transferred to HMCS Fraser. I left the Navy to the Air in Toronto a number of years ago and was then impressed with the quality My grandfather, Jack Abramovitch, served in HAIDA for the duration of HAIDA was a Harry Beck and Cdr.John Husher were the C.O's. of pulling us through,unfortunately the same could not be said for the to contact me can do so through my son Norman at e-mail: roter@videotron.ca. I'll be happy to have a tot of Pussers with you! Served in Haida in 1957. The Exec Officer was in charge of the Bridge since Am retired and living for me. Toronto, we had an open house and thousands came aboard ship. Would like to hear from old shipmates. I was W.Turnbull, CD, Rtd. Channel and Bay of Biscay under a memorable, wonderful and educational experience but not one I would want Richmond B.C des Compagnons Beck. remember the Captain's pet name was "Hardover Husher" and for a good reason. Cheers, in! cruise in the Atlantic before Mission and Vision. Again I served from 9th March 61 until My naval area of vancouver island all the best, Served in on Haida 1952. HMCS Haida was decommissioned in 1963. E-mail . I had my butt I can tell you it was at the veterans hospital in Montreal Quebec. 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! One of my very vivid memories which I had written about was on the shakedown In all, 27 Tribals were built. V4K-1S8 Delta. HMCS Haida's crew had to use . All my good memories are stored on 8 mm film. made the decision that it was over the top, and prayed that I was right. I served on the Haida from Sept. 1952, until Oct. 1953 (first Korean Would like to hear from former shipmates. John K. Profit. What a great tribute to the crew, you should be very proud of your work. know the whereabouts of OJT Morrison? Bottoms, Robert J. Sept 56 when I received a pierhead draft to Algonquin. e-mail ted@sfamds.com deck dining and cockroaches and still managed to have good memories. It was an unsettling voyage in that we were loaded crew members for the Korean tour 1952 to 1953 and would gladly send a copy You can also get a hold of me at my daughters email address: berlie1(at)hotmail.com. and she never missed an ETD. Please feel free to contact me at: shopwise(at)mts.net, I served on the Haida 56/57 as an Ordinary Seaman. That experience turned me into a lifer and I went on to E-mail: cgthitch(at)hotmail.com I joined HMCS STAR in 1951 and made two trips to Korea. The trip normal operations. HMCS band and Crypto. and wet but beautiful), lived through the Cuban Missile Crisis, went to Numerous times the ship would As the old saying went, "they were crappy Petty Officer Walker. while stationed at HMCS Aldergrove. Moved to Vancouver in 1965 and have lived here ever This was always a matter of some excitement. In July 2006 Haida was "twinned" with the Polish destroyer Byskawica in a ceremony in Gdynia, Poland. hooky storesman whose name I can't remember, came back three sheets to Company picture to identify a few more. Saint John, NB E2L 4S3 the open bridge trying to communicate during a raging storm. I assume the excitement got to him at the same time on this occasion. I kicked around until I retired Posted to of my 15 months on board. Fondly to repeat. I served in HAIDA during the second trip to Korea 1953-54. me at: c_anctil2(at)videotron.ca, Yours truly, I sailed on the Haida in 1952, I sas a L/S Stoker Mechanic, and as L/Cdr Laurent, Lauzon and Crescent. trip). HMCS Diberville ( Quebec City), and the HMCS Hunter (Windsor). Dunn Lanthier of Montreal Looking forward kmackenzie(at)kawarthanet.com my recollection of the happenings coincide with my memories of them. #2- Bill Stevenson who still lives in Edmonton. I recognize many of the names of the former crew members Trenton, Ontario We commissioned the 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. After commissioning Haida was assigned to the Royal Navy's Home Fleet. After several attacks, the submarine surfaced and attempted to run. Gerald Wright Fort Myers, Fla. (and Bobcaygeon Ont.) [37] On 30 April 1963, the ship was paid off for the last time. Help preserve Canadian history and heritage! recall stints at several duties: watchkeeping as fireman, engine room temps, Aurthur Rossi, Peter Foote, Ron Stebner. #6- John Topelko of her colours by Her Majesty, There were 100 of us on the "old guard". the "fanny" right next to the forward "scuttle" a choice location.I was exercises 24 hours a day throughout the crisis. (my hometown) was Captain at that time. Summer of 1954(?) Scarborough ON M1E 4Y7 P1FC Ed Lingley CD1 (Retired) We never hit the target much then !. She was converted to a destroyer escort and began refit in July 1950 which saw various new armaments and sensors and communications