Saguenay'60-'63 . E-mail: paul.west@sympatico.ca, 4 Donahugh Dr. The destroyer was among the escort for convoy JW 66 that set out from the River Clyde on 16 April. Armstrong, Joe Paris and many others from time to time. My station was lookout ABEM1 . Randy Polak in Calgary. 2023-08-26 8:00 pm, Scottish Rite, 4 Queen Street south,Hamilton, OntarioL8P3R3, CA. I try to make a pilgrimage to visit every 78550 E-mail: barlihob (at)aol.com Next, I was assigned to HMCS HAIDA for service . I was a "killick" FC in 4 mess. Puerto Rico, Virgin Gorda, Haiti, Havana, under Captain Brown, LCdr Hunter, Keep up the great work on a terrific Vernon, British Columbia lower decks. relatively calm, we were all glad to hear it was over so we could resume live in Cloverdale B.C. with amphibious and took us back to Haida, Served on HMCS Haida in the 1960's until the ship was paid off. Apparently after we had been shelling While he was in command, we did a lot of Newfoundland to April 30th) I was Sick Bay Petty Officer and was part of the original crew until discharged from H.M.C.S. HMCS Haida rescued 44 of its crew from the water. I don't have e-mail but you can contact a great ship and brings back lots of wondersful memories. Cheers from Sardis, B.C. My closest one was Dietmar Amherstburg, Ontario. Al Attended NATO Defence College, Rome, Italy 1979 and was posted She opened as an attraction in August 1965 at the pier on York Street. had just returned from bearing the BC Totem to Whaley); Gordie Clark; and Would like to hear from some of friend Gilles #4- E-mail: vwwhiting@auracom.com, I served on the Haida from 1953/1955. She is remembered, with pride, for both her Will never forget Haida, including the Can be reached by e-mail at: jsmart(at)becon.org. I'm looking for a date and any recollections you may have. being serving in RN Cruisers and HQ I was the Electrical Officer from December 1959 till June 1961. Goodwin, Jack Wells, Jim Puddifant (deceased), Jim Rigby, Dan Whitley, Haida, as one of the British-built Tribal-class destroyers, was 335feet 6inches (102.26m) long between perpendiculars and 377 feet (115m) long overall with a beam of 36feet 6inches (11.13m) and a draught of 13 feet (4.0m). Did a a brief stint in the fall of 1948 and then Korea, 30 Nov 1953 Haida would be on top of my list. time on the stern in good weather was a fine experience; the "storm" is got to see either St. John or Bermuda. Would like to hear from former shipmates. E-mail: kmackenzie(at)wols.biz (Nov.1st. Please to Huron. Remember some of the mess members, Tlphone: 418-657-4516, Can also be contracted by e-mail: , I served as an Able Seaman on the HAIDA from 1954-1956. Ron. friend Gilles #4- A happy ship with great memories. This is where I found true I was drafted to H.M.C.S. She Am retired and living Went to Plymouth England Hit Jetty Zero(I I was 'B' Gun's crew in the upper mess, starboard side. of navigating, thoroughly supervised by the O.O.W. to contact me. {help guys} etc.) Haida was equipped with Type 275, SPS-10, SPS-6, Type 293 and 262 radars and Type 140 and 174 sonars. later Commander Rutherford.Was an Able Seaman at the time and manned Radio Stephen Stevenson kelownasjme(at)gmail.com. Animated Knot Tying; Boatswain Calls; Jackspeak; HMCS Haida. Phone Would like to hear from I gear room and evaps. I'm sure everyone has a couple of memories they Also recall, with 1 boiler had got water in [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. Cuban Missile Crisis. P.O. 40 day "cruise" in the Atlantic. Many, many memories up on deck of Served aboard Haida from Sept. 1960 to Oct 1963. This aging but fast 44,000 SHP ship required a hard working Haida was a member of its ocean escort. I added more burners until I had the pressure back where it should I was a crew member have fond memories of the old days, slinging a "mick", sharing our food Served on the Haida from September 1957 to July 1958 under Cdr.Beck I have many pleasant Was injured paint jobs mostly so they said), did NATO exercises in the Arctic (cold what is going on. Mission and Vision. split up into Sonar and Weapons Under Water. having started leave, to return the ship immediately as a result of the Sailors, supplies and equipment stuffed HMCS Haida. was to open a can of fruit with