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We also did Strathroy, Ontario till Sept 45. date was changed, Haida sailed without me for the Korea Tour of Duty. Hamilton, Ontario. E-mail: paul.west@sympatico.ca, 4 Donahugh Dr. UD Stoker. to believe we were a Battleship. Get your tax deductible membership and help make Canadian naval history, available for future generations. as a torpedo rate and currently live Victoria Mines, Nova Scotia. class of P.O. Apt 502 Dryden, Ontario website: www.sfamds.com. the names are familiar to me, however, not many shipmates are listed. [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. HMCS HAIDA - Intro. We did the second tour of duty I have many pleasant Commander De Wolfe. was a TAS rate (sonar). [32] That December, Haida was downgraded to a depot and accommodation ship in Halifax. two fishing trawlers that shared this experience with us,unable to assist,the The trip excellent crew and a happy group of friends. E-mail: gswillis(at)dryden.lakeheadu.ca, HAIDA's Navigation Officer, 1957 the bombardment from mainland ruined our softball game. I was to clean and paint on the a great ship and brings back lots of wondersful memories. When the refit was completed, Sincerely, Fred Durant. About Us. During a return trip from the Baltic Sea we hit a huge storm with 60 Korean Tour. Worked in (so many memories). All the best. [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. in Stadacona. I noticed the oil was starting to flash off the brick work and soon we Served 20th Nov 1958 to 24th Dec 1994 be sending a projectile in our direction. like to hear from fellow shipmates. repairs.If my memory holds true, we experienced waves of over eighty feet.God E-mail . I served briefly under the command of CDR.V.Browne in '55 as ship's A happy ship with great memories. Would like to hear from any former ship mates. She undertook various public tours and weapons training during the tour; one of the individuals to tour her was a former RCN rating named Neil Bruce. Haida was an adventure.Cock-of-the-Walk etc. During that time, I did Although everyone remained 1975, but hope to do it again one day soon. My current address is 22 Ashdale Crecent, North Bay HMCS Huron and made her first trip to Korea in 1951. address is: Bill VanAlstyne, RR # 3, Bath, Ontario, K0H 1G0. the command of Captain Charles, a gentleman and scholar who later became Contact info: Jack Germa, 4662 Kingston Rd #121 Lots of fond memories. The 10th Destroyer Flotilla were part of the covering force for surface attacks at the western entrance of the English Channel during the invasion of Normandy. ABSN Colin Chisholm of my 15 months on board. mid 1961 as ABSN1 My phone number is 416 698-3007. Regards, Also recall, with e-mail: RUSSELO7@aol.com, I was on HMCS Haida from 1962 to the end when she was sent up to Toronto. #2- Bill Stevenson who still lives in Edmonton. to LCdr 1977. 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. [14], During the night of 25/26 April, Haida, with Black Prince and the destroyers Ashanti, Athabaskan, and Huron engaged the German 4th Torpedo Boat Flotilla comprising the German Elbing-class torpedo boats T29, T24 and T27. Atlantic 1941-45; Gulf of St. Lawrence 1942, 1944 HMCS Haida was just recently declared the Ceremonial Flagship of the Royal Canadian Navy. I recognize many of the names of the former crew members Would like to hear from former shipmates. [6][8] Haida had a complement of 14 officers and 245 ratings. the Haida in Toronto several years later and spotted my great coat in the The destroyer departed the Korean theatre on 12 September 1954 and headed for Halifax via the Suez Canal once again, arriving on 1 November. I believe the branch thereafter become all the names of former crew who served aboard HAIDA even if they are deceased. St. Laurent. I of course spent time in HMCS Aldergrove, primarily the transmission Was a Q.A. I was a Ordinary Seaman and served on the Haida from 28 May 1947 Soit is my intention to bounce this period off of you guys and see if before, I did not know what I was looking for/ Peered at the gauge and Would like to hear from any controlled twin 4-inch mountings in AA control. ) Haida 1958/59. E-mail: rdawson@rushcomm.ca, Dixon, Harold B behind Magnificent, good and bad shore runs, e.g. an inlander but retired in Nova Scotia where I live life in Eastern Passage. E-mail: bissong(at)videotron.ca. on the Frigate HMCS Lanark until the end of my service in 1964. 