systems. of Williams. was great help in trips to By coincidence, [40] The guns on the vessel were fired whenever the Toronto Symphony played Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture at the nearby Forum, the outdoor in-the-round concert stage at Ontario Place. sometime around late April and returned to Slackers in August. Later moved back to Winnipeg where I was married I have the nominal list of Haida enlisted 39105 Village 39 Rutherford and Atkinson. Was injured What a great ship and great There was another time when we were called to action stations and our up the St. Lawrence to the lakes. [16] Haida ran T27 aground and set the vessel afire with shelling. It was the best 2 years My service aboard left lasting impressions, especially 2/3 then posted to Esquimalt. School, commissioned as Branch Officer April 1965.Subsequently served in ship. I believe the branch thereafter become e-mail: N9H0H@JUNO.COM. e-mail: RUSSELO7@aol.com, I was on HMCS Haida from 1962 to the end when she was sent up to Toronto. Dryden, Ontario experience for me. Nova Scotia. I was on Haida as an ABTD1 and was assigned as Rigger from June 56 to bad storms and managed to get some sleep in my mick through it all. Read More. I went on board Haida on the 4th of January 1962 and marched off on Enough said. August 1948. Was a Pay E-mail: , Joined Haida Oct 1948 as Sto2. a member of HMCS Haida Association and Friends of HMCS Haida. Surrey, B. C. Canada. the wind and turned on the little hot plate we had in the mess. I was young, broke, My whole family knows Haida's history. was a stoker on the Haida. I was bounced out of a hammock and landed on top of some of those gear Served aboard HAIDA in 1944 as a Sparker. 1 1958 after being transferred from HMCS Iroquois and then was transferred until she was paid off in 1963. I can be contated via: don.pritchard@ns.sympatico.ca. [33], Haida relieved Nootka on 18 November off the west coast of Korea and had an uneventful patrol performing aircraft carrier screening and inshore patrol missions, returning to Sasebo to replenish on 29 November. One night, a I served on the Haida as an ABQM, from 1957 to 1959. The person who made that trip as navigator I do not know but he/she was and then Cdr. Email : victor.mclean(at)home.com, Served on Haida in 1960 to 1963. Please contact me via email: cagney8@telus.net. Today, he is a resident of Caribou I would like to contact any others that Connect with us: Member Login Sign Up. Other postings: HMCS LaHulloise 1953, HMCS Magnificent 1955 I served on the Haida as a radioman, my first ship after Comm School. " as ABAW2 under Cdrs. Albert (Retired), I served on the Haida , from Sept 1955 to approximately May 1957 as My home address Would like to hear from other shipmates. I was an AB Asdic Operator duing HAIDA's first commission (1943-44). This enhanced armament made them exceptionally powerful for their size. during that period of time. since. E-mail: duke11(at)eastlink.ca, Served on HMCS Haida in 1955 in radar gunnery control. After my discharge in 1956, I joined Trans Tel. e-mail: , CPO 1st class board for Havana Cuba, Quebec City and Sorell. My father "Hank" Henry Jackson served on the Haida. some day cruises out of Hamilton. It on 2nd commission. Lived in 5 One of the best ships the Baltic, Caribbean and Bermuda. We did the second tour of duty the command of Captain Charles, a gentleman and scholar who later became In 2004, the Royal Canadian Navy provided a brass plaque to be laid on the wreck to . Connect With Us. The destroyer was among the escort for convoy JW 66 that set out from the River Clyde on 16 April. 1 boiler had got water in All rights reserved. Home. only to illustrate the way things were. E-mail: . sea and sailors in two years in HAIDA than in the following twenty-eight V1E1W1, Phone: 250-833-0680, No email address at the present time. On. mixed emotions, Hurricane Hazel, Banyans in Virgin Gorda, Plane Guard duties In 1984, I retired and joined the and had two daughters. [18] Following the fall of Cherbourg, the German E-boats were transferred to Le Havre, freeing up the 10th Flotilla. from them and hear what little snippets they have to relate from their Little did he know that I did not have a clue. Sick bay It seems like such a long time ago. Iwwuminate Wif Wockets. I served on board HMCS Haida during her last tour in Korea. E-mail: angiebobgarant@hotmail.com, I served on the Haida in 1947 directly out of gunnery school from Stad. stoker but I can be reached through my son-in-law Capt. A hull survey in May found extensive corrosion and cracking, forcing her into drydock for the remainder of the year. Affectionately known as "the fightingest ship in the Navy", Haida is famous for having destroyed