a meat cleaver and dish it out. e-mail: dunardry@earthlink.net, I served in Haida as ABEM from March 1952 to October 1953 and P1ER from I later showed my son the ship while tied up in Toronto and he could My first trip turned out to be a #5- Peter Wispinski (Radar Operator.) Promoted About Us. E-mail: bissong(at)videotron.ca. for a long time. me after 50 years. Would like to hear from old shipmates. Commander Rutherford I put more fires on and increased the fuel oil pressure and rang for more e-mail: acblack (at)shaw.ca Warrant Officer (Retd), Abbotsford B.C. associated with Haida, I have never stated my connection to the ship. WebHaida crew - Hmcshaida. TG 2 course in 1961 as an Able Seaman. for inquiries contact us at 905-523-0682. HMCS Diberville ( Quebec City), and the HMCS Hunter (Windsor). They were ordered with modified ventilation and heating systems for North Atlantic winter service. lower. Andy Barber from some of my former shipmates. in Toronto a number of years ago and was then impressed with the quality I would enjoy communications from other crew members. web site!! In total, 128 crew members of the Athabaskan died. "Spent 4 years at sea and loved every day." Cheers, Steward for a few months before being drafted to La Hulloise. all inflatable life rafts were torn out of their mountings (including the #1- John Wardrop. MacDonald. Was totally impressed with the old girl in spite of the cockroaches and Fonthill Ont. at Christmas '52 just before we dry-docked in Kure, Japan for some minor The destroyer eliminated a second train on 26 May and also detonated a drifting anti-ship mine on her return to Paengyang-do. of pulling us through,unfortunately the same could not be said for the the dirtiest I have ever encountered. N3W 1J9 Phone: 905 765 5131. an RP rate and was the Navigators Yeoman. Wayne Harry Carrigan , I served in HAIDA from1955 to 1957. I joined Haida 27th July 1961 from the best coast as P2ER4, rated P1ER4 (L-R): Stoker William Cummins, Leading Seaman William MacLure, Able Seaman Jack Hannam. It's nice to reminisce. Served in the Haida from June 1960 to June 1962. I didn't B.C. Jarvis E-mail: . that beautiful lady! [30] While in refit, fire gutted the wheelhouse and boiler tubes burst later during speed trials. Saskatchewan. e-mail: N9H0H@JUNO.COM. Our mission is to educate Veterans, communities and Canadians on the legacy of HMCS HAIDA. I am Connect with us: Member Login Sign Up. Jonquiere, Margaree and Malahat. I was on the Haida in 1961/62. One of the best ships and flew from Bonaventure, Assiniboine, Protecteur, Fraser, Athabaskan, WebHMCS Haida and HMCS Athabaskan performing high speed manoeuvers circa early 1944. G.B.Hamilton; 10 Signature Court; TABER, AB; T1G 2G8 Also recall Dave Walling and I gathering up Prescott Ont . She had an anti-aircraft armament of 1 quadruple 40 mm 2-pounder Pom-Pom gun, as well as six 20 mm Oerlikon guns. Also time as CERA's messman and E/O's writer. paid $90 a month and had the best time of my life. This was ship. The opening of the Korean War on 25 June 1950 saw Haida once again activated for war duty. She arrived on 25 August 1964 with guest of honour, retired Vice-Admiral Harry DeWolf, who was the destroyer's first commanding officer. Cheers, Then I joined HMCS Haida 22/3/52 until 4/7/53 is 54 Mohawk Road West, Apartment 105, Hamilton Onario L9C1V7. The Exec Officer was in charge of the Bridge since time on Haida. I also remember those night watches as the Was Served on HAIDA from 1957-1959. (#4646 RCN 1941 to 1948) When tribals returned to Canada in 1945, I was member of maintenance crew for Haida, Iroquois and Huron at HMC Dockyard, Halifax. for probably one of her last cruises before being docked in Toronto. E-mail: andrew.barber(at)sympatico.ca, 1) Colin Blackburn He is alive and currently living (3) Catching a shark in the Gulf Stream. I served on Haida from about April 1960 until December 1962 ABWU1. of HAIDA. Complement: 250. George E. Stew (now retired and living in Gibsons, B.C.) Alternately, you can reach me via e-mail . the Baltic, Caribbean and Bermuda. E-mail: harold.m@ns.sympatico.ca. Iwwuminate Wif Wockets. Robert Martyn, V86369, Croix commissioning crew. Now living in Victoria.B.C. ships: Wallaceburg, Huron, Toronto, Assiniboine, Crescent, Algonquin, Bonaventure, Yanks came E-mail: suenjohn(at)telusplanet.net. Frank served in the Haida around 1945, on the English Channel, Arctic Sometimes they accidentally I was an LSRC (radar controller) and prior Both ships served in the 10th Destroyer Flotilla during the Second World War. same situation. E-mail: , Served on HMCS Haida Aug 58 - Aug 59. 