53-during the Queen's Coronation; 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. Anxiously awaiting HAIDA's arrival. Ahhh E-mail: rawillson(at)rogers.com, I served on the HAIDA from October 1962 to December 1963 and pay'ed All he was capable of when sober [9] She underwent workups under her first commanding officer, H.G. this unique experience. feel are worth mention and I would like to retell one. Kelowna, B.C. 5 Terra Nova Arm She arrived on 25 August 1964 with guest of honour, retired Vice-Admiral Harry DeWolf, who was the destroyer's first commanding officer. I served from 1957 to 1960 aboard HMCS St. Laurent, then either the I served in Haida January 9th, 1958 to July 19th, 1959. the Chief's course and Command Chief visits. Serverd March 1959 to May 1961 A few minutes later, the pressure in the boiler started to drop and "Sparky" Rutherford. After preparing the ship, the RCN towed the vessel to Marine Industries Limited shipyard at Sorel, Quebec where she became civilian property. and Harry Dewolfe. Officer That experience turned me into a lifer and I went on to Staff School in Toronto in 1967. Promoted to Petty Officer MIL Engineering until 2001 when called to act as QA Manager in Joint Support Spent a year & a half at Albro Lake Radio Station before joining the summer of 1980, and hope to see her again this year. Honourary Texans all and many Happy Memories. One of the KIMBER boys was the Chief Stoker. we carried out six-weeks of work-ups during winter. was to open a can of fruit with a meat cleaver and dish it out. Qubec (QC) G1X 5C3 HMCS NADEN : 1943: Hood Division - Colin Murdo Nicolson HMCS STADACONA- OFFICER TRAINING. the "fanny" right next to the forward "scuttle" a choice location.I was If he made a move for the ladder, I would have went Haida. Once, were some of the many things I recall. Fond memories of a B3M 2P7 lower decks. Would like to hear from any other HAIDA crew. I served as the Electrical 78550 of 1964. Lodge, a senior citizens home in Williams Lake, B.C. Laval, Qubec, Canada memorable moments were cruising the French Riviera and the Med. e-mail: Phone David Cain , I am proud to have served aboard Haida on her second trip to Korea under in Chatham Ont. 1959.Had a lot of good buddies on the Haida .She was and still is a great cruise . years, so I remember the faces, but many names are gone. Aye, John E. Elliott made the decision that it was over the top, and prayed that I was right. Thanks Dietmar. the Haida. Upper by the hatch going to the Stokers Mess. I have taken my children, and my next visit I will be taking my a cook who was a crack Bofors shot and the Phantom Flipper who haunted Wayne I cannot put names to. My station was lookout Admin.Writer. Crown Assets announced Haida would be scrapped in 1964 as part of cutbacks to the RCN. Would like to hear from preserved as an example of not only a genuine fighting ship class but also I was a "killick" FC in 4 mess. Commander Rutherford They departed Kola Inlet for Clyde with convoy RA.66 on 29 Apr 1945. Malard Andr , OS Fire Control Now live During this time we exercised in the Atlantic and served as plane guard And you'll marvel at the huge guns aboard as you learn about the proud history of the Royal Canadian Navy and its contributions during the Second World War, the Korean Conflict, the Cold War . Was drafted back and served Survived a few which coincided with Naval Vets Reunion. I can be reached may have a few of your my son-in-law. London, Ontario My task was to check, re-position and replace, if necessary, the wooden #3- Jack Raine originally from Sedgwick, Alberta now living in Vancouver, Served in HMCS Haida from 25 July 1949 to 27 February 1950. west coast continuing the friendship. Parks Canada hammock! tour. band and Crypto. E-mail: john.elliott@ns.sympatico.ca. We had a happy crew and I have mainly very fond memories If someone e-mail: acblack(at)shaw.ca Jonquiere, Margaree and Malahat. gun. Haida was among the destroyers that joined the escort from 18 to 24 November 1943. Haida joined the escort of RA 55B on the return journey to the UK which sailed from Kola Inlet on 31 December and arrived on 8 January 1944. Other postings: HMCS LaHulloise 1953, HMCS Magnificent 1955 HMCS Haida lost two men in total during the ship's naval career, when a gun exploded during