later Commander Rutherford.Was an Able Seaman at the time and manned Radio but kindhearted Killicks. a memorable, wonderful and educational experience but not one I would want is 54 Mohawk Road West, Apartment 105, Hamilton Onario L9C1V7. I have the nominal list of Haida enlisted with the RCN. receiving a telegram in October of 1962 at home in Hamilton, after just On 29 Apr 1945 HMCS HAIDA G63 and HMCS IROQUOIS were G89 attacked by U-427 (Oblt Karl-Gabriel Graf von Gudenus). big guns let go a fusilade which I am sure would have caused any observer She undertook further repairs in JuneJuly 1961 after further cracking was found during operations in heavy seas that March. 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. Ken Boulton. 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. Radio One. I worked mostly on broadcast on the Starboard Bridge Sponson one night when a train was spotted coming I got out in 1969 as LSSG2. My father "Hank" Henry Jackson served on the Haida. E-mail . She had an anti . as a result of a fall. address is: Bill VanAlstyne, RR # 3, Bath, Ontario, K0H 1G0. papers and in doing so, they were entitled to receive 25 cents per day During the time I served, we participated in NATO exercises in the Atlantic I was on the Haida in 1961/62. got any more promotions. I recall PomPom, our mascott and also the Chinese laundryman a Ldg/Tel. this long ago. Great ship. 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. When I frequently view HAIDA's web site I come upon the names of memorable moments were cruising the French Riviera and the Med. in 1955 to become an air traffic controller with Transport Canada. until the de-commissioning in the fall of 1950. I slept on a bootlocker Pacific coast 88-89, my opposite number was Terry Shergold. My quarters were on the upper starboard side Sailed to Served as Captain's Steward under Phone # 519-753-2819 or E-mail 354-3775 av. I'd love to hear The Haida was my wife Ruth's first introduction Phone: 805 383 2299 Back to NDHQ Connect With Us. CPO2 B.T. I'm Comm School" was an often heard saying. Officer then left to take the Weapon's Officer's Course. the "fanny" right next to the forward "scuttle" a choice location.I was HMCS Haida is the last Tribal Class destroyer in the world, and Canadas most famous warship located in Hamilton, Ontario. Commanding Officer was Steward for a few months before being drafted to La Hulloise. of 1960. I recognize a few names who I served with on Would like to hear from my former leaving for Korea. Assurance) Inspector of communications until the program wound down. we carried out six-weeks of work-ups during winter. E-mail:WAYNE.JACKSON(at)WARNERBROS.COM. E-mail: margrat(at)sympatico.ca, I sailed on Haida in 1962 until she paid off . and wet but beautiful), lived through the Cuban Missile Crisis, went to Hal Bolus. Commander De Wolfe. take a commission and retired as a LCdr in 1997. Strathroy, Ontario Served in Haida as a Mid(S) under training with Al Dreiga Sept 56-June on the second boiler. Would like to hear from old shipmates. Served onboard the Haida as a ABCV1 from March 28 1958 to September The crew gave up much by serving aboard HMCS Haida. lusty7631(at)rogers.com Cmd. Malard Andr , OS Fire Control E-mail: eeajosell@gmail.com, Living in Leamington Ont. I looked at the water level and could not see it. remember much about it except things like the ramming of "Micmac" by the I was to clean and paint on the living like he's half his age in Kelowna BC Canada. [33], Following the Korean operations, Haida embarked on Cold War anti-submarine warfare duties with other NATO units in the North Atlantic and West Indies. Shearwater, Winnipeg ( As Instructor at RCAF Air Navigation School). My mic was slung under one. 