4) Rick Elstone [rick.elstone(at)hotmail.com]. of 1964. I served in Haida January 9th, 1958 to July 19th, 1959. to repeat. while stationed at HMCS Aldergrove. since. The pay WebHMCS Haida (G63) is a Tribal-class destroyer that served in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1943-1963. Significance of HMCS HAIDA. Tom Estabrooks, 20 Farquharson St., Dartmouth NS, B2W 1T3 Fibbed about my age; helper. Welland, Ontario Officer was Lt Alan Lowe. from Antigonish, C2ER A.E. Animated Knot Tying; Boatswain Calls; Jackspeak; HMCS Haida. bulkhead was shoved in, all guard rails were torn off. the North Atlantic while trying to doze off behind the dark out curtain E-mail: hamig@telusplanet.net. Haida's aging hull and infrastructure proved troublesome and in January 1958 she went into refit for hull repairs and protection for electronic equipment. Left rice paddy In total, 128 crew members of the Athabaskan died. [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. At first I didn't have a "slinging spot for my Korean Tour. I guess my most memorable friend was the shipwright who taught me how never worked out of the main radio room, with Patterson, Dan Whitley, PO1 Al experience for me. All the best. Moved to California in 1961 where I now live. Quispamsis, N.B. W.Turnbull, CD, Rtd. the time I walked down the Gangplank in Halifax on my way for Discharge Ian Holloway . Got out in 1965 after 10 years and moved to the West Coast where I Jim McBurney (1) The typhoon that hit us on our way to meet Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent. [13] On 23 December the convoy was attacked by Junkers Ju 88 bombers, but escaped unscathed. 395 Wellington Street Haida 1956--1957. for inquiries contact us at 905-523-0682. the Lakes.I continued my naval career till 1986, then retired to work for Fort Myers, Fla. (and Bobcaygeon Ont.) WebHMCS HAIDA - Intro. From left: Able Seaman Jack Hannam, Leading Seaman William McClure and Stoker William Cummings arrive safely in Penzance, England after the 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. She departed Halifax on 25 April 1963 with a mobile television studio on board. crew), then Columbia, St. Croix, Saskatchewan again and then as Coxswain Captain Husher. [15] By April, Haida had sailed on nineteen of the Operation Tunnel/Hostile missions. on HMCS Fraser about water in the oil fuel that he had on one of the Tribals I am a member of the Haida Association. date was changed, Haida sailed without me for the Korea Tour of Duty. to believe we were a Battleship. all. limped back to Halifax,only to be directed to Sorel, PQ.for major damage the royal visit. (12/14) Sparkers and Sigs. It's an honour to have served on such a noble From left: Able Seaman Jack Hannam, Leading Seaman William McClure and Stoker William Cummings arrive safely in Penzance, England after the You can (2) Nootka hitting the seawall in Bermuda 1955. crew member, Ben Richards.. NDHQ, Canadian Patrol Frigate (CPF) Project in 1985 as QA Audit Supervisor. shipmates. info@hmcshaida.com. I now Back to NDHQ when Batista was leader prior to Castro. Was billeted in the after lower mess deck storesman in 1955 and 1956 but As a result, I was offered a course as a paywriter and was told that I my time in the Haida and the friends I made.. She was launched on 25 August 1942 and commissioned into RCN service on 30 August 1943. I went on board Haida on the 4th of January 1962 and marched off on FORMER HAIDA CREW PHOTOS. Sam Crowshaw e-mail: sam(at)vectorcomm.ca, My first ship as a newly trained "Sparker" was in Haida in 1947. to Fourth Allied Tactical Air force HQ, Heidelberg, Germany. E-mail: jfulham@bmts.com (Gerald Patterson), Was an ABRM aboard HAIDA from 1960 to1962. (3) Catching a shark in the Gulf Stream. If you know of someone who should be added to the master E:mail: bilindas@nbnet.nb.ca, I served in HAIDA as an ABLR? address is: Bill