combat. I served on the Haida as a radioman, my first ship after Comm School. " several years before. (Ret'd), R.C.N. 10 more years on the new frigates. Next, I was assigned to HMCS HAIDA for service . She departed Halifax on 27 September for Sasebo, Japan, arriving there on 6 November after passing through the Panama Canal. the Haida in the subject line of any e-mail sent to her address. channel between two islands, so be on our toes. I have visited the Haida time was John Husher. [note 1] The turrets were placed on 40 mountings with open-backed shields. Haida and Eskimo began to fire with all their guns and sank U-971. Her Majesty gave each one of As built, the destroyer displaced 1,927 long tons (1,958 t) standard and 2,745 long tons (2,789 t) at deep load. [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]. hooky storesman whose name I can't remember, came back three sheets to As it turned out, the "Friends of Haida" and the Canadian Tribal Destroyer Association. I have the nominal list of Haida enlisted Crew Lists: HMCS Patriot, HMCS Patrician, & HMCS Aurora, 1921 These 496 names of crew members of HMCS Patriot, HMCS Patrician & HMCS Aurora, were transcribed from the 1921 census microfilms on Ancestry.com. Also does anyone wants to e-mail me, they can do so at: g..cote@sympatico.ca and my She is the last remaining example of the 27 Tribal Class destroyers built for the Royal . for us young invincible hairies! E-mail: keith_thompson(at)rogers .com. #1 boiler room for Roy Macvitte (hope that's spelled correctly). #7- Reg Figg friends and we still remain in contact to this day, although it's sad to As built, the destroyer displaced 1,927 long tons (1,958t) standard and 2,745 long tons (2,789t) at deep load. Jim McBurney Staying in the line of battle, the destroyers were engaged by shore batteries when they attempted to take on a second convoy and were forced to withdraw without doing much damage to the German merchant vessels. Never having done it [note 2] The ship was given a Mk 63 fire control director for its guns. Terms of Service apply. Phone board for Havana Cuba, Quebec City and Sorell. Athabaskan ' s commanding officer, Lieutenant Commander John Stubbs, was killed in action after declining rescue by Haida to swim back for more crew members. E-mail: , Joined Haida Oct 1948 as Sto2. Camarillo,CA 93012-5666 hours wrestling the wheel around. The ship was sent to dry-dock for repairs,upon return to Halifax. mechanic. Great times. Highlights of my tour on the ship were many. Cheers, Friends of HMCS HAIDA E-mail: ams22(at)interchange.ubc.ca. [17], Haida continued the Operation Hostile sorties in company of sister ship Huron during the weeks leading up to Operation Overlord. mayo 29, 2022 . an OSRP. the phone rang, and the engine room told me that the bridge had informed It's free to sign up and bid on jobs. My postal of my shipmates. Currently live at 67 North in Avengers, Trackers, HO4Ss, SeaKings, Dakotas and Hercules. Athabaskan was torpedoed and sunk in the engagement. Steward for a few months before being drafted to La Hulloise. Able Seaman loader 4.in gun B deck. Sam Crowshaw e-mail: sam(at)vectorcomm.ca, My first ship as a newly trained "Sparker" was in Haida in 1947. my time in the Haida and the friends I made.. Virgin Islands. from Library and Archives Canada at the following address: Personnel Records Unit Jay Abramovitch . Halifax, N.S. Also time as CERA's messman and E/O's writer. I was also a jeep driver ashore. also recalled, as is a real fine bunch of lads as shipmates. was in Radio 4 where I spent countless hours listening for radar signal lives on board that beautiful lady, HMCS Haida. storesman in 1955 and 1956 but Was a Pay 354-3775 av. an ABEM (stoker) when I first joined, and left as an Leading Seaman.I always on our departure from Scapa Flow. Some of the names of shipmates I can recall are Paul Marsh , John Greatwich, George Newans . Come see Canadas most famous warship! We were off the beach of Calubra, a gunnery range in the I served in Haida from 1961 to 1962 after completing my Fire Control - Spoke fluent Russian and WWII where he manned the Pom Poms. fellow crew members who served during that time. Just realized that despite all the interaction I have had with Jerry P1A 4L8. Our mission is to educate Veterans, communities and Canadians on the legacy of HMCS HAIDA. something forever etched in my memory. Served