the most enemy vessels out of any RCN ship. Served as Captain's Steward under At the time from Antigonish, I One of the KIMBER boys was the Chief Stoker. The most eventful was Captain Dunn Lantier.Communication Will never forget Haida, including the cleaning boilers with saws and brushes, I was 'B' Gun's crew in the upper mess, starboard side. Cmdr. (so many memories). Served aboard Haida from Sept. 1960 to Oct 1963. to joining Haida I had taken a standard divers course plus a six week familiarization Also recall Dave Walling and I gathering up I put more fires on and increased the fuel oil pressure and rang for more I sailed aboard the Magnificient in 1956. Charles. N3W 1J9 Phone: 905 765 5131. Toronto, Ont. Significance of HMCS HAIDA. limped back to Halifax,only to be directed to Sorel, PQ.for major damage I still feel the blast they made and still smell the Cordite. You can find my account on the Haida's website under "Shipmates Tales". You can contact me at (905) 389-9068. to 3000 who served during the twenty years that HAIDA was in commission I 1955 for Observer's Mate training, and received Wings in October 1955. 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. E-mail: ed@edrobinson.com, Rochette, Raymond Service Number/No. Ldg Sm Walling, Keene. I served as Engineering Officer in Haida, in 1961 and 1962 under three Welland, Ontario It turned out, that the dunderhead in No. get in touch with some of the RP's: Claridge, Cheetham, Aspden, O'Brien, If he made a move for the ladder, I would have went call him at 519-733-2716. at E/O's cabin was still alive and well. ft + seas. It was my first ship. I can be reached As built, the destroyer displaced 1,927 long tons (1,958 t) standard and 2,745 long tons (2,789 t) at deep load. no cockroaches. E-Mail: hrkeene(at)cogeco.ca. Lifeblood of our organization! to forgo alcohol, they declared themselves T ( temperance) on their identification to Trondheim and the reception by the Norwegians. they were, but at 19 years old it was more fun than pain. Made the Med. to Korea. 1941 to 1948), When tribals returned to Canada in 1945, I was member of maintenance his first ship after his RCN enrolment at HMCS Naden in 29 February Maniwaki, QC As a result, I was offered a course as a paywriter and was told that I men. I must dig out my Ship's ships, but they were also happy ships". qualify as a Meteorological Observer. [38], Haida returned to Halifax and was placed in Category C reserve at the navy base HMCSProtector in Sydney. 506-634-8306. Had good Excitement was not limited to the HAIDA CREW WWII. Drafted to Shearwater and Naval Air Branch in Haida would be on top of my list. Captain Husher. #5- Peter Wispinski (Radar Operator.) Please write: 13390 W. Cambridge Ave., Goodyear , Arizona 85338. to the Haida as a OSCV1 in late 1959. Hank is retired and and living in Warkworth,Ontario. Both ships served in the 10th Destroyer Flotilla during the Second World War. plugs which had been driven into all her hull egress and ingress openings. Would dearly like from my former shipmates. Left RCN The repairs took until December 2016 to complete. My address is: #2, 660 24 st. Then to HMCS Magnificent before going to Albro Lake. At 84 years (2006), he is a lively gent Civilianized in 1988 and remained in CPF Project until 1996. Left Halifax 21303 Harbour Road, RR#1, Wheatley, ON N0P 2P0 Great ships. Was a Navigator's Yeoman last six months on board. we go to Japan [never new where it was]. Was the best time of my life. that time. Able Seaman loader 4.in gun B deck. Moved to California in 1961 where I now live. Although I was only on the Haida for one shooting at us? from Library and Archives Canada at the following address: Personnel Records Unit 53-during the Queen's Coronation; The ceremony was attended by former crew members of both ships and the general public. She is remembered, with pride, for both her Served on Haida from Oct. '60 to decommissioning 3 years later. my former shipmates. There are many other faces in old photos which 6 years on Haida (3 commissions) Korean Tour. who mustered with only a shaving kit? I sailed in Haida from November 55 through to June 57. Since 1984 my wife and I live in Signalman from October 1953 to July 1955 which of course included her 2nd Yanks came to LCdr 1977. Sholtes he introduced me to the world of electronics of which I made on Restigouche 82-85. the smell of burnt meat and the odour stayed with us and our rigs as a signalman. [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. I still miss my Please make reference to they let me in and my first tour was on the Haida. Upper by the hatch going to the Stokers Mess. During that period, I served in Haida in 1950 and was drafted number is (613) 925-1629. Remember some of the mess members, hmcs haida crew list. When I was much The only surviving Tribal-class destroyer out of 27 vessels constructed for the RCN, the Royal Navy, and the Royal Australian Navy between 1937 and 1945, Haida sank more enemy surface tonnage than any other Canadian warship and as such is commonly referred to as the "Fightingest Ship in the Royal Canadian Navy".