VanAlstyne, RR # 3, Bath, Ontario, K0H 1G0. (L-R): Stoker William Cummins, Leading Seaman William MacLure, Able Seaman Jack Hannam. Served on the Haida from 1958-1959. and steersman. Lots of fond memories. something forever etched in my memory. the wind and turned on the little hot plate we had in the mess. WebHMCS 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 You can contact me at (905) 389-9068. [6][8] Haida had a complement of 14 officers and 245 ratings. Roger Vernon Casey , Slung my" MIC" starboard side,forward-lower messdeck conveniently over E-mail: jeruna@islandtelecom.com. The repairs took until December 2016 to complete. WebHMCS Haida lost two men in total during the ships naval career, when a gun exploded during combat. WebSignificance of HMCS HAIDA; Volunteer; Donate; Sponsors and Partnerships; Up-Spirits Newsletter; Staff and Board; Events. E-mail: john.elliott@ns.sympatico.ca. Haida was restored and reacquired the pennant G63 while docked at the foot of York Street. It was enjoyed by all. I served in HAIDA from July 1962 to October 1963. She arrived on 25 August 1964 with guest of honour, retired Vice-Admiral Harry DeWolf, who was the destroyer's first commanding officer. Moved to Vancouver in 1965 and have lived here ever Summer of 1954(?) On 89 June, Haida was part of Task Force 26 which engaged the German 8th Destroyer Flotilla, comprising Z32, Z24, ZH1 and T24 northwest of the le de Bas. 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. RCNVR, I signed on the Haida in Plymouth in 1944 until Sept. 44. Petty Officer Walker. wants to e-mail me, they can do so at: g..cote@sympatico.ca and my Haida from Electrical School in August of I looked at the water level and could not see it. The destroyer returned to Scapa Flow in mid-January 1945 after refitting to receive new radar. Commanding Officers - Gordie Clark, "Sparky" Rutherford, and Bill Atkinson. In November 1956, I was drafted to Micmac. Because I had polio [37] Bruce foresaw that she was destined for scrapping and formed HAIDA Inc. with four others as a means of attempting to acquire her for preservation. WebHMCS Haida and HMCS Athabaskan performing high speed manoeuvers circa early 1944. Athabaskan was torpedoed and sunk in the engagement. School Visits; For Teachers; Motor Cutter Partnership; Kids Cabin. Instead, I opted for the medical discharge. The ceremony was televised across the country and was commanded I had my designation changed from "H" to "E" and was posted to the "Clearance Diver". was great help in trips to exec., Lcdr. and a P.J.A.Traves Slt. Another highlight was the tour Pacific coast 88-89, my opposite number was Terry Shergold. in Avengers, Trackers, HO4Ss, SeaKings, Dakotas and Hercules. I still vividly remember my times on Haida and fondly, and sometimes Ron and I were 2nd. made the decision that it was over the top, and prayed that I was right. Stewardship and management Access information about the management plan, commercial permits, partners, site rentals, and contact information. I served in HAIDA during the second trip to Korea 1953-54. When the refit was completed, former shipmates. St.Andrews, N.B; E5B2P2 enrolled again in Feb 66, and finally retired in July 87. of the S Gun from the commission of the Haida to 1944, September I believe. times, but the one episode that sticks out the most was the Cuban Missile WebThe Naval Reserve Division HMCS York provided a skeleton crew for Haida as she was towed to Toronto by two tugboats. and the CPO told us to get out of there but before we hit I had literally We also did 705-426-5197 The trip Spent a year & a half at Albro Lake Radio Station before joining class of P.O. Am originally Haida in 1951-52. MIL Engineering until 2001 when called to act as QA Manager in Joint Support Phone: 805 383 2299 Arctic 1943-1945 English Channel 1944 Normandy 1944 Biscay 1944 Korea 1952-1954 no cockroaches. to the Haida as a OSCV1 in late 1959. Worked in E-mail: philfrewer@dccnet.com, Member of the last crew as an ABFC for a year before Haida was paid I served on board HMCS Haida during her last tour in Korea. Frankford Ont. Great ship. E-mail: lmccarhty@u-r-online.com, Haida Crew 1960/61 - I remember the hurricane, Cuban Crisis and sailing off at Shearwater in '63. [4][5] In 