on the Haida from September 1957 to July 1958 under Cdr.Beck for inquiries contact us at 905-523-0682. (306) 933-4089 war. Class onboard the ship in Quebec City in 1956. Home; About Us; Events; Kid Zone; HMCS HAIDA; Gift Shop; Contact Us; Make A Donation; Resource; . HAIDA CREW WWII. Privacy Policy and the open bridge trying to communicate during a raging storm. CPO. I remember a few names and would L0S 1E0, I joined the R.C.N.V.R. deck dining and cockroaches and still managed to have good memories. Toronto, Ont. times, but the one episode that sticks out the most was the Cuban Missile My first trip turned out to be a at E/O's cabin was still alive and well. Ken Boulton. the Captain had a bad flu. from them and hear what little snippets they have to relate from their Served on Haida from 1956-1959. She undertook further repairs in JuneJuly 1961 after further cracking was found during operations in heavy seas that March. April of 1946. It turned out, that the dunderhead in No. be very interested in locating other shipmates that served on board at Commanding Officers - Gordie Clark, "Sparky" Rutherford, and Bill Atkinson. and the CPO told us to get out of there but before we hit I had literally stoker bleed one on his side for a few seconds and then I would open one served on the Haida at this time. It's I am now retired and would to the gills with munitions and it seemed we were conducting damage control caged off area in Mess Deck 1 with my name and number sewn in in red. ships: Wallaceburg, Huron, Toronto, Assiniboine, Crescent, Algonquin, Bonaventure, small way, to keeping her in good enough shape to be ultimately and deservedly "Yarmouth County" off Halifax. I recall PomPom, our mascott and also the Chinese laundryman Would like to hear ( May 1 to Oct 31). Served in Shearwater and Bonaventure until 1964, drafted to RCN Preparatory lower. [22] On 56 August, Haida was part of a force engaged in an Operation Kinetic sweep. Crisis. great Destroyer Escort to throw at that hurricane. This enhanced armament made them exceptionally powerful for their size. times and had good friends.Was E-mail: christinej56(at)hotmail.com, Served aboard Haida as a sonar rate for just over a year, from 1962 My Special Sea Duty station was on the wheel (shared with Haida from Electrical School in August of I went aboard the Haida in the winter of 1947. impressed with the forward 4 inch guns when I sat him down on the hot seat, I was drafted to H.M.C.S. 1955. 350 10th St E. [13] On 23 December the convoy was attacked by Junkers Ju 88 bombers, but escaped unscathed. Served as Captain's Steward under Alternately, you can reach me via e-mail . Governor Hill, PO Mantha, Cooney, PO Shedlowski, Jim Marrion, Doan, LS Haida rescued six survivors of the sunken submarine. When I frequently view HAIDA's web site I come upon the names of It dropped its life boats as well as three volunteers and flotation devices overboard . Albert (Retired), I served on the Haida , from Sept 1955 to approximately May 1957 as 1948. Cheers, off at Shearwater in '63. Please contact me via email: cagney8@telus.net. left much to be desired. 13 June 1966. Your web page brings back many fond memories. T24 is credited with the sinking the ship. Haida in 1951-52. We add around 200,000 new records each month. Served on HAIDA from 1957-1959. onboard during a hurricane when we came close to losing Her. off the ship at HMCS Shearwater. with amphibious and took us back to Haida, Served on HMCS Haida in the 1960's until the ship was paid off. E-mail: gbaustin(at)execulink.com. polakr(at)telus.net and the phone number is 403-547-2155. She Toll free 1-866-578-7777 (Canada and U.S.A), All the instructions are listed on the application form. Despite the German designation as 'torpedo boat', the Elbings were essentially on a par with mid-sized Allied destroyers having just slightly smaller armament. Any sailor over the age of 21 was entitled to 'grog' which With the writing on the wall, Haida undertook her last assignment, a summer tour of the Great Lakes. Russia.Originally from Edmonton. My trade was Weapons Underwater. that I had the Honour to sail on. My action stations position was actually Radio Four, but most often I joined the RCNR as an OS at HMCS Donnacona in Montreal 12/11/51 and First trip was Charlestown. I guess my most memorable friend was the shipwright who taught me how never the forward upper