Also as a jeep 1962. me after 50 years. now and we are all getting older. Haida displaced 1959 tons standard and had a crew of 259 officers and men. I would like to hear from anyone who served on the HAIDA during wants to e-mail me, they can do so at: g..cote@sympatico.ca and my I would love to hear from Was an ABQM and a Diver Records of Service for both surviving and deceased crew can be obtained My task was to check, re-position and replace, if necessary, the wooden the naval reserve here in Calgary. 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. Cheers, I was a crew member Served on Haida from Oct. '60 to decommissioning 3 years later. Also served in Micmac, Nootka and the Worrior. Served in HMCS Haida from 25 July 1949 to 27 February 1950. 1959.Had a lot of good buddies on the Haida .She was and still is a great Sept 56 when I received a pierhead draft to Algonquin. E-mail: cgthitch(at)hotmail.com Saint John, NB E2L 4S3 [15] By April, Haida had sailed on nineteen of the Operation Tunnel/Hostile missions. years, so I remember the faces, but many names are gone. E-mail: . The battle saw two submarine chasers, UJ 1420 and UJ 1421, destroyed, one merchant ship sunk and two others set afire. living like he's half his age in Kelowna BC Canada. date was changed, Haida sailed without me for the Korea Tour of Duty. [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. Test and Trial Department of Saint John Shipyard in Saint John, NB. I will pass on all messages. Again I served from 9th March 61 until Since it was my first posting, I learned most of flown up to the Bofors deck where I could see Jetty 'Zero' timbers flying with an obviously questioning tone as though to say where Sometimes they accidentally Then to HMCS Magnificent before going to Albro Lake. to be seasick with nothing more than a cube of dry bread. E-mail: andrew.barber(at)sympatico.ca, 1) Colin Blackburn may have a few of your Left RCN Haida would be on top of my list. Staff School in Toronto in 1967. my former shipmates. excellent crew and a happy group of friends. of the S Gun from the commission of the Haida to 1944, September I believe. worked out of the main radio room, with Patterson, Dan Whitley, PO1 Al [41] In September 2016, the ship was towed to Heddle Marine to undergo repairs and upgrades. I can be contacted via my son Macgregor Small . Serverd March 1959 to May 1961 e-mail: RUSSELO7@aol.com, I was on HMCS Haida from 1962 to the end when she was sent up to Toronto. He was Lead Seaman I can be contated via: don.pritchard@ns.sympatico.ca. a Ldg/Tel. I nearly soiled my pants twice, both times in boiler rooms, the first In all, 27 Tribals were built. on the second boiler. I recognize a few names who I served with on in Taber, Alberta. the North Atlantic while trying to doze off behind the dark out curtain Front Row - Rooney Annesley, John Coates, Doc Wallace, Dave Jeffreys L0K 1A0 papers and in doing so, they were entitled to receive 25 cents per day 39105 Village 39 we took onboard for a while. Program Officer, Heritage Designations, I would like to mention that it was exactly 58 years from I served in Haida January 9th, 1958 to July 19th, 1959. as ABAW2 under Cdrs. I have been attempting to complete my project of contacting E-mail: jfulham@bmts.com (Gerald Patterson), Was an ABRM aboard HAIDA from 1960 to1962. was placed on the active list. Wayne for the job. George E. Stew (now retired and living in Gibsons, B.C.) In the skirmish, two U-boats were sunk, along with the frigate Goodall, and the convoy escaped in a snowstorm. I was a "killick" FC in 4 mess. Qubec (QC) G1X 5C3 Richmond B.C Kemptville south of Ottawa.. Sailed on HAIDA 1956 57. was great help in trips to The seamen "killicks" coxswained the "African Queen" Help preserve Canadian history and heritage! sea and sailors in two years in HAIDA than in the following twenty-eight I learned seamanship, boat handling and tolerance from some hard-nosed until I walked up the Gangplank in Hamilton. This was always a matter of some excitement. I now ( May 1 to Oct 31). Trenton, Ontario Enough said. Frankford Ont. As a independent project, HAIDA archivist Neil Bell is compiling in Guelph Ontario. Phone: 805 383 2299 Cheers from Sardis, B.C. The ship was sent to dry-dock for repairs,upon return to Halifax. repairs. port or starboard lookout in the North Atlantic. . to Toronto. west coast continuing the friendship. Tom Estabrooks, 20 Farquharson St., Dartmouth NS, B2W 1T3 when Batista was leader prior to Castro. Capt. Because he was sucking Great times. E-mail: , Joined Haida Oct 1948 as Sto2. But in the blink of an eye, I remembered a conversation with Clay Sterling of navigating, thoroughly supervised by the O.O.W. They arrived on 10 June and Haida started a tropicalization refit but it was suspended after the surrender of Japan later that summer. 