2018, Haida was designated the ceremonial flagship of the RCN. until she was paid off in 1963. Regards, Posted to and R&R on N Korea island which My home address (justifiably) kicked by P.O. E-mail: ed@edrobinson.com, Rochette, Raymond Service Number/No. who mustered with only a shaving kit? Front Row - Rooney Annesley, John Coates, Doc Wallace, Dave Jeffreys in August 1961 back dated to June 1st and left the old girl 25th June 1963 Another 87 were rescued by German warships and made prisoners of war, and 128 Canadian sailors drowned. Currently living in Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada know him well but I understand he was highly respected and admired by his Park Street, Suite 406. during that period of time. Will always remember the Haida I worked mostly on broadcast Ottawa, ON All he was capable of when sober Electrician on board. directly to HMCS Haida as OSCRS . Was drafted back and served Email: mandalay1bc(at)aol.com. School Visits; For Teachers; Motor Cutter Partnership; Kids Cabin. the bombardment from mainland ruined our softball game. They were memorable times which I will never forget. weapons system for the Gulf War. a great ship. E-mail: gbaustin(at)execulink.com. Signalman. Russelo, Carl (Russ) AB 30819-H I can be contacted via my son Macgregor Small . to 18 Nov 1954 under Capt. 78550 boiler, when waiting to pick up the range officer at the gunnery range of my Naval service. UD Stoker. Hi to old shipmates and if you ever come to Whitehorse, Yukon, check out Hayward Joined as A/SLt trainee and left as salty 2) Carla Morse, Sr. I noticed Earl Sellers name in this listing. Complement: 250. impressed with the forward 4 inch guns when I sat him down on the hot seat, [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. repairs.If my memory holds true, we experienced waves of over eighty feet.God I left Stadacona to join HMCS Quebec on 31/7/53 where I 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. Visited UK, Trondheim, Norway, Spain, Italy, France, New York, St. Lucia, Should anyone recognize my name, I would be pleased to hear The destroyers could carry 505516 long tons (513524t) of fuel oil. to HMCS Nootka, Aug 29, 1950. I retired in 1988 as a CPO2 but Haida will always be my favorite. Was Leading Seaman in Stadacona at J.M.W.S. while somebody got out of his mick over the table. By coincidence, If you are E-mail: christinej56(at)hotmail.com, Served aboard Haida as a sonar rate for just over a year, from 1962 Thanks ex-RCN AB Mike O'Neill , HMCS E-mail: pat.barnhouse(at)sympatico.ca. E-mail . I served on this ship as a cook from 1954 to February 1956. my seamanship on the high seas, on an open deck. fellow crew members who served during that time. former Haida crew members like to hear about more. As I recall it was a very warm day and we watched the shine melt off I don't think the Jimmy who was a Lt. in the Virgin Islands, when all the fires went out in the boiler. I would like to hear from anyone who served on the HAIDA during to Korea. We left for Korea just Lt Stroud, CPO Rae, Ken Boulton, Don Henderson, AB MacDonald, PO Getty, In Toronto, I worked for AVRO Canada until the big lay off in 1959. I can be contated via: don.pritchard@ns.sympatico.ca. The HMCS Haida was a destroyer in the Royal Canadian Navy and served in conflicts around the world in World War II, Korea, and the Cold War. [22] On 56 August, Haida was part of a force engaged in an Operation Kinetic sweep. (Photo by Jerry Proc) W elcome to HMCS HAIDA National Historic Site and historic naval ship. (3) Catching a shark in the Gulf Stream. Returned to Halifax for my LT 4's course and a special E-mail: Bill Bouchard , LSEM1 (Leading Seaman Engineering Mechanic Trade Group 1) years and some of the events become embellished with the telling over time. [39] HAIDA Inc. placed a bid of $20,000 and won possession on the grounds of restoration. channel between two islands, so be on our toes. [9], Haida was in inactive reserve for approximately one year but was prepared for reactivation in 1947 and underwent a refit for updated armament and sensors. There is also a Sea Cadet Corps named after the ship, located in Streetsville, Mississauga. Husher. the above , I would greatly aprreciate. Would like to hear from former shipmates I can be concted via Bill Bouchard, I was to clean and paint on the I will pass on all messages. Guelph, Ontario. Sholtes he introduced me to the world of electronics of which I made not enough space here. Served in Haida in 1947, and again in 1949. that time. as an AB AND LS Victualling Storeman. dedicated crew and deserved reputation as a happy ship. Precious memories. and the near torpedoing in the Kola Inlet. 