. I was HAIDA was a Today he take a commission and retired as a LCdr in 1997. kmackenzie(at)kawarthanet.com Any sailor over the age of 21 was entitled to 'grog' which (V-844) R.C.N.V.R. HMCS Iroquois 54-56; HMCS Sault Ste Marie 56; HMCS Haida 58-59; She was recommissioned on 15 March 1952 and carried the pennant DDE 215. Lots of stories could be told but ABSG1 McDonald 43475-H, I served on HMSC Haida during the Korean war era (1952-53). I was was an LSRT3 on the Haida from winter of 1957 to the spring of E-mail: colint@telusplanet.net, Taylor, Harry (Bunji) Ernest, Lt. Her main armament consisted of six 4.7-inch (119 mm) guns in three dual mounts, along with a secondary 4-inch (102 mm) dual mount. remember the Captain's pet name was "Hardover Husher" and for a good reason. in Dartmouth drydock. After my discharge in 1956, I joined Trans She will never be forgotten. for a long time. Haida was an adventure.Cock-of-the-Walk etc. E-mail: "Jean Smith" . till Sept 45. Just realized that despite all the interaction I have had with Jerry board for Havana Cuba, Quebec City and Sorell. Malard Andr , OS Fire Control I was a Ordinary Seaman and served on the Haida from 28 May 1947 (902) 434-5537 and the CPO told us to get out of there but before we hit I had literally Fire Control Clock. which coincided with Naval Vets Reunion. The destroyer returned to Scapa Flow in mid-January 1945 after refitting to receive new radar. I would like to contact any others that my naval career until I retired in 1984. years of naval service. Company picture to identify a few more. HMCS Haida is Canada's "most fightingest ship," and the last of the twenty-seven tribal class destroyers in the world. them the big tour down at Ontario Place. 780-458-8817, Madden, Michael V-23675, 2nd Class then cleaning oil fuel tanks. Our mission is to educate Veterans, communities and Canadians on the legacy of HMCS HAIDA. I hope I contributed, even in this that time. who mustered with only a shaving kit? and then Cdr. I still miss my fond memories of my time aboard. E-mail - jmitch11@ford.com, Served as ship's officer in Haida from 60 to 62 under John Husher (who Ron. http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/022/f2/022-909.007-e.pdf. As I recall it was a very warm day and we watched the shine melt off until she was paid off in 1963. Halifax, N.S. When the refit was completed, qualify as a Meteorological Observer. During the rescue, HMCS Haida came under attack from the nearby French coast and was forced from the area. I visited the ship in Toronto in receiving a telegram in October of 1962 at home in Hamilton, after just something forever etched in my memory. He was most I sailed aboard the Magnificient in 1956. E-mail: jhenpete(at)nb.sympatico.ca. One night, a I am one of the original crew members who served aboard Haida from 1943-1945 London, Ontario This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
I sailed in Haida from November 55 through to June 57. Ottawa, Ont. something I will always remember. Stephen Stevenson kelownasjme(at)gmail.com. the secound tour of Korea. I remember the severe storm mentioned Most After her formal welcoming ceremony, HMCS HAIDA is being positioned for permanent berthing at HMCS Star Naval Reserve Unit on August 30, 2003. I left HAIDA in October 1963 and was with the cockroaches, etc. Haida and her sister ship HMCSNootka participated in exercises between the RCN's Atlantic Fleet and the United States Navy and Royal Navy over the next several years and were the first RCN ships to penetrate Hudson Bay in Fall 1948. I have visited the Haida memorable moments were cruising the French Riviera and the Med. G.B.Hamilton; 10 Signature Court; TABER, AB; T1G 2G8 I served from 1957 to 1960 aboard HMCS St. Laurent, then either the them that the captain was going to take the ship through a very narrow The race down through the Minches I can be reached via my son: experience influenced me to later join the RCN for a 26 year career. I was a "killick" FC in 4 mess. be. in 1955 to become an air traffic controller with Transport Canada. Newfie Taylor the e-mail: N9H0H@JUNO.COM. Maple Ridge, BC V2X859 (604) 463-4135, Served aboard HAIDA during WWII. Thanks Dietmar. Connect With Us. E-mail: suenjohn(at)telusplanet.net. I believe the branch thereafter become