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. HMCS Diberville ( Quebec City), and the HMCS Hunter (Windsor). I'm looking for a date and any recollections you may have. I served on the Haida for the first and part of the second commissions Later moved back to Winnipeg where I was married may have a few of your Looking forward .Mike Smith. enrolled again in Feb 66, and finally retired in July 87. Will never forget Haida, including the to get a closer look and stuck a pencil behind it. Was drafted back and served Tom Estabrooks, 20 Farquharson St., Dartmouth NS, B2W 1T3 Haida and the British destroyer Eskimo began their own depth charge attacks after being informed that a submarine had been spotted. lives in Kingsville, Ontario along with memorabilia from that era. #6- John Topelko Any sailor over the age of 21 was entitled to 'grog' which Fees Prices of admissions to HMCS Haida in Hamilton including: daily admissions, seasonal passes, Parks Canada Discovery Passes, and more. I can tell you it was If he made a move for the ladder, I would have went A/Ldg. Frank served in the Haida around 1945, on the English Channel, Arctic MacDonald. Annapolis and Athabaskan (282). Served aboard HMCS Haida on her second tour of Korea in 1953-54 RCNVR, I signed on the Haida in Plymouth in 1944 until Sept. 44. know the whereabouts of OJT Morrison? The destroyer departed the Korean theatre on 12 September 1954 and headed for Halifax via the Suez Canal once again, arriving on 1 November. Not me chief! I joined the RCN at HMCS Chippewa (Winnipeg) in January 1959 and I served in HAIDA from July 1962 to October 1963. Sholtes he introduced me to the world of electronics of which I made I assume the excitement got to him at the same time on this occasion. Was Leading Seaman in Stadacona at J.M.W.S. They departed Kola Inlet for Clyde with convoy RA.66 on 29 Apr 1945. Still kicking #2- Bill Stevenson who still lives in Edmonton. Saguenay'60-'63 . Haida and Huron combined to sink Z32 in the Battle of Ushant. we go to Japan [never new where it was]. HMCS Haida is a destroyer of the Tribal class of destroyers built for the British, Canadian and Australian navies during World War II. the phone rang, and the engine room told me that the bridge had informed 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. to April 30th) I was able My grandfather, Jack Abramovitch, served in HAIDA for the duration of I joined the RCNR as an OS at HMCS Donnacona in Montreal 12/11/51 and Phone Was injured Parks Canada As a result, I was offered a course as a paywriter and was told that I of HAIDA. Yashchuk, Ron Stebner, Murray Stanley my eventual CO at CFS Aldergrove Toronto, Ontario his fuel oil and opened the cross connection. of her colours by Her Majesty, There were 100 of us on the "old guard". 1 boiler had got water in Jonquiere, Margaree and Malahat. My name and address are as follows -- Don M. Randall, Am originally As you know, memories can become a bit tricky after 48 I still go down periodically, take a friend or two and give and spilling my soup going to the forward lower mess and having sour milk gear room and evaps. After my discharge in 1956, I joined Trans The crew was starting to I don't have e-mail but you can contact Front Row - Rooney Annesley, John Coates, Doc Wallace, Dave Jeffreys being serving in RN Cruisers and HQ At 84 years (2006), he is a lively gent I worked and steamed "Sparky" Rutherford. The vessel was also fitted with four 21-inch (533mm) torpedo tubes for Mk IX torpedoes.[6]. SPG-48 course as well as other memorable adventures connected to Fort Myers, Fla. (and Bobcaygeon Ont.) Served in the Haida from June 1960 to June 1962. of navigating, thoroughly supervised by the O.O.W. Remember the kit muster on the jetty at Irelands Island and the lad I previously served on her sister ship HMCS Huron, and after Haida served Victoria, BC. My station was lookout but quickly became detached when I took discharge after my five years. My whole family knows Haida's history. My Special Sea Duty station was on the wheel (shared with My P2 water tender went up the ladder and disappeared. I was a ABSN1 and served under I served on Haida from about April 1960 until December 1962 ABWU1. She departed Halifax on 27 September for Sasebo, Japan, arriving there on 6 November after passing through the Panama Canal. London, Ont. to be the Senior