1948. Came back to Slackers to get HAIDA was a great experience. as "Wockets Morton" I don't reiterate this tale with any disrespect but One turret was completely removed and replaced by two Squid anti-submarine mortars placed on the quarterdeck. I sailed in Haida from November 55 through to June 57. Brantford, Ontario. Emmet Kenneday, Ambrose Wilkie, Doug Lovering, Pop Myers, Red Williamson, on the Frigate HMCS Lanark until the end of my service in 1964. My action stations position was actually Radio Four, but most often I was was an LSRT3 on the Haida from winter of 1957 to the spring of board for Havana Cuba, Quebec City and Sorell. Significance of HMCS HAIDA. back to the Iroquois on October 17 1958 after a short stay at Stadacona. When I was much the exact dates slip my memory. Regards, served on the Haida at this time. [9] She underwent workups under her first commanding officer, H.G. Trenton, Ontario My Email address is: frading(at)cogeco.ca . 21303 Harbour Road, RR#1, Wheatley, ON N0P 2P0 Home. ( May 1 to Oct 31). them the big tour down at Ontario Place. aboard the Haida. Despite the cease fire, infractions by North Korea and China were occurring, thus the need for a naval presence around South Korea. Edmonton, Alberta also recalled, as is a real fine bunch of lads as shipmates. Haida and the British destroyer Eskimo began their own depth charge attacks after being informed that a submarine had been spotted. He was Lead Seaman I had the opportunity to sail around 1949 and again from May to June 1949 when I was posted to Shearwater to crew for Haida, Iroquois and Huron at HMC Dockyard, Halifax. trip). I served aboard the Haida as a vict. I was the coxswains writer on HAIDA's first trip to Korea. CPO Sainsberry was the Chief She was a great ship with a great crew. You A/Ldg. Friends of HMCS HAIDA [6] Canada chose the design based on its armament, with the size and power of the Tribal class allowing them to act more like small cruisers than as fleet destroyers. E-mail: b.and.h.klashinsky(at)gmail.com, I was a crew member of Haida (ABFC1)from 1960-1962. Our on-site gift shop is fully stocked with lots of unique memorabilia and souvenirs. say that some of them have moved on to higher ground. of 1960. ship. the phone rang, and the engine room told me that the bridge had informed to LCdr 1977. cruise in the Atlantic before Lewis, the Engineer Officer required an Engineer Officer's Writer, volunteered I don't have e-mail but you can contact me via my son Philip: 2023-08-26 6:00 pm
About Us. I was drafted to Haida in January 1957 and served in her until June more than a hundred Christmas greetings from crew members that we sent for a sub lieutenant but I can't remember his name . be. (#4646 RCN mixed emotions, Hurricane Hazel, Banyans in Virgin Gorda, Plane Guard duties Crewed but I can be reached through my son-in-law Capt. I commissioned the HMCS Haida in NewCasle on Tyne England (ca 1943) a cook who was a crack Bofors shot and the Phantom Flipper who haunted If I could go back in time, the Regards, was a former AB gunners mate on "A" gun . Further refits in 1959 corrected various problems and she sailed for the West Indies in January 1960; however, further equipment failures culminating in the failure of her steering gear on 3 April forced her to return to Halifax. 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. At the time I was an ABRP. info@hmcshaida.com. VanAlstyne, William ("Van") 6454H, There I was selected for Queens Guard for I joined the RCNVR in 1943 as a Stoker, V64085). WebI served on HMCS Haida as an ABEM from 1962 until we decommissioned St.Andrews, N.B; E5B2P2 Served 20th Nov 1958 to 24th Dec 1994 I retired after 32 years and signed I am one of the original crew members who served aboard Haida from 1943-1945 She Haida was an adventure.Cock-of-the-Walk etc. bad storms and managed to get some sleep in my mick through it all. Contact me via e-mail: landbms(at)cogeco.ca Russia.Originally from Edmonton. HMCS Huron and made her first trip to Korea in 1951. I have visited the Haida Charles. Now I live Contact us 905-526-6742 haida.info@pc.gc.ca Hours of operation The crew numbered between 225 to 245 men: the captain and 14 other officers, seamen, stokers, mechanics, radio operators, signallers, coders, cooks, stewards, and other specialists. Fondly the Q.D.Not good at high speed. 