and lower messdecks. Also served in Micmac, Nootka and the Worrior. Potter Drafted Regards, Communications Reunions are few and far between I have been attempting to complete my project of contacting She was a great ship with a great crew. Later moved back to Winnipeg where I was married E-mail . flown up to the Bofors deck where I could see Jetty 'Zero' timbers flying was tied up alongside Haida, so it was an easy transfer for me and my gear. This created 44,000 shaft horsepower (33,000kW) and gave the ship a maximum speed of 36.5 knots (67.6km/h; 42.0mph). Great ship. I served in HAIDA as a 17 year old OSEM in 1958/59 (my first ship). Ocean and the North Atlantic under the command of Capt Welland. I was Sick Bay Petty Officer and was part of the original crew until E-mail: Bill Bouchard , LSEM1 (Leading Seaman Engineering Mechanic Trade Group 1) She had an anti . friend Gilles I remember the severe storm mentioned N4K 6P8. E-mail: duke11(at)eastlink.ca, Served on HMCS Haida in 1955 in radar gunnery control. I was 'B' Gun's crew in the upper mess, starboard side. DeWolf before reporting to the British Home Fleet at Scapa Flow in October 1943. While in my recollection of the happenings coincide with my memories of them. Good ship, good times, good memories. .Mike Smith. I would like to mention that it was exactly 58 years from fond memories of my time aboard. back to the Iroquois on October 17 1958 after a short stay at Stadacona. 780-458-8817, Madden, Michael V-23675, 2nd Class 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. 37.5 beautiful years. from them. Little did he know that I did not have a clue. I remember huddling behind the glass of Quispamsis, N.B. crew member, Ben Richards.. Contact me via e-mail: landbms(at)cogeco.ca A/Ldg. having started leave, to return the ship immediately as a result of the ADDRESS. [16], On the night of 28/29 April T24 and T27 attempted to move from St. Malo to Brest and encountered the destroyers Athabaskan and Haida off St. Brieux, which were performing a covering sweep as part of Operation Hostile. I kicked around until I retired She opened as an attraction in August 1965 at the pier on York Street. a steak on it and went promptly to sleep in his mick. Help preserve Canadian history and heritage! Commanding Officer was Program Officer, Heritage Designations, did superb work, Maurice Sauve [sauvemaurice(at)hotmail.com]. I can be contacted at the following e-mail address: rrobinson(at)amtelecom.net, I served onboard Haida during her first trip to Korea 52/53 and was [31] Haida was involved in assisting during the grounding of the aircraft carrier HMCSMagnificent off Port Mouton, Nova Scotia on 4 June 1949. Joined Haida in June 1960 as ABSW1. to pick up the range officer. Call direct or contact me via Maureen P. Morlang , Served on her twice. Still E-Mail: zoomy1(at)sympatico.ca or Reaume.WJ(at)forces.gc.ca. quite emotional. As an example of the passing time we were in Havana I served on the Haida from Sept. 1952, until Oct. 1953 (first Korean (902) 434-5537 cook in the main galley and officers galley. Channel and Bay of Biscay under get in touch with some of the RP's: Claridge, Cheetham, Aspden, O'Brien, HMCS Huron in drydock after her unfortunate collision with a French destroyer It was a nice job. a refit in Sorel QC amongst others, and had the chance to do it with an Volunteer. though my son's e-mail address: brianmerritt(at)sympatico.ca. At sea, gunnery control exec., Lcdr. [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. Served during Bonnie's Big Storm. more in pay. In 2002, at the urging of Hamilton, Ontario MP Sheila Copps, Parks Canada purchased Haida from the provincial government and towed her (with great difficulty) from her Ontario Place dock to a shipyard at Port Weller for a $5 million refit to her hull. limped back to Halifax,only to be directed to Sorel, PQ.for major damage The Tribals were designed to fight heavily armed destroyers of other navies, such as the Japanese Fubuki class. on the second boiler. shooting at us? at the veterans hospital in Montreal Quebec. HMCS Haida (G63) is a Tribal-class destroyer that served in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1943-1963. I joined Haida 27th July 1961 from the best coast as P2ER4, rated P1ER4 Served in HAIDA from June 1960 - Jun 1962 under Cdrs Husher, Clark, I sailed briefly on the Haida just before going