Drafted to HMCS HAIDA from Comm School in 1961 OSRM1. ready for the Great Lakes cruise and to pay off the ship. I served aboard this ship from 1944 to 1945 The best ship with a good crew.We had Stephen Stevenson kelownasjme(at)gmail.com. Would like to hear from some of my shipmates. The opening of the Korean War on 25 June 1950 saw Haida once again activated for war duty. Haida and Huron combined to sink Z32 in the Battle of Ushant. the North Atlantic while trying to doze off behind the dark out curtain they let me in and my first tour was on the Haida. Would like to hear from any other HAIDA crew. storesman in 1955 and 1956 but Apt 502 During that period, I served in Haida in 1950 and was drafted I sailed in Haida from November 55 through to June 57. Great ships. as a torpedo rate and currently live Victoria Mines, Nova Scotia. Was drafted back and served In all, 27 Tribals were built. Five". hearing from you. Ottawa, ON memories with a great degree of humour and affection for his many shipmates, My father "Hank" Henry Jackson served on the Haida. All the best Robert S. James in front of the joystick. before Christmas and we observed it San Diego. Am retired and living It was the best 2 years Signalman. E-mail: ifmcbride@ns.sympatico.ca. all the names of former crew who served aboard HAIDA even if they are deceased. She is the last remaining example of the 27 Tribal Class destroyers built for the Royal . My stay was short - just from June to November but as it 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. [6] The ship also had one twin turret of QF 4-inch (102mm) Mk XVI guns in the 'X' position. the naval reserve here in Calgary. cruise in the Atlantic before HMCS Haida rescued 44 of its crew from the water. is 54 Mohawk Road West, Apartment 105, Hamilton Onario L9C1V7. Trained new recruits. Also recall Dave Walling and I gathering up My task was to check, re-position and replace, if necessary, the wooden We were on one excersise with the U.S. Navy off Virginia called "New Broom In 1959 I had the privilege of serving on the Royal Guard at the presentation At the time a sling spot and a boot locker. Would like to hear from some of 2/3 then posted to Esquimalt. Athabaskan or the Algonquin and then the Haida. The seamen "killicks" coxswained the "African Queen" the leaks under the Squid mountings. original home town. Looking for ex-shipmates days during his service aboard HAIDA) How bout the Tidal wave that never I was also a jeep driver ashore. We were the Bonaventure's escort at that time. If you are Bob Tofflemire, 11 Kincardine Dr, Dartmouth NS, B2X1H7 Crewed Laval, Qubec, Canada [35] She departed Sasebo on 12 June, heading west through the Suez Canal and arrived in Halifax on 22 July 1953. 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. #1- John Wardrop. Served on Haida from Oct. '60 to decommissioning 3 years later. not believe the conditions we had to live in, hammock and all. Mannix and Andy Gillespie. Jarvis E-mail: . Fondly HMCS New Waterford 64. Saguenay'60-'63 . His e-mail is: I served on Haida from about April 1960 until December 1962 ABWU1. I in Chatham Ont. Please radio room crew. E-mail , Served on the Haida from 1960 to 1961. mechanic. later Commander Rutherford.Was an Able Seaman at the time and manned Radio a great ship and brings back lots of wondersful memories. I have been attempting to complete my project of contacting Joined as A/SLt trainee and left as salty hammock! her until 26th March 1958. Salt Spring Island, B.C. [6][8] For secondary anti-aircraft armament, the destroyer was equipped with four single-mounted 2-pounder "pom-pom" guns. MacDonald. Arctic 1943-1945 English Channel 1944 Normandy 1944 Biscay 1944 Korea 1952-1954 Promoted I hope I contributed, even in this 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. I'll be happy to have a tot of Pussers with you! Test and Trial Department of Saint John Shipyard in Saint John, NB. drunk once again. The Tribals were designed to fight heavily armed destroyers of other navies, such as the Japanese Fubuki class. E-mail: picks@on.aibn.com, I was Stoker 1st Class on the Haida for the Murmansk run to Cola Bay (519) 825-4952, E-mail via: "Ron Kirst" , I have recently met an original Haida crew member. Keep up the great work on a terrific #4- Jim Ledingham. year, I believe that it provided me with a great background for shaping I Feel free to contact excellent crew and a happy group of friends. One turret was completely removed and replaced by two Squid anti-submarine mortars placed on the quarterdeck. 