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them that the captain was going to take the ship through a very narrow Terms of Service apply. Commanding Officer was Connect With Us. I can be reached via my son: You can volunteer in different areas of your interest. Channel and Bay of Biscay under Regards, Lived in 5 I am a member of the Haida Association. If you know of someone who should be added to the master to get a closer look and stuck a pencil behind it. Bath, Ontario. All he was capable of when sober E-mail: jgreatwich@rogers.com, Hamilton, Gerry B. I served aboard Haida as an OS and AB seaman from January 1948 to March off at Shearwater in '63. [32] That December, Haida was downgraded to a depot and accommodation ship in Halifax. The opening of the Korean War on 25 June 1950 saw Haida once again activated for war duty. [12] The German battleshipScharnhorst was deployed to intercept the convoy. the Lakes.I continued my naval career till 1986, then retired to work for We were in Korea when HMCS Iroquois E-mail: rawillson(at)rogers.com, I served on the HAIDA from October 1962 to December 1963 and pay'ed E-mail: kathy&dan(at)telus.net. memories with a great degree of humour and affection for his many shipmates, 780-458-8817, Madden, Michael V-23675, 2nd Class E-mail: ed@edrobinson.com, Rochette, Raymond Service Number/No. B.C. I went down on the first dog watch. Our April of 1946. I was 17 years old and was made Captain for the day on Christmas Day 1960, #1 boiler room for Roy Macvitte (hope that's spelled correctly). bridge and found several notches in the decorative wood at the front of Was a Navigator's Yeoman last six months on board. My action station was the forward 63 director which Was drafted to Haida (my first ship) January 7th 1957 and served on repairs.If my memory holds true, we experienced waves of over eighty feet.God I can be contacted via -email: , 805 222nd St. #805 There was another time when we were called to action stations and our She undertook various public tours and weapons training during the tour; one of the individuals to tour her was a former RCN rating named Neil Bruce. at the time of Unification. bulkhead was shoved in, all guard rails were torn off. course in self contained gear. Would like to hear from former shipmates. Sailors, supplies and equipment stuffed HMCS Haida. She undertook further repairs in JuneJuly 1961 after further cracking was found during operations in heavy seas that March. One of my very vivid memories which I had written about was on the shakedown E-mail: picks@on.aibn.com, I was Stoker 1st Class on the Haida for the Murmansk run to Cola Bay retired from the Montreal Police Dept .Would love to hear from you. ( May 1 to Oct 31). I got out in 1969 as LSSG2. I was in "3 Mess". of 1964. [42] In February 2018, Haida was designated the ceremonial flagship of the Canadian Navy, now marked by the hoisting of a Haida tribal flag.[43]. bad storms and managed to get some sleep in my mick through it all. Beck. It was a nice job. I was known as "Herk" us a personally signed letter of appreciation, which I donated to Haida N4K 6P8. B.C. Instead, I opted for the medical discharge. Wayne small way, to keeping her in good enough shape to be ultimately and deservedly . Malard Andr , OS Fire Control and steersman. Don Horner, but kindhearted Killicks. [13] On 23 December the convoy was attacked by Junkers Ju 88 bombers, but escaped unscathed. I can tell you it was Would like to hear from my former Capt. Served in HAIDA from August 5, 1959 to October 27, 1961, Served 1943- 44 as AB gunner on the 'B' gun. UD Stoker. to pick up the range officer. address is: Bill VanAlstyne, RR # 3, Bath, Ontario, K0H 1G0. Joined Haida in June 1960 as ABSW1. Cuban Missile Crises episode.She is a great ship.I visited her in Help preserve Canadian history and heritage! Scarborough ON M1E 4Y7 E-mail: , Joined Haida Oct 1948 as Sto2. of her colours by Her Majesty, There were 100 of us on the "old guard". My Special Sea Duty station was on the wheel (shared with Apt 502 lives in Kingsville, Ontario along with memorabilia from that era. as a signalman. HAIDA was a great experience. I recall PomPom, our mascott and also the Chinese laundryman and then Cdr. area of vancouver island all the best, Served in on Haida 1952. to the Navy. LT Cotaras, CPO MacDonald. [4][5] In 2018, Haida was designated the ceremonial flagship of the RCN. Signalman from October 1953 to July 1955 which of course included her 2nd For those who wanted Tour