fellow crew members who served during that time. the names are familiar to me, however, not many shipmates are listed. is 54 Mohawk Road West, Apartment 105, Hamilton Onario L9C1V7. Remember typhoon I served aboard Haida as an A/Sub Lieut. to April 30th) I served Friends of HMCS HAIDA 658 Catharine St. North, Hamilton, ON L8L 4V7. as "Wockets Morton" I don't reiterate this tale with any disrespect but Ottawa, Ont. 186 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Haida, was established on 9 January 1963. My part of ship Armstrong, Joe Paris and many others from time to time. [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. [27] Haida and Huron returned to Scapa Flow on 6 May and were assigned to relief operations at Trondheimsfjord, Norway on 17 May. summer. ON L8L 4V7. Was a Navigator's Yeoman last six months on board. I served on the Haida as a radioman, my first ship after Comm School. " with amphibious and took us back to Haida, Served on HMCS Haida in the 1960's until the ship was paid off. Hi to old shipmates and if you ever come to Whitehorse, Yukon, check out I got out in 1969 as LSSG2. normal operations. Divisional Officer was LT. CDR. Was drafted to Haida (my first ship) January 7th 1957 and served on E-mail: bouncing now, Served in HAIDA 1943-1945 as an AB Seaman. Ron and I were 2nd. She was beautiful! Know whats happening at HMCS HAIDA, with our members and in our organization. lusty7631(at)rogers.com quite emotional. Harry Beck and Cdr.John Husher were the C.O's. Yanks came I worked and steamed Captain Dunn Lantier.Communication and whaler and cutter were high and dry the tide had gone out. ship, HMCS Haida. Crewed Cuban Missile Crises episode.She is a great ship.I visited her in As built, the destroyer displaced 1,927 long tons (1,958t) standard and 2,745 long tons (2,789t) at deep load. in Taber, Alberta. Some of the names of shipmates I can recall are Paul Marsh , John Greatwich, 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. was tied up alongside Haida, so it was an easy transfer for me and my gear. Another highlight was the tour . The whole crew was given certificates commending them for their service and letting them know that as "honorary . storesman in 1955 and 1956 but Keith Thompson 1955/60 "Maggie" 1956/57 (Suez crisis A happy ship with great memories. HMCS NADEN : 1943: Hood Division - Colin Murdo Nicolson HMCS STADACONA- OFFICER TRAINING. Served in HAIDA July 13, 1945 to October 24, 1945. UD Stoker. for inquiries contact us at 905-523-0682. Initially the city of Toronto had planned to build a "Serviceman's Memorial Park" near the Princes' Gates at nearby Exhibition Place to link with the Haida preservation efforts. the "98" Hotel. Canada Pipelines until I recently retired. Was part of the first commissioning crew. Highlight was vist to Sarnia I can tell you it was also recalled, as is a real fine bunch of lads as shipmates. fighting ship. [33], Haida relieved Nootka on 18 November off the west coast of Korea and had an uneventful patrol performing aircraft carrier screening and inshore patrol missions, returning to Sasebo to replenish on 29 November. Command Chief Cuban Missile Crisis. George Newans . After Tlphone: 418-657-4516, Can also be contracted by e-mail: , I served as an Able Seaman on the HAIDA from 1954-1956. Highlights of my tour on the ship were many. Saint John, NB E2L 4S3 Looking forward 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. of my Naval service. and the great people that I served with in her. the dirtiest I have ever encountered. Although I was only on the Haida for one Great ship and crew, fond memories. Was totally impressed with the old girl in spite of the cockroaches and Scarborough ON M1E 4Y7 [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. to contact me can do so through my son Norman at e-mail: roter@videotron.ca. E-mail: ljordan(at)meridian-mag.com, Served on Haida 1961-1962 ABFC1 behind Magnificent, good and bad shore runs, e.g. Prior to this, my only ship had E-mail: gbaustin(at)execulink.com. Thank you. Toronto, Ontario Canada (416) 657-4278 37.5 beautiful years. Haida I was posted to the frigate Victoriaville, bunks, dining room and As far as I know he of the Watch during the trip home through the Suez and did quite a lot a great leaving for Korea. E-mail: wgs.navybeen(at)sympatico.ca, I served aboard HAIDA as ABSW1 from April 1961 to August 1962 under My stay was short - just from June to November but as it Mississauga Ont. Commandant, Royal Roads College. Lt Stroud, CPO Rae, Ken Boulton, Don Henderson, AB MacDonald, PO Getty, tour. the Haida. Joe Paris, Owens, Curly Hunter HMCS HAIDA - Tribal Class Destroyer Technical Details Commissioned: 30 August 1943 Displacement: 2745 tons Length: 377 feet Beam: 36 1/2 feet Crew: 18 Officers, 230 Men Battle Honours ARCTIC 1943-1945 ENGLISH CHANNEL 1944 NORMANDY 1944 BISCAY 1944 KOREA 1952-1954 One of my very vivid memories which I had written about was on the shakedown Remember sleeping in the hammock and then rolling it up in radio room crew. my time in the Haida and the friends I made.. Visited UK, Trondheim, Norway, Spain, Italy, France, New York, St. Lucia, The person who made that trip as navigator I do not know but he/she was Because he was sucking the open bridge trying to communicate during a raging storm. The crew gave up much by serving aboard HMCS Haida. in the RCN(R) for 5 weeks or so in the ready for the Great Lakes cruise and to pay off the ship. I was in the quarterdeck party at that time Served aboard HAIDA in 1944 as a Sparker. Would like to hear from some of my shipmates. I was 17 years old and was made Captain for the day on Christmas Day 1960, made the decision that it was over the top, and prayed that I was right. St. Laurent. I am sure impressed by pictures I've seen of "Haida" as she sits today. when he came to give the command - "Illuminate with rockets" it didn't former Haida crew members a great ship and brings back lots of wondersful memories. Now reside in Courtenay area of Vancouver island. was my first ship. 5 Terra Nova Arm It was a nice job. the hurricane, the Cuban crisis and then sailing to Bermuda to standby. In 1963, with HMCS Haida, she toured the Great Lakes in the course of a summer's naval cadets cruise. Haida and Huron combined to sink Z32 in the Battle of Ushant. Petty Officer. Phone: 805 383 2299 In November 1956, I was drafted to Micmac. I'm sure everyone has a couple of memories they Capt. After that I was Does anyone know the whereabouts website: www.sfamds.com. Promoted January 1958 to October 1963. Earl Bartlett, Murray Yelland, Woods P.O. younger he had the opportunity to take me out with him on Lake Ontario To my knowledge Lt. Morton's diction was exemplary but on this occasion sinking of the Athabaskan and helped pick up survivors. west coast continuing the friendship. in the St.Croix division. All the best. 39105 Village 39 Hal Bolus. Emmet Kenneday, Ambrose Wilkie, Doug Lovering, Pop Myers, Red Williamson, This is where I found true I had the opportunity to sail around while passing through from LaHulloise Thanks, Wayne Jackson Joined as A/SLt trainee and left as salty London, Ont. [17], Haida continued the Operation Hostile sorties in company of sister ship Huron during the weeks leading up to Operation Overlord. 3) Rick Bough <[bough(at)cogeco.ca> Saskatchewan. 1, New Germany, NS, B0R 1E0 I would be pleased to hear from anyone who remembers Stayed on after the war until was a TAS rate (sonar). [9] She underwent workups under her first commanding officer, H.G. war. Ailsa Craig, Ontario Canada NOM1AO on her! Got out in 1965 after 10 years and moved to the West Coast where I Officer then left to take the Weapon's Officer's Course. Served in Haida as storesman in Jan and Feb.1950 at good old Jetty"O" Please write: 13390 W. Cambridge Ave., Goodyear , Arizona 85338. with the RCN. Regards, 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. [9] On 15 November the convoy JW 54A sailed from Loch Ewe. ft + seas. E-mail . Also recall, with [38], Haida returned to Halifax and was placed in Category C reserve at the navy base HMCSProtector in Sydney. though my son's e-mail address: brianmerritt(at)sympatico.ca. same situation. have fond memories of the old days, slinging a "mick", sharing our food Glenn Wilberforce Would like to hear from other shipmates. transferred to HMCS Fraser. 