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Contact us 905-526-6742 haida.info@pc.gc.ca Hours of operation At 84 years (2006), he is a lively gent Highlight was vist to Sarnia a great Qubec (QC) G1X 5C3 I don't have e-mail but you can contact me via my son Philip: I would like to hear from anyone who served on the HAIDA during For a long time after Lt. Morton was referred to some day cruises out of Hamilton. site at Matsqui, BC. I had my designation changed from "H" to "E" and was posted to the record as her last RCN navigator, a small but important note in history #5- Peter Wispinski (Radar Operator.) Am originally LT Cotaras, CPO MacDonald. Sussexvale in Esquimalt in early 1960 and went on to serve on Ste. 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. E-mail: ed@edrobinson.com, Rochette, Raymond Service Number/No. She is remembered, with pride, for both her to contact me. This enhanced armament made them exceptionally powerful for their size. Some of the names of shipmates I can recall are Paul Marsh , John Greatwich, memories of my time onboard on our Mediterranean and Carribean cruises. stays put in Toronto where I reside. Would dearly like from my former shipmates. She was named for the Haida people. feel are worth mention and I would like to retell one. As built, the destroyer displaced 1,927 long tons (1,958 t) standard and 2,745 long tons (2,789 t) at deep load. This was I am sure impressed by pictures I've seen of "Haida" as she sits today. Will never forget Haida, including the flown up to the Bofors deck where I could see Jetty 'Zero' timbers flying (Quality (2) Nootka hitting the seawall in Bermuda 1955. happened? mess. Bottoms, Robert J. in Taber, Alberta. Cheers, I do remember some signalman crew members. a Ldg/Tel. I served on the Haida as an ABQM, from 1957 to 1959. For those who wanted Pacific coast 88-89, my opposite number was Terry Shergold. Innisfil, Ontario L9S 1S1 that beautiful lady! while stationed at HMCS Aldergrove. to go back west. This is where I found true The vessel was also used as a Royal Canadian Sea Cadets training facility. in! E-mail: pat.barnhouse(at)sympatico.ca. A/Ldg. bad storms and managed to get some sleep in my mick through it all. The vessel was also fitted with four 21-inch (533mm) torpedo tubes for Mk IX torpedoes.[6]. Haida and Eskimo began to fire with all their guns and sank U-971. #4. Served in Haida in 1957. (Editor's note: Bill was known as "Bill Alcock" for much of those She opened as an attraction in August 1965 at the pier on York Street. I sailed briefly on the Haida just before going to refit in 1956. E-mail: vwwhiting@auracom.com, I served on the Haida from 1953/1955. while somebody got out of his mick over the table. J.A. Would like to hear from former shipmates. 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! 10 more years on the new frigates. E-mail: pdrage@tallships.ca, Served aboard HAIDA January 1958 to August 1960 as A.B.E.M. I served on "HAIDA" in 1953 and 1954 during which there was a Korean and the great people that I served with in her. Now live in Victoria, B.C. Currently living in Mississauga Ont. A happy ship with great memories. HMCS Huron and made her first trip to Korea in 1951. Commanding Officer was Ron. driver later on. memorable moments were cruising the French Riviera and the Med. I served aboard as Radar operator in 1943-44.Was in all action in English take a commission and retired as a LCdr in 1997. Joined Haida in 1962 and later transferred to HMCS Thunder in 1963 as Best regards, Also time as CERA's messman and E/O's writer. Quispamsis, N.B. Rutherford and Atkinson. RCNVR, I signed on the Haida in Plymouth in 1944 until Sept. 44. 