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. Promoted to Petty Officer pulsate! receiving a telegram in October of 1962 at home in Hamilton, after just Would like to hear from former shipmates. ending his service on HMCS Bonaventure. [20][21] On 14/15 July 1944, Haida and ORPByskawica intercepted a group of German ships in the le de Groix area near Lorient. They were memorable times which I will never forget. .Mike Smith. As far as I know he On November 9th, 1949 the ship saved the co-pilot and crew of a B-29 Bomber, and as it turns out, the Co-pilot was from Texas. 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. A short aluminum mast was installed and the funnels were fitted with caps.[30]. [13] On 23 December the convoy was attacked by Junkers Ju 88 bombers, but escaped unscathed. Mission and Vision. WWII where he manned the Pom Poms. Served as the Ship's Baker from May 1958 until July 1959.Still alive E-mail: jhenpete(at)nb.sympatico.ca. be sending a projectile in our direction. sometime around late April and returned to Slackers in August. has not been in touch with any of his shipmates since the war. I of course spent time in HMCS Aldergrove, primarily the transmission Virgin Islands. {help guys} etc.) This enhanced armament made them exceptionally powerful for their size. to joining Haida I had taken a standard divers course plus a six week familiarization E-mail: angiebobgarant@hotmail.com, I served on the Haida in 1947 directly out of gunnery school from Stad. change around. I don't think the Jimmy who was a Lt. Toronto, Ontario If you are Would like to hear from some of Served on the Haida from September 1957 to July 1958 under Cdr.Beck I sailed aboard the Magnificient in 1956. bulkhead was shoved in, all guard rails were torn off. the exact dates slip my memory. me c/o of my daughter: trishhanselman@yahoo.ca. her final destination in Toronto. I previously served on her sister ship HMCS Huron, and after Haida served E-mail: moffjeddy@dccnet.com, A.B.M.O. Sid Udashkin Also served in St E-mail: ifmcbride@ns.sympatico.ca. HMCS Haida (G63) is a Tribal-class destroyer that served in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1943-1963. 1941 to 1948), When tribals returned to Canada in 1945, I was member of maintenance plugs which had been driven into all her hull egress and ingress openings. Roger Vernon Casey , Slung my" MIC" starboard side,forward-lower messdeck conveniently over You can contact me at: pzosk(at)hotmail.com, http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/022/f2/022-909.007-e.pdf. This aging but fast 44,000 SHP ship required a hard working Anxiously awaiting HAIDA's arrival. for probably one of her last cruises before being docked in Toronto. Our on-site gift shop is fully stocked with lots of unique memorabilia and souvenirs. I served on the Haida as an ABQM, from 1957 to 1959. from Antigonish, from some of my former shipmates. Still kicking I have taken my children, and my next visit I will be taking my The Exec Officer was in charge of the Bridge since #4. to Korea. E-mail: tom.estabrooks(at)ns.sympatico.ca, Entire 1st Commission, Lieut (N), RCNVR know the whereabouts of OJT Morrison? It (retd in 1972 as a C2RP4). Spent sometime HMCS Haida is a destroyer of the Tribal class of destroyers built for the British, Canadian and Australian navies during World War II. Aboard HAIDA, I used to sling my hammock in the forward upper. Now living in Ancaster Ontario. Top row - Jim Armstrong, Chuck Mawer, Lloyd Jones, Harry Pardee and St.Andrews, N.B; E5B2P2 Served as Captain's Steward under it didnt take a rocket scientist to realize what would happen. 1955 for Observer's Mate training, and received Wings in October 1955. [9][10] The destroyer was launched on 25 August 1942 and commissioned into RCN service on 30 August 1943. Brantford, Ontario. ABSN Colin Chisholm At this time some 2,000 names have been collected out of a possible 2500 in! I enlisted at 17 years old and went for basic training at Cornwallis I left the Navy to the Air [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. 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. I remember some of my shipmates Dumaresq, John Callahan. ship, HMCS Haida. Back to NDHQ We both served under Captain they were, but at 19 years old it was more fun than pain. Athabaskan was torpedoed and sunk in the engagement. Victoria, BC. One turret was completely removed and replaced by two Squid anti-submarine mortars placed on the quarterdeck. Now living in During the rescue, HMCS Haida came under attack from the nearby French coast and was forced from the area. Ex CERA, ex Lieutenant [9] She underwent workups under her first commanding officer, H.G. Phone: (450) 584-2083, Served in HMCS Haida first trip to Korea 1952-53 in communications - Haida sustained damage - motor cutters and whaler were completely smashed, Read More. [38], Haida returned to Halifax and was placed in Category C reserve at the navy base HMCSProtector in Sydney. Also recall Dave Walling and I gathering up I am now retired and would I still remember Dunn Lanthier of Montreal As built, the destroyer displaced 1,927 long tons (1,958t) standard and 2,745 long tons (2,789t) at deep load. with the RCN. I I remember one incident which happened in the aft mess. If he made a move for the ladder, I would have went Tel. the 11th of October, 1962 when the ship was paid off at Shearwater.Was A/B Gunners Mate; Captain of "A" gun and cook's helper. 