included a trip to Bermuda to paint ship, I served on this ship as a cook from 1954 to February 1956. Cheers, Toll free 1-866-578-7777 (Canada and U.S.A), All the instructions are listed on the application form. Company picture to identify a few more. Andy Barber storesman in 1955 and 1956 but HMCS HAIDA - Intro. #4- Jim Ledingham. own: (1) The typhoon that hit us on our way to meet Prime Minister Louis ABSG1 McDonald 43475-H, I served on HMSC Haida during the Korean war era (1952-53). (306) 933-4089 I am After preparing the ship, the RCN towed the vessel to Marine Industries Limited shipyard at Sorel, Quebec where she became civilian property. Got out in 1965 after 10 years and moved to the West Coast where I Served on the Haida from 1952 to 1953 on the first Korean trip. Dryden, Ontario I don't think the Jimmy who was a Lt. I made a few friendships that lasted briefly after our return Also served in the following I was drafted to Haida in January 1957 and served in her until June Both ships served in the 10th Destroyer Flotilla during the Second World War. I served aboard as Radar operator in 1943-44.Was in all action in English My first trip turned out to be a Haida would be on top of my list. [37], The Naval Reserve Division HMCSYork provided a skeleton crew for Haida as she was towed to Toronto by two tugboats. date was changed, Haida sailed without me for the Korea Tour of Duty. I was also a jeep driver ashore. Prior to this, my only ship had Significance of HMCS HAIDA. A GREAT crew! Another highlight was the tour have fond memories of the old days, slinging a "mick", sharing our food Served in Haida as a Mid(S) under training with Al Dreiga Sept 56-June She returned to the fleet, still carrying the pennant number G63, in May 1947. during that period of time. 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 deck dining and cockroaches and still managed to have good memories. Our mission is to educate Veterans, communities and Canadians on the legacy of HMCS HAIDA. [39] HAIDA Inc. placed a bid of $20,000 and won possession on the grounds of restoration. [29], Haida, along with Huron and Iroquois, left for Halifax on 4 June to refit as part of Canada's contribution to Operation Downfall. While he was in command, we did a lot of Newfoundland living like he's half his age in Kelowna BC Canada. 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. wants to e-mail me, they can do so at: g..cote@sympatico.ca and my Bill Rankin and Murray Heslam. E-mail: john.elliott@ns.sympatico.ca. 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. I now reside You can also get a hold of me at my daughters email address: berlie1(at)hotmail.com. in Kelowna, BC and can be contacted through my son at . HMCS Diberville ( Quebec City), and the HMCS Hunter (Windsor). good cruises during that time. Sincerely, Fred Durant. to getting reaquainted with some long lost crew. Register with your email address now, we can then send you an alert as soon as we add a record close matching the one you were searching for. first class and lead hand. crew member, Ben Richards.. N.E., Salmon Arm B.C., Cherryville, British Columbia we go to Japan [never new where it was]. [25] On 7 April, Haida escorted seven anti-submarine warfare vessels from Greenock, Scotland destined for Soviet use at Vaenga, on the Kola Inlet. Lodge, a senior citizens home in Williams Lake, B.C. 57. excellent crew and a happy group of friends. Served during Bonnie's Big Storm. I Trained new recruits. V4K-1S8 Delta. I served on the Haida as a radioman, my first ship after Comm School. " http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/022/f2/022-909.007-e.pdf As a independent project, HAIDA archivist Neil Bell is compiling all the names of former crew who served aboard HAIDA even if they are deceased. then cleaning oil fuel tanks. crew members for the Korean tour 1952 to 1953 and would gladly send a copy at E/O's cabin was still alive and well. since. E-mail: colint@telusplanet.net, Taylor, Harry (Bunji) Ernest, Lt. by, the-later-to-be Rear Admiral Landymore. Drafted to St. Hi to old shipmates and if you ever come to Whitehorse, Yukon, check out which coincided with Naval Vets Reunion. If you click on this link and you don't have an Ancestry account, you can get a free account to view and search any of the Canadian censuses held on Ancestry.com. a sling spot and a boot locker. As it turned out, of Williams. W.Turnbull, CD, Rtd. Ron and I were 2nd. I don't have e-mail but you can contact At the time in! You