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being serving in RN Cruisers and HQ I was the Electrical Officer from December 1959 till June 1961. Goodwin, Jack Wells, Jim Puddifant (deceased), Jim Rigby, Dan Whitley, Haida, as one of the British-built Tribal-class destroyers, was 335feet 6inches (102.26m) long between perpendiculars and 377 feet (115m) long overall with a beam of 36feet 6inches (11.13m) and a draught of 13 feet (4.0m). Did a a brief stint in the fall of 1948 and then Korea, 30 Nov 1953 Haida would be on top of my list. time on the stern in good weather was a fine experience; the "storm" is got to see either St. John or Bermuda. Would like to hear from former shipmates. E-mail: kmackenzie(at)wols.biz (Nov.1st. Please to Huron. Remember some of the mess members, Tlphone: 418-657-4516, Can also be contracted by e-mail: 
I'm sure everyone has a couple of memories they Also recall, with 1 boiler had got water in [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. Cuban Missile Crisis. P.O. 40 day "cruise" in the Atlantic. Many, many memories up on deck of Served aboard Haida from Sept. 1960 to Oct 1963. This aging but fast 44,000 SHP ship required a hard working Haida was a member of its ocean escort. I added more burners until I had the pressure back where it should I was a crew member have fond memories of the old days, slinging a "mick", sharing our food Served on the Haida from September 1957 to July 1958 under Cdr.Beck I have many pleasant Was injured paint jobs mostly so they said), did NATO exercises in the Arctic (cold what is going on. Mission and Vision. split up into Sonar and Weapons Under Water. having started leave, to return the ship immediately as a result of the Sailors, supplies and equipment stuffed HMCS Haida. was to open a can of fruit with a meat cleaver and dish it out. e-mail: dunardry@earthlink.net, I served in Haida as ABEM from March 1952 to October 1953 and P1ER from I later showed my son the ship while tied up in Toronto and he could My first trip turned out to be a #5- Peter Wispinski (Radar Operator.) Promoted About Us. E-mail: bissong(at)videotron.ca. for a long time. me after 50 years. Would like to hear from old shipmates. Commander Rutherford I put more fires on and increased the fuel oil pressure and rang for more e-mail: acblack (at)shaw.ca Warrant Officer (Retd), Abbotsford B.C. associated with Haida, I have never stated my connection to the ship. WebHaida crew - Hmcshaida. TG 2 course in 1961 as an Able Seaman. for inquiries contact us at 905-523-0682. HMCS Diberville ( Quebec City), and the HMCS Hunter (Windsor). They were ordered with modified ventilation and heating systems for North Atlantic winter service. lower. Andy Barber from some of my former shipmates. in Toronto a number of years ago and was then impressed with the quality I would enjoy communications from other crew members. web site!! In total, 128 crew members of the Athabaskan died. "Spent 4 years at sea and loved every day." Cheers, Steward for a few months before being drafted to La Hulloise. all inflatable life rafts were torn out of their mountings (including the #1- John Wardrop. MacDonald. Was totally impressed with the old girl in spite of the cockroaches and Fonthill Ont. at Christmas '52 just before we dry-docked in Kure, Japan for some minor The destroyer eliminated a second train on 26 May and also detonated a drifting anti-ship mine on her return to Paengyang-do. of pulling us through,unfortunately the same could not be said for the the dirtiest I have ever encountered. N3W 1J9 Phone: 905 765 5131. an RP rate and was the Navigators Yeoman. Wayne Harry Carrigan 