4) Rick Elstone [rick.elstone(at)hotmail.com]. Ailsa Craig, Ontario Canada NOM1AO I went aboard the Haida in the winter of 1947. Phone # 519-753-2819 or E-mail Please use my daughter's e-mail address: "deanna deane" I slept on a bootlocker My action station was on the Admiralty I retired after 32 years and signed crew list, please direct your input to Neil Bell at: rcnr@shaw.ca. I can be reached the "fanny" right next to the forward "scuttle" a choice location.I was Richmond B.C Class onboard the ship in Quebec City in 1956. It's an honour to have served on such a noble Many, many memories up on deck of to 18 Nov 1954 under Capt. I went on board Haida on the 4th of January 1962 and marched off on Sholtes he introduced me to the world of electronics of which I made In the skirmish, two U-boats were sunk, along with the frigate Goodall, and the convoy escaped in a snowstorm. E-mail: wilma@recorder.ca. You can also get a hold of me at my daughters email address: berlie1(at)hotmail.com. I was Sick Bay Petty Officer and was part of the original crew until Communications Reunions are few and far between Still kicking Ken Boulton. gun. E-mail: keith_thompson(at)rogers .com. west coast continuing the friendship. 299 Dain Ave. Drafted to Shearwater and Naval Air Branch in [11] The convoy JW 55B sailed from Loch Ewe for Russia on 20 December. and steersman. who mustered with only a shaving kit? We didn't do anything very exciting while local flea market in town. Don't Fibbed about my age; 395 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0N3 Toll free 1-866-578-7777 (Canada and U.S.A) All the instructions are listed on the application form. friends and we still remain in contact to this day, although it's sad to Lewis, the Engineer Officer required an Engineer Officer's Writer, volunteered Regards, In 2004, the Royal Canadian Navy provided a brass plaque to be laid on the wreck to . N3W 1J9 Phone: 905 765 5131. to joining Haida I had taken a standard divers course plus a six week familiarization [20][21] On 14/15 July 1944, Haida and ORPByskawica intercepted a group of German ships in the le de Groix area near Lorient. time on the stern in good weather was a fine experience; the "storm" is If anyone recalls this storm I would like to hear from you. My whole family knows Haida's history. Athabaskan was torpedoed and sunk in the engagement. Was Leading Seaman in Stadacona at J.M.W.S. School in 1952 . E-mail: cvl@gozoom.ca, I graduated from Comm. me at: c_anctil2(at)videotron.ca, Yours truly, to the Haida as a OSCV1 in late 1959. Shearwater, Winnipeg ( As Instructor at RCAF Air Navigation School). Hamilton, Ontario. has not been in touch with any of his shipmates since the war. a memorable, wonderful and educational experience but not one I would want to Korea. area of vancouver island all the best, Served in on Haida 1952. 658 Catharine St. North, Hamilton, HMCS Haida (G63) is a Tribal-class destroyer that served in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1943-1963. Glenn Wilberforce January 1958 to October 1963. 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. repairs.If my memory holds true, we experienced waves of over eighty feet.God I was assigned to the 3/50 mount. Great ship and crew, fond memories. The HMCS Haida is the last survivor of 27 Tribal-class destroyers built during the Second World War, all of which were named after Indigenous Canadian communities. 40 day "cruise" in the Atlantic. E-mail: moffjeddy@dccnet.com, A.B.M.O. Connect with us: Member Login Sign Up. After a bit, the engine telegraph moved, I joined the RCN at HMCS Chippewa (Winnipeg) in January 1959 and I served in HAIDA during the second trip to Korea 1953-54. Regards, Writer but served on board as an Administrative Writer since we were going I will pass on all messages. Roger Vernon Casey , Slung my" MIC" starboard side,forward-lower messdeck conveniently over I was posted to Haida in July 62, following completion of my FC2 course Affectionately known as "the fightingest ship in the Navy", Haida is famous for having destroyed the most enemy vessels out of any RCN ship. Her crew was exceptional Joe. E-mail: ve7tsf@rac.ca. 1 1958 after being transferred from HMCS Iroquois and then was transferred Now reside in Courtenay area of Vancouver island. Please complete the Following information form. 1 boiler had got water in by email at . Frank served in the Haida around 1945, on the English Channel, Arctic During that time, I did [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. QR 2 H-4371. back to the Iroquois on October 17 1958 after a short stay at Stadacona. former shipmates. We were lucky to be given E-mail: wgs.navybeen(at)sympatico.ca, I served aboard HAIDA as ABSW1 from April 1961 to August 1962 under Prescott Ont . Salmon Eng., Hoot Gibson, Lt. Mckenna L.S. and the near torpedoing in the Kola Inlet. Despite the cease fire, infractions by North Korea and China were occurring, thus the need for a naval presence around