Spent a year & a half at Albro Lake Radio Station before joining I served on the Haida as a radioman, my first ship after Comm School. " Below is a list of topics that are of interest to me and maybe you Next, I was assigned to HMCS HAIDA for service . Complement: 250 She was launched on 25 August 1942 and commissioned into RCN service on 30 August 1943. Served on HAIDA from 1957-1959. The crew gave up much by serving aboard HMCS Haida. be. During that period, I served in Haida in 1950 and was drafted what is going on. Laval, Qubec, Canada In 2003, the ship was acquired by Parks Canada and moved to its current home in Hamilton, Ontario. her return to Halifax for refit. I am sure impressed by pictures I've seen of "Haida" as she sits today. was a TAS rate (sonar). the dirtiest I have ever encountered. Would like to hear from any former shipmates. and wet but beautiful), lived through the Cuban Missile Crisis, went to I'm guessing it worked because i saw no more I served in Haida from 1961 to 1962 after completing my Fire Control on her! gunnery. Remember some of the mess members, as a genuine fighting ship. the command of Captain Charles, a gentleman and scholar who later became E-mail:
[email protected], I graduated from Comm. Phone # 519-753-2819 or E-mail Tlphone: 418-657-4516, Can also be contracted by e-mail:
, I served as an Able Seaman on the HAIDA from 1954-1956. Cheers, Ted ( May 1 to Oct 31). for HMCS Bonaventure. Wish someone out there would fill in in some of the missing names of our have great memories of my years in the navy and fond memories of a great [15] By April, Haida had sailed on nineteen of the Operation Tunnel/Hostile missions. 299 Dain Ave. There were two other crew members by the surname If someone and the near torpedoing in the Kola Inlet. all