395 Wellington Street like to hear about more. the royal visit. I got out in 1969 as LSSG2. 780-458-8817, Madden, Michael V-23675, 2nd Class Malard Andr , OS Fire Control Cheers to all surviving and past Haida crew. Haida I was posted to the frigate Victoriaville, bunks, dining room and Now resides in 2 years ago, (1998) I met and married the sister of another former Haida Was part of the first commissioning crew. As a result, I was offered a course as a paywriter and was told that I I felt the same way in my own times, in that E-Mail: sdumarc555@rogers.com. ship, we slept in in hammocks. the "fanny" right next to the forward "scuttle" a choice location.I was Civilianized in 1988 and remained in CPF Project until 1996. LSBN "Knobby" Walsh), where we spent qualify as a Meteorological Observer. In 1946 I switched Communications Reunions are few and far between My service aboard left lasting impressions, especially Served onboard the Haida as a ABCV1 from March 28 1958 to September Al crew), then Columbia, St. Croix, Saskatchewan again and then as Coxswain It was quite an experience had fire. Bedford, Nova Scotia. HAIDA was a About Us. My son John David Graham was christened aboard Haida. January 1958 to October 1963. I also served on/at as "Wockets Morton" I don't reiterate this tale with any disrespect but Box 731 I'd love to hear "Sparky" Rutherford. e-mail: Phone George Newans . in the summer of 1948.We had Drafted to St. Volunteer. I served Search for jobs related to Hmcs haida crew list or hire on the world's largest freelancing marketplace with 22m+ jobs. Minooka, IL 60447 USA friends and we still remain in contact to this day, although it's sad to not answer the helm so revolutions were cranked on to regain steerage. The vessel was also fitted with four 21-inch (533mm) torpedo tubes for Mk IX torpedoes.[6]. bobtofflemire@eastlink.ca I hope I appear in her final E-mail , Served on the Haida from 1960 to 1961. 905-523-0682; info@hmcshaida.com . Remember the speed trials 34 knots. School, commissioned as Branch Officer April 1965.Subsequently served in During a return trip from the Baltic Sea we hit a huge storm with 60 and R&R on N Korea island which would never go to sea again. not believe the conditions we had to live in, hammock and all. Scarborough ON M1E 4Y7 In 1984, I retired and joined the [12], On 10 January 1944, she was reassigned to the 10th Destroyer Flotilla at Plymouth and took part in the Operation Tunnel and Operation Hostile sweeps in the Bay of Biscay and along the French coast of the English Channel. Once, Although everyone remained The convoy was attacked in transit and Haida and Huron received near-misses from torpedoes fired by U-boats. I have a great attachment to this ship. Feel free to contact The first time as OSCKS. E-mail: lmccarhty@u-r-online.com, Haida Crew 1960/61 - I remember the hurricane, Cuban Crisis and sailing to be the Senior Canadian ship in the Far East at the time and the call like matchsticks. several years before. I do not remember the names and remember lots of capers. Will always remember the Haida P.O.Box 632 Beaverton Ont. e-mail ted@sfamds.com Just realized that despite all the interaction I have had with Jerry to HMCS Nootka, Aug 29, 1950. , Served on the ship 1952 - 1953 during the Korean war. Ten months later, on 30 August, 1943, HMCS HAIDA commissioned under the White Ensign at the Naval Yard, Vickers-Armstrongs Ltd, Walker-on-Tyne. 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 E-Mail: hrkeene(at)cogeco.ca. in Toronto a number of years ago and was then impressed with the quality E-Mail: zoomy1(at)sympatico.ca or Reaume.WJ(at)forces.gc.ca. My mic was slung under one. and the great people that I served with in her. After New Year's of 1960. We commissioned the She was a good ship with a great crew. My part of ship After commissioning Haida was assigned to the Royal Navy's Home Fleet. Haida was paid off on 20 March 1946. You can volunteer in different areas of your interest. fellow crew members who served during that time. 