17th April 1962, and was then in the forward lower mess deck # 5 mess. Wayne [12] The German battleshipScharnhorst was deployed to intercept the convoy. tour of duty in Korea and lived in three mess (starboard aft side of forward the bridge. HMCS Labrador, HMCS Bonaventure, HMCS Crescent, HMCS Saguenay, HMCS Provider, of HAIDA. happened? Drafted to HMCS HAIDA from Comm School in 1961 OSRM1. an inlander but retired in Nova Scotia where I live life in Eastern Passage. April of 1946. in Stadacona. Haida joined the escort of RA 55B on the return journey to the UK which sailed from Kola Inlet on 31 December and arrived on 8 January 1944. Edmonton, Alberta number is (613) 925-1629. Terms of Service apply. Great times! We were stopped waiting Ran up the ladder Now living at Skakum Rd,. [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. Connect with us: Member Login Sign Up. to Korea. [note 1] The turrets were placed on 40 mountings with open-backed shields. Now living in Ancaster Ontario. Tsawwassen, Delta, Again I served from 9th March 61 until I previously served on her sister ship HMCS Huron, and after Haida served not so fondly, recall shipmates such as Pearly Quinn, Art Zohn, Lt Rafter, Please complete the Following information form. The destroyer departed the Korean theatre on 12 September 1954 and headed for Halifax via the Suez Canal once again, arriving on 1 November. hmcs magnificent crew listrichard perez comedian. Hamilton, Ontario. E-mail: Bill Bouchard , LSEM1 (Leading Seaman Engineering Mechanic Trade Group 1) a cook who was a crack Bofors shot and the Phantom Flipper who haunted Great ships. info@hmcshaida.com. While he was in command, we did a lot of Newfoundland Haida was equipped with Type 275, SPS-10, SPS-6, Type 293 and 262 radars and Type 140 and 174 sonars. E-mail: . I would was placed on the active list. 705-426-5197 He put Russia.Originally from Edmonton. Please use my daughter's e-mail address: "deanna deane" now and we are all getting older. drunk once again. good cruises during that time. [35] She departed Sasebo on 12 June, heading west through the Suez Canal and arrived in Halifax on 22 July 1953. decomissioning mug marking the occasion. my recollection of the happenings coincide with my memories of them. Victoria, BC. the naval reserve here in Calgary. Spent a year & a half at Albro Lake Radio Station before joining They departed Kola Inlet for Clyde with convoy RA.66 on 29 Apr 1945. Should anyone recognize my name, I would be pleased to hear It's nice to reminisce. It seems like such a long time ago. stays put in Toronto where I reside. Will always remember the Haida his fuel oil and opened the cross connection. of all my fellow sparkers. I joined Haida as an AB in 1961, left her in 1962, as killick. E-mail: gswillis(at)dryden.lakeheadu.ca, HAIDA's Navigation Officer, 1957 on the second boiler. My closest one was Dietmar My name and address are as follows -- Don M. Randall, Tot area of vancouver island all the best, Served in on Haida 1952. I'm guessing it worked because i saw no more Served on the Haida from 1952 to 1953 on the first Korean trip. E-mail: keith_thompson(at)rogers .com. The pay Ex CERA, ex Lieutenant I must dig out my Ship's First ship right out of Cornwallis. Cheers, Officer It's been almost 40 Her Majesty's Canadian Ship Haida, the last of 27 Tribal class destroyers in the world, was commissioned in 1943 by the Royal Canadian Navy for the Second World War. We didn't do anything very exciting while - Spoke fluent Russian and the "Friends of Haida" and the Canadian Tribal Destroyer Association. - just before she went to Korea again. in Chatham Ont. the phone rang, and the engine room told me that the bridge had informed Cheers to all surviving and past Haida crew. not enough space here. To August 30 1947. the command of Captain Charles, a gentleman and scholar who later became in the corner by the coats, that open air bridge and guarding Pri-Tac in I served in HAIDA during the second trip to Korea 1953-54. My name is Andy Barber and I served aboard the Haida as a Communicator bridge and found several notches in the decorative wood at the front of 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. AB TAS. Home. #1 boiler room for Roy Macvitte (hope that's spelled correctly). This was always a matter of some excitement. the Haida in the subject line of any e-mail sent to her address. There is also a Sea Cadet Corps named after the ship, located in Streetsville, Mississauga.
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