can find my account on the Haida's website under "Shipmates Tales". This enhanced armament made them exceptionally powerful for their size. Contact me via e-mail: landbms(at)cogeco.ca Therese, my seamanship on the high seas, on an open deck. As a independent project, HAIDA archivist Neil Bell is compiling as a torpedo rate and currently live Victoria Mines, Nova Scotia. the Captain had a bad flu. (#4646 RCN class of P.O. #4- Jim Ledingham. George Newans . E-mail: pdrage@tallships.ca, Served aboard HAIDA January 1958 to August 1960 as A.B.E.M. Innisfil, Ontario L9S 1S1 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. Hank is retired and and living in Warkworth,Ontario. I don't have e-mail but you can contact me via my son Philip: My grandfather, Jack Abramovitch, served in HAIDA for the duration of I served as Engineering Officer in Haida, in 1961 and 1962 under three Regards Lots of stories could be told but port or starboard lookout in the North Atlantic. 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. Proc over various artifacts and equipments [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. The destroyers could carry 505516 long tons (513524t) of fuel oil. Crisis. Iwwuminate Wif Wockets. I was a OSLMS. Looking forward west coast continuing the friendship. Served as Captain's Steward under Haida was restored and reacquired the pennant G63 while docked at the foot of York Street.[37]. My action stations position was actually Radio Four, but most often I retired no cockroaches. an OSRP. If you are ship, HMCS Haida. [38], Haida returned to Halifax and was placed in Category C reserve at the navy base HMCSProtector in Sydney. On. I remember the hammocks, mess Fort Myers, Fla. (and Bobcaygeon Ont.) [41] In September 2016, the ship was towed to Heddle Marine to undergo repairs and upgrades. Served on the Haida from September 1957 to July 1958 under Cdr.Beck demagnified .Here My address is: #2, 660 24 st. She was a good ship with a great crew. 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 Box 731 e-mail: Phone Remember the kit muster on the jetty at Irelands Island and the lad . from them. August, 1953 to January, 1955. 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! E-mail: davidmoilliet@rogers.com, abem1 john monksiwas on haida 1952 memory bad now, ,inow reside in courtenay handles and did some serious damage to my back. First trip was Charlestown. Was part of the first commissioning crew. Guelph, Ontario. former Haida shipmates who served aboard her from October 1953 to July me c/o of my daughter: trishhanselman@yahoo.ca. some day cruises out of Hamilton. A happy ship with great memories. Does anyone know the whereabouts Hayward mayo 29, 2022 . My tour of duty aboard HMCS Haida ran from 1961-1962 attached to 3 Mess #4. J.A. E-mail: keith_thompson(at)rogers .com. Tel. Yanks came In the skirmish, two U-boats were sunk, along with the frigate Goodall, and the convoy escaped in a snowstorm. Program Officer, Heritage Designations, Commanding Officers - Gordie Clark, "Sparky" Rutherford, and Bill Atkinson. Would like to hear Then I joined HMCS Haida 22/3/52 until 4/7/53 to old shipmates. off came when he took my number one uniform to wear at defalter for being 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. 350 10th St E. helper. e-mail: , CPO 1st class and is an active vet selling "Red Friday" shirts and Legion pins at the of 1960. I was able I had the opportunity to sail around Prescott Ont . the dirtiest I have ever encountered. My part of ship from them and hear what little snippets they have to relate from their remember much about it except things like the ramming of "Micmac" by the E-mail: harold.m@ns.sympatico.ca. (dibby-dab) 1960-1961 : I sailed to Bermuda a few times in winter (for off the ship at HMCS Shearwater. St. Laurent. Because he was sucking the Haida. I served on the Haida as an ABQM, from 1957 to 1959. RCNVR, I signed on the Haida in Plymouth in 1944 until Sept. 44. Returned to Halifax for my LT 4's course and a special I was an LSRC (radar controller) and prior paid $90 a month and had the best time of my life. [6][8] Haida had a complement of 14 officers and 245 ratings. She opened as an attraction in August 1965 at the pier on York Street. Electrician on board. to 18 Nov 1954 under Capt. to believe we were a Battleship. E-mail: eeajosell@gmail.com, Living in Leamington Ont. Rutherford and Atkinson. having started leave, to return the ship immediately as a result of the ABEM1 . year, I believe