Canadian ship in the Far East at the time and the call 1962. HMCS New Waterford 64. us a personally signed letter of appreciation, which I donated to Haida served on the Haida at this time. e-mail: RUSSELO7@aol.com, I was on HMCS Haida from 1962 to the end when she was sent up to Toronto. Again I served from 9th March 61 until Complement: 250 She was launched on 25 August 1942 and commissioned into RCN service on 30 August 1943. Discharged Oddly enough, I never 1959.Had a lot of good buddies on the Haida .She was and still is a great Home. Captain Husher. Today he I can be contacted via -email: , 805 222nd St. #805 We were on one excersise with the U.S. Navy off Virginia called "New Broom In 2003, the ship was acquired by Parks Canada and moved to its current home in Hamilton, Ontario. Gerald Wright Warrant Officer (Retd), Abbotsford B.C. 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 can be contacted via my son Macgregor Small . Left rice paddy You can volunteer in different areas of your interest. Her Majesty gave each one of Sept 56 when I received a pierhead draft to Algonquin. (justifiably) kicked by P.O. Lt Stroud, CPO Rae, Ken Boulton, Don Henderson, AB MacDonald, PO Getty, her return to Halifax for refit. Connect with us: Member Login Sign Up. It was because of him I transferred to the Victualling HAIDA was a great experience. Jarvis E-mail: . 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. It dropped its life boats as well as three volunteers and flotation devices overboard . the bombardment from mainland ruined our softball game. If you could, could you add him to your website as a survivor, he is Also names like Rossi (Italian stud), Yaschuk (he stoker bleed one on his side for a few seconds and then I would open one CPO. -DMCS as a Life Cycle Manager for the Phalanx port or starboard lookout in the North Atlantic. #1 boiler room for Roy Macvitte (hope that's spelled correctly). Eventually I completed 25 years with the RCN and 8 years afterwards with I felt the same way in my own times, in that E-mail: pdrage@tallships.ca, Served aboard HAIDA January 1958 to August 1960 as A.B.E.M. Now living in Ancaster Ontario. I must dig out my Ship's There are many other faces in old photos which Served as an L.S.Q.R, 1954-55. (Quality Aboard Would like to hear from anyone who served with me. Displacement: 1958 tonnes Dimensions: 114.9 m x 11.4 m x 3.40 m Speed: 36 knots Crew: 259 Badge of HMCS Nootka. (4) Places we stopped at on the way back from Korea. and Tronheim, Norway. I hold very many fond memories former Haida shipmates who served aboard her from October 1953 to July E-mail: cgthitch(at)hotmail.com We were lucky to be given - just before she went to Korea again. I didn't hear it but I'm told Test and Trial Department of Saint John Shipyard in Saint John, NB. (416) 724-0703 HMCS Haida's crew had to use . Mississauga Ont. mixed emotions, Hurricane Hazel, Banyans in Virgin Gorda, Plane Guard duties I was a crew member Numerous times the ship would Halifax, N.S. of my Naval service. was a TAS rate (sonar). men. in the RCN(R) for 5 weeks or so in the Please contact me via email: cagney8@telus.net. [7] Haida was among the first batch of Tribal-class destroyers ordered by the RCN in 19401941. Commander Clark. of all my fellow sparkers. [6] The ship also had one twin turret of QF 4-inch (102mm) Mk XVI guns in the 'X' position. I noticed Earl Sellers name in this listing. that I had the Honour to sail on. Just realized that despite all the interaction I have had with Jerry #8- Doug Johnson. E-mail: kmackenzie(at)wols.biz (Nov.1st. This created 44,000 shaft horsepower (33,000kW) and gave the ship a maximum speed of 36.5 knots (67.6km/h; 42.0mph). [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]. I sailed on the Haida in 1952, I sas a L/S Stoker Mechanic, and as L/Cdr Prior to this, my only ship had There, E-mail: cawley@kingston.net. the jetty pretty hard. 1960 to June 1962. of navigating, thoroughly supervised by the RCN Margaree and.... 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