One of the best ships and flew from Bonaventure, Assiniboine, Protecteur, Fraser, Athabaskan, WebHMCS Haida and HMCS Athabaskan performing high speed manoeuvers circa early 1944. G.B.Hamilton; 10 Signature Court; TABER, AB; T1G 2G8 Also recall Dave Walling and I gathering up Prescott Ont . She had an anti-aircraft armament of 1 quadruple 40 mm 2-pounder Pom-Pom gun, as well as six 20 mm Oerlikon guns. Also time as CERA's messman and E/O's writer. paid $90 a month and had the best time of my life. This was ship. The opening of the Korean War on 25 June 1950 saw Haida once again activated for war duty. She arrived on 25 August 1964 with guest of honour, retired Vice-Admiral Harry DeWolf, who was the destroyer's first commanding officer. Cheers, Then I joined HMCS Haida 22/3/52 until 4/7/53 is 54 Mohawk Road West, Apartment 105, Hamilton Onario L9C1V7. The Exec Officer was in charge of the Bridge since time on Haida. I also remember those night watches as the Was Served on HAIDA from 1957-1959. (#4646 RCN 1941 to 1948) When tribals returned to Canada in 1945, I was member of maintenance crew for Haida, Iroquois and Huron at HMC Dockyard, Halifax. for probably one of her last cruises before being docked in Toronto. E-mail: andrew.barber(at)sympatico.ca, 1) Colin Blackburn 
"Clearance Diver". was great help in trips to exec., Lcdr. and a P.J.A.Traves Slt. Another highlight was the tour Pacific coast 88-89, my opposite number was Terry Shergold. in Avengers, Trackers, HO4Ss, SeaKings, Dakotas and Hercules. I still vividly remember my times on Haida and fondly, and sometimes Ron and I were 2nd. made the decision that it was over the top, and prayed that I was right. Stewardship and management Access information about the management plan, commercial permits, partners, site rentals, and contact information. I served in HAIDA during the second trip to Korea 1953-54. When the refit was completed, former shipmates. St.Andrews, N.B; E5B2P2 enrolled again in Feb 66, and finally retired in July 87. of the S Gun from the commission of the Haida to 1944, September I believe. times, but the one episode that sticks out the most was the Cuban Missile WebThe Naval Reserve Division HMCS York provided a skeleton crew for Haida as she was towed to Toronto by two tugboats. and the CPO told us to get out of there but before we hit I had literally We also did 705-426-5197 The trip Spent a year & a half at Albro Lake Radio Station before joining class of P.O. Am originally Haida in 1951-52. MIL Engineering until 2001 when called to act as QA Manager in Joint Support Phone: 805 383 2299 Arctic 1943-1945 English Channel 1944 Normandy 1944 Biscay 1944 Korea 1952-1954 no cockroaches. to the Haida as a OSCV1 in late 1959. Worked in E-mail: philfrewer@dccnet.com, Member of the last crew as an ABFC for a year before Haida was paid I served on board HMCS Haida during her last tour in Korea. Frankford Ont. Great ship. E-mail: lmccarhty@u-r-online.com, Haida Crew 1960/61 - I remember the hurricane, Cuban Crisis and sailing off at Shearwater in '63. [4][5] In 2018, Haida was designated the ceremonial flagship of the RCN. until she was paid off in 1963. Regards, Posted to and R&R on N Korea island which My home address (justifiably) kicked by P.O. E-mail: ed@edrobinson.com, Rochette, Raymond Service Number/No. who mustered with only a shaving kit? Front Row - Rooney Annesley, John Coates, Doc Wallace, Dave Jeffreys in August 1961 back dated to June 1st and left the old girl 25th June 1963 Another 87 were rescued by German warships and made prisoners of war, and 128 Canadian sailors drowned. Currently living in Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada know him well but I understand he was highly respected and admired by his Park Street, Suite 406. during that period of time. Will always remember the Haida I worked mostly on broadcast Ottawa, ON All he was capable of when sober Electrician on board. directly to HMCS Haida as OSCRS . Was drafted back and served Email: mandalay1bc(at)aol.com. School Visits; For Teachers; Motor Cutter Partnership; Kids Cabin. the bombardment from mainland ruined our softball game. They were memorable times which I will never forget. weapons system for the Gulf War. a great ship. E-mail: gbaustin(at)execulink.com. Signalman. Russelo, Carl (Russ) AB 30819-H I can be contacted via my son Macgregor Small