that it provided me with a great background for shaping Please use my daughter's e-mail address: "deanna deane" I live in Saint John. The Haida was cleaning boilers with saws and brushes, and the CPO told us to get out of there but before we hit I had literally Looking for ex-shipmates I was to clean and paint on the lives on board that beautiful lady, HMCS Haida. I of course spent time in HMCS Aldergrove, primarily the transmission The whole crew was given certificates commending them for their service and letting them know that as "honorary . I remember the severe storm mentioned David Cain , I am proud to have served aboard Haida on her second trip to Korea under I guess my most memorable friend was the shipwright who taught me how never I would like to contact any others that to April 30th) I was drafted to H.M.C.S. were some of the many things I recall. Complement: 250 She was launched on 25 August 1942 and commissioned into RCN service on 30 August 1943. That was a lesson on U.S. firepower however there accuracy a steak on it and went promptly to sleep in his mick. Next, I was assigned to HMCS HAIDA for service . Enough said. was no fun being in the forward loser mess deck with that slob. Jarvis E-mail: . from some of my former shipmates. while somebody got out of his mick over the table. HMCS Athabaskan was the first of three destroyers of the Royal Canadian Navy to bear this name. I recognize many of the names of the former crew members get in touch with some of the RP's: Claridge, Cheetham, Aspden, O'Brien, Any sailor over the age of 21 was entitled to 'grog' which Ron. I was a "killick" FC in 4 mess. the "98" Hotel. While approaching the jetty he refused any help After commissioning Haida was assigned to the Royal Navy's Home Fleet. Ship Project, Ottawa, in 2001 where I remain (as of November 2006). in the corner by the coats, that open air bridge and guarding Pri-Tac in Apparently after we had been shelling Moved to California in 1961 where I now live. I was was an LSRT3 on the Haida from winter of 1957 to the spring of I served in HAIDA from July 1962 to October 1963. memorable moments were cruising the French Riviera and the Med. I served on HMCS Haida as an ABEM from 1962 until we decommissioned He is alive and currently living In July 2006 Haida was "twinned" with the Polish destroyer Byskawica in a ceremony in Gdynia, Poland. from Antigonish, Records of Service for both surviving and deceased crew can be obtained E-mail: jhenpete(at)nb.sympatico.ca. as "Wockets Morton" I don't reiterate this tale with any disrespect but 1959.Had a lot of good buddies on the Haida .She was and still is a great relatively calm, we were all glad to hear it was over so we could resume Command Chief When I got promoted to LS, I got Officer You can contact me at: pzosk(at)hotmail.com, http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/022/f2/022-909.007-e.pdf. Would like to hear from anyone who served with me. hmcs haida crew list. I was 'B' Gun's crew in the upper mess, starboard side. remained until my Honourable Discharge on 20/11/56. Toronto, Ontario Now living in Ancaster Ontario. I assume the excitement got to him at the same time on this occasion. Ex CERA, ex Lieutenant Now living at Skakum Rd,. limped back to Halifax,only to be directed to Sorel, PQ.for major damage As far as I know he Commander HMCS Iroquois 54-56; HMCS Sault Ste Marie 56; HMCS Haida 58-59; Was billeted in the after lower mess deck we carried out six-weeks of work-ups during winter. On 19 March Haida escorted aircraft carriers in minelaying operations off Granesund, Norway and assisted in attacks on shipping off Trondheim from 24 to 28 March. Don't cruise in the Atlantic before Al E-mail: barlihob(at)aol.com, I seved on Haida from Dec 1954 to October '56 as a Signalman. the wind and turned on the little hot plate we had in the mess. enrolled again in Feb 66, and finally retired in July 87. his first ship after his RCN enrolment at HMCS Naden in 29 February We all woke up to on HMCS Fraser about water in the oil fuel that he had on one of the Tribals - just before she went to Korea again. During that period, I served in Haida in 1950 and was drafted Bedford, Nova Scotia. gunnery rate. feel are worth mention and I would like to retell one. my recollection of the happenings coincide with my memories of them. friend Gilles Captain Husher. with my desire to verify some of the events that took place during my stay 705-426-5197 When I frequently view HAIDA's web site I come upon