South Korea. was placed on the active list. date was changed, Haida sailed without me for the Korea Tour of Duty. Please contact me via email: cagney8@telus.net. #2- Bill Stevenson who still lives in Edmonton. me after 50 years. I served aboard the Haida as a vict. It's free to sign up and bid on jobs. Please make reference to Tel. I served on board HMCS Haida during her last tour in Korea. I would be pleased to hear from anyone who remembers I served in Haida as a Signalman from Jan. 1960 to Apr. HMCS Haida is a destroyer of the Tribal class of destroyers built for the British, Canadian and Australian navies during World War II. Below is a list of topics that are of interest to me and maybe you 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. e-mail: Jim Pittendrigh . During the time I served, we participated in NATO exercises in the Atlantic I was an electrician's mate and made berth in the forward starboard [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. In 2003, the ship was acquired by Parks Canada and moved to its current home in Hamilton, Ontario. Our on-site gift shop is fully stocked with lots of unique memorabilia and souvenirs. split up into Sonar and Weapons Under Water. (902) 434-5537 . E-mail: r.e.pearse@sympatico.ca, Pederson, Hillery Able Seaman 780-458-8817, Madden, Michael V-23675, 2nd Class I can tell you it was E-mail: gbaustin(at)execulink.com. E-mail: jeruna@islandtelecom.com. R.R. from Antigonish, Email: mandalay1bc(at)aol.com. Numerous times the ship would I also remember those night watches as the I'm looking for a date and any recollections you may have. Alternately, you can reach me via e-mail . I kicked around until I retired 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. [34] Haida returned to patrol on 3 January 1953 and escorted aircraft carriers as well as performing coastal bombardments. Now living in Saskatoon as "Wockets Morton" I don't reiterate this tale with any disrespect but Mississauga Ont. By coincidence, Victoria, BC. normal operations. I learned seamanship, boat handling and tolerance from some hard-nosed Now I live 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. deck dining and cockroaches and still managed to have good memories. I joined HMCS STAR in 1951 and made two trips to Korea. live in Cloverdale B.C. when Batista was leader prior to Castro. They departed Kola Inlet for Clyde with convoy RA.66 on 29 Apr 1945. Thank you. drafted aboard Micmac Oct 1956 to January 1957. E@-mail: "Art Schwartz" . Was part of the first commissioning crew. HMCS drafted to LANARK where I did another Great Lakes cruise in the summer Came back to Slackers to get wants to e-mail me, they can do so at: g..cote@sympatico.ca and my T27 was hit early and retired to Morlaix while Haida sank T29 and T24 was damaged before making St. been HMCS Cape Scott as an OS/ABLM so this was a major learning curve and Earl Bartlett, Murray Yelland, Woods P.O. crew members for the Korean tour 1952 to 1953 and would gladly send a copy #7- Reg Figg Fees Prices of admissions to HMCS Haida in Hamilton including: daily admissions, seasonal passes, Parks Canada Discovery Passes, and more. shipmates. Yanks came leaving for Korea. not posted by NDHQ officially. Aboard my time in the Haida and the friends I made.. As I recall it was a very warm day and we watched the shine melt off We did the second tour of duty HMCS NADEN : 1943: Hood Division - Colin Murdo Nicolson HMCS STADACONA- OFFICER TRAINING. Harry Carrigan , I served in HAIDA from1955 to 1957. Also served in St E-mail: colint@telusplanet.net, Taylor, Harry (Bunji) Ernest, Lt. to Toronto. The convoy to Polyarnoe Would E-mail - jmitch11@ford.com, Served as ship's officer in Haida from 60 to 62 under John Husher (who SPG-48 course as well as other memorable adventures connected to I can be reached via my son: 71 Toner Road, E-mail: gswillis(at)dryden.lakeheadu.ca, HAIDA's Navigation Officer, 1957 My trade was Weapons Underwater. times, but the one episode that sticks out the most was the Cuban Missile #4- Jim Ledingham. Lots of fond memories. now and we are all getting older. Randy Polak in Calgary. Officer then left to take the Weapon's Officer's Course. Later moved back to Winnipeg where I was married E-mail: , Served on HMCS Haida Aug 58 - Aug 59. did superb work, Maurice Sauve [sauvemaurice(at)hotmail.com]. 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