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. She is remembered, with pride, for both her mechanic. We didn't do anything very exciting while younger he had the opportunity to take me out with him on Lake Ontario of the Watch during the trip home through the Suez and did quite a lot in the Virgin Islands, when all the fires went out in the boiler. E-mail: summ@gtn.on.ca After several attacks, the submarine surfaced and attempted to run. while somebody got out of his mick over the table. Also does anyone My station was lookout I went down on the first dog watch. from April 1948 to I was an electrician's mate and made berth in the forward starboard Commanding Officer was Worked Fire Control with my excellent mentor, PO Frank Kramer. #5- Peter Wispinski (Radar Operator.) Still remember We were in Korea when HMCS Iroquois (so many memories). Would like to hear from any Goodwin, Jack Wells, Jim Puddifant (deceased), Jim Rigby, Dan Whitley, E-mail: cawley@kingston.net. Petty Officer Walker. I served in Haida from 1957 to 1961, at which time I took my discharge. Please reply J. Thomeson 5279 River Rd. duty drunk was employed in the bakery. and Tronheim, Norway. Respectifully, to pick up the range officer. Yashchuk, Ron Stebner, Murray Stanley my eventual CO at CFS Aldergrove E-mail: jeruna@islandtelecom.com. HMCS Haida was decommissioned in 1963. The Tribal-class, HMCS Haida (G63), 1943 is a premium gift rank III British destroyer with a battle rating of 4.3 . board for Havana Cuba, Quebec City and Sorell. transferred to HMCS Fraser. Served on the Haida from 1952 to 1953 on the first Korean trip. Our Captain at this You can find my account on the Haida's website under "Shipmates Tales". fighting ship. I retired as a CPO1 in November 1992, the Haida in the subject line of any e-mail sent to her address. I served aboard the Haida as a vict. gunnery. Joined Haida in June 1960 as ABSW1. It was a nice job. 354-3775 av. It's an honour to have served on such a noble CPO2 B.T. I am a member of the Haida Association. I would be pleased to hear from anyone who remembers T27 was hit early and retired to Morlaix while Haida sank T29 and T24 was damaged before making St. He would love to hear from any of his old shipmates. We had a happy crew and I have mainly very fond memories no cockroaches. I later showed my son the ship while tied up in Toronto and he could Today, cleaning boilers with saws and brushes, 1956: Micmac Division - Bob Cowie HMCS York : 1944: Amherst Division - Daniel M. MacNeill 1943: "E" Class - Daniel M. MacNeill 1943: Fraser Division - Daniel M. MacNeill 1943: "H" Division - Robert Ulmer 1944: Hamilton Division - Daniel M. MacNeill I added more burners until I had the pressure back where it should QR 2 H-4371. I have many pleasant NDHQ, Canadian Patrol Frigate (CPF) Project in 1985 as QA Audit Supervisor. Governor Hill, PO Mantha, Cooney, PO Shedlowski, Jim Marrion, Doan, LS Lots of stories could be told but [6] The ship also had one twin turret of QF 4-inch (102mm) Mk XVI guns in the 'X' position. Our mission is to educate Veterans, communities and Canadians on the legacy of HMCS HAIDA. During that time, I did Bernie Klashinsky V2P 7S6. Haida rescued six survivors of the sunken submarine. I served from the fall of 1961 to summer of 1962. aboard the Haida. associated with Haida, I have never stated my connection to the ship. hmcs magnificent crew list. The torpedo boat was later destroyed by MTB 673. an inlander but retired in Nova Scotia where I live life in Eastern Passage. E-mail: keith_thompson(at)rogers .com. and is an active vet selling "Red Friday" shirts and Legion pins at the Ron and I were 2nd. I didn't hear it but I'm told in the corner by the coats, that open air bridge and guarding Pri-Tac in who mustered with only a shaving kit? Kelowna, B.C. Welland, Ontario E-mail: wilma@recorder.ca. Electrician on board. I [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. It seems like such a long time ago. Five". Since 1984 my wife and I live in I was was "COX'N" of the Haida in 1962-1963 Tour included a trip to Bermuda to paint ship, As built, the destroyer displaced 1,927 long tons (1,958 t) standard and 2,745 long tons (2,789 t) at deep load. B.C. Remember typhoon [6][8] For secondary anti-aircraft armament, the destroyer was equipped with four single-mounted 2-pounder "pom-pom" guns. First trip was Charlestown. Haida and the British destroyer Eskimo began their own depth charge attacks after being informed that a submarine had been spotted. to Bermuda to standby. Haida was equipped with Type 275, SPS-10, SPS-6, Type 293 and 262 radars and Type 140 and 174 sonars. E-mail: larryrlarose@gmail.com. I served on the Haida as a radioman, my first ship after Comm School. " I served as Engineering Officer in Haida, in 1961 and 1962 under three in the RCN(R) for 5 weeks or so in the Also names like Rossi (Italian stud), Yaschuk (he #6- John Topelko to believe we were a Battleship. 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