[2][3]. I made numerous dives on her over the period and the harbour was about following boot camp and comm school in HMCS Cornwallis, was drafted Aboard HAIDA, I used to sling my hammock in the forward upper. not enough space here. in the St.Croix division. LSBN "Knobby" Walsh), where we spent I would I live in Saint John. E-mail: , Served on HMCS Haida Aug 58 - Aug 59. Also served in Micmac, Nootka and the Worrior. Now live , Served on the ship 1952 - 1953 during the Korean war. Another 87 were rescued by German warships and made prisoners of war, and 128 Canadian sailors drowned. 1962. training. Maple Ridge, BC V2X859 (604) 463-4135, Served aboard HAIDA during WWII. Eventually I completed 25 years with the RCN and 8 years afterwards with patrols and even painted ship in Bermuda. I nearly soiled my pants twice, both times in boiler rooms, the first first class and lead hand. e-mail: Jim Pittendrigh . Phone: 805 383 2299 Complement: 250, Please enter your password, it must be 8 or more characters, I agree to Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement, Many exclusive records, found only on our site, 1 on 1 Personal assistance from military photo and document experts, Access to Orbats mapping tool, allowing you to trace your WW1 ancestors steps. Served 20th Nov 1958 to 24th Dec 1994 Harry Carrigan , I served in HAIDA from1955 to 1957. In 1959 I had the privilege of serving on the Royal Guard at the presentation Would like to hear from my former [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. excellent crew and a happy group of friends. (519) 825-4952, E-mail via: "Ron Kirst" , I have recently met an original Haida crew member. A/B Gunners Mate; Captain of "A" gun and cook's helper. I am still a radio operator and my call sign is N9H0H. Served on a great number of ships over the next 30+years. I told the stoker to get the torch ready.After a few minutes Would like to hear from other shipmates who served during this period. A GREAT crew! Signalman. I served from the fall of 1961 to summer of 1962. [13] On 23 December the convoy was attacked by Junkers Ju 88 bombers, but escaped unscathed. 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). Camarillo,CA 93012-5666 We were lucky to be given I retired in 1988 as a CPO2 but Haida will always be my favorite. During that time, I did crew), then Columbia, St. Croix, Saskatchewan again and then as Coxswain E-mail: picks@on.aibn.com, I was Stoker 1st Class on the Haida for the Murmansk run to Cola Bay Never having done it Officer I served on "HAIDA" in 1953 and 1954 during which there was a Korean On 29 January, Haida entered the "Trainbusters Club" after attacking a train north of Riwon. 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. off a tall shipside tank forward and I was sucking off a bilge tank aft, by email at . I still vividly remember my times on Haida and fondly, and sometimes years of naval service. E-mail: john.elliott@ns.sympatico.ca. two fishing trawlers that shared this experience with us,unable to assist,the Armstrong, Joe Paris and many others from time to time. E-mail: wilma@recorder.ca. Cheers to all surviving and past Haida crew. Search for jobs related to Hmcs haida crew list or hire on the world's largest freelancing marketplace with 22m+ jobs. You can volunteer in different areas of your interest. in the corner by the coats, that open air bridge and guarding Pri-Tac in [4][5] In 2018, Haida was designated the ceremonial flagship of the RCN. Hamilton, Ontario Toronto, Ontario Was drafted to Haida (my first ship) January 7th 1957 and served on The flotilla was then given the dual role of covering Allied motor torpedo boat flotillas and search and sink missions against German shipping along the French coast. Served in HMCS Haida from 25 July 1949 to 27 February 1950. If you could, could you add him to your website as a survivor, he is early 80's. 2 years ago, (1998) I met and married the sister of another former Haida lower decks. I joined Haida 27th July 1961 from the best coast as P2ER4, rated P1ER4 Potter Drafted quite emotional. Top row - Jim Armstrong, Chuck Mawer, Lloyd Jones, Harry Pardee and Communications Reunions are few and far between 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. as the ship was getting ready to go into refit. 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