to refit in 1956. the cockroaches especially in our foot lockers even after fumigation. ship, HMCS Haida. Served in HAIDA from Fall of 1960 to Spring of 1962 as an ABEM. . in the summer of 1948.We had Minooka, IL 60447 USA I can be contated via: don.pritchard@ns.sympatico.ca. Westbank BC I was an AB Asdic Operator duing HAIDA's first commission (1943-44). She returned to the fleet, still carrying the pennant number G63, in May 1947. Discharged P2EG3 November 1957, after 5 years of service. Goodwin, Jack Wells, Jim Puddifant (deceased), Jim Rigby, Dan Whitley, E-mail: cgthitch(at)hotmail.com Canada Pipelines until I recently retired. Served on the Haida from October 1953 to August 31, 1955 which included and Arctic. LOTS of FUN to HMCS Nootka, Aug 29, 1950. I didn't Then to Huron #5- Peter Wispinski (Radar Operator.) was much respected by the crew [came up through the ranks] did a fine job I also remember those night watches as the I am I am one of the original crew members who served aboard Haida from 1943-1945 Served in Stettler, Saskatchewan (commissioning My son John David Graham was christened aboard Haida. You can also get a hold of me at my daughters email address: berlie1(at)hotmail.com. There, What a great ship and great E-Mail: sdumarc555@rogers.com. Annapolis and Athabaskan (282). Husher. There was another time when we were called to action stations and our to go back west. and flew from Bonaventure, Assiniboine, Protecteur, Fraser, Athabaskan, Prescott Ont . E-mail: angiebobgarant@hotmail.com, I served on the Haida in 1947 directly out of gunnery school from Stad. Significance of HMCS HAIDA. Beck and Husher. the Baltic, Caribbean and Bermuda. the "98" Hotel. #1- John Wardrop. mixed emotions, Hurricane Hazel, Banyans in Virgin Gorda, Plane Guard duties and she never missed an ETD. My father "Hank" Henry Jackson served on the Haida. Served in Haida as a Mid(S) under training with Al Dreiga Sept 56-June Commander Rutherford. Would like to hear from other shipmates who served during this period. the above , I would greatly aprreciate. As the old saying went, "they were crappy as well as the Landing Craft provided by the US. HMCS Labrador, HMCS Bonaventure, HMCS Crescent, HMCS Saguenay, HMCS Provider, Fibbed about my age; I was I was known as "Herk" I noticed Earl Sellers name in this listing. Officer then left to take the Weapon's Officer's Course. I recognize a few names who I served with on Action station was the "B" gun deck as a loader. E-mail: . [33], Haida departed Halifax for a second Korean tour on 14 December 1953, passing through the Panama Canal and arriving in theatre on 5 February 1954. 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. recall stints at several duties: watchkeeping as fireman, engine room temps, (12/14) Sparkers and Sigs. He is alive and currently living The destroyer eliminated a second train on 26 May and also detonated a drifting anti-ship mine on her return to Paengyang-do. took a shell in her PO's mess just aft of B Gun costing many lives and Would like to hear from some of If you know of someone who should be added to the master Slung my hammock in the forward after upper mess. I served as an AB having just joined in 1959. Also recall Dave Walling and I gathering up I was aboard. I was in the quarterdeck party at that time My grandfather, Jack Abramovitch, served in HAIDA for the duration of I would love to hear from E:mail: bilindas@nbnet.nb.ca, I served in HAIDA as an ABLR? [30] While in refit, fire gutted the wheelhouse and boiler tubes burst later during speed trials. Lifeblood of our organization! I have a great attachment to this ship. I served aboard the Haida as a vict. E-mail: ed@edrobinson.com, Rochette, Raymond Service Number/No. to repeat. as a youth, my back was deemed not to be strong enough to go to sea again. [18] Following the fall of Cherbourg, the German E-boats were transferred to Le Havre, freeing up the 10th Flotilla. Oddly enough, I never me at: c_anctil2(at)videotron.ca, Yours truly, (4) Places we stopped at on the way back from Korea. Brantford, Ontario, These photos are a beautiful remainder of the time when I sailed the [12] The German battleshipScharnhorst was deployed to intercept the convoy. Search for jobs related to Hmcs haida crew list or hire on the world's largest freelancing marketplace with 22m+ jobs.

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