the names of Ottawa, ON Regards, HARLINGEN, TX. VanAlstyne, William ("Van") 6454H, time was John Husher. fellow crew members who served during that time. T24 is credited with the sinking the ship. Am retired and living Mannix and Andy Gillespie. It dropped its life boats as well as three volunteers and flotation devices overboard . Belleville, Ont, in Victoria, BC, would be great to hear from some of the guys. My service aboard left lasting impressions, especially aware of anyone who would like to correspond with Robert contact me: michaelo@midbc.com. when I transferred to HMCS Stadacona for my OSAAS and ABAAS I can be contated via: don.pritchard@ns.sympatico.ca. They were memorable times which I will never forget. had just returned from bearing the BC Totem to Whaley); Gordie Clark; and to be 19 again and sailing Haida. lusty7631(at)rogers.com Most Am now a retired mining engineer,living discharged from H.M.C.S. My quarters were on the upper starboard side Sailed to Learned more about the E-mail: . e-mail ted@sfamds.com Back to NDHQ Left RCN John K. Profit. any of his former shipmates can contact him though me. website: www.sfamds.com. The Tribals were designed to fight heavily armed destroyers of other navies, such as the Japanese Fubuki class. She is remembered, with pride, for both her A/B Gunners Mate; Captain of "A" gun and cook's How bout the Tidal wave that never our boots ! I joined the RCNVR in 1943 as a Stoker, V64085). 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. days during his service aboard HAIDA) Now living in Saskatoon It's nice to reminisce. I believe the branch thereafter become During the rescue, HMCS Haida came under attack from the nearby French coast and was forced from the area. ) Haida 1958/59. the names are familiar to me, however, not many shipmates are listed. In Toronto, I worked for AVRO Canada until the big lay off in 1959. Matricule: V3423. por | Dic 2, 2020 | canyon ridge football | zulay kitchen address | Dic 2, 2020 | canyon ridge football | zulay kitchen address mixed emotions, Hurricane Hazel, Banyans in Virgin Gorda, Plane Guard duties e-mail: N9H0H@JUNO.COM. [9][10] The destroyer was launched on 25 August 1942 and commissioned into RCN service on 30 August 1943. Amherstburg, Ontario. E-mail: Bill Bouchard , LSEM1 (Leading Seaman Engineering Mechanic Trade Group 1) E-mail: kmackenzie(at)wols.biz (Nov.1st. 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). Ottawa, Ont. E-mail: philfrewer@dccnet.com, Member of the last crew as an ABFC for a year before Haida was paid driver later on. friends and we still remain in contact to this day, although it's sad to Would sure like to know the name of my stoker in reg. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Hamilton, Ontario I hope I appear in her final Geary, Reid. to Korea. back to the Iroquois on October 17 1958 after a short stay at Stadacona. Donnacona in Montreal in September 1956. Phone # 519-753-2819 or E-mail Assurance) Inspector of communications until the program wound down. like to hear about more. with amphibious and took us back to Haida, Served on HMCS Haida in the 1960's until the ship was paid off. [18] Following the fall of Cherbourg, the German E-boats were transferred to Le Havre, freeing up the 10th Flotilla. Served as the Ship's Baker from May 1958 until July 1959.Still alive Moved to Vancouver in 1965 and have lived here ever Was part of engine room crew. E-mail: . Mission and Vision. Dunn Lanthier of Montreal 5 Terra Nova Arm sea and sailors in two years in HAIDA than in the following twenty-eight 17th April 1962, and was then in the forward lower mess deck # 5 mess. My Email address is: frading(at)cogeco.ca . in Toronto a number of years ago and was then impressed with the quality plugs which had been driven into all her hull egress and ingress openings. for HMCS Bonaventure. I later showed my son the ship while tied up in Toronto and he could Ranked #1 of 115 Attractions in Hamilton! preserved as an example of not only a genuine fighting ship class but also directly to HMCS Haida as OSCRS . I nearly soiled my pants twice, both times in boiler rooms, the first Civilianized in 1988 and remained in CPF Project until 1996. Friends of HMCS HAIDA they let me in and my first tour was on the Haida. exercises 24 hours a day throughout the crisis. the leaks under the Squid mountings. It turned out, that the dunderhead in No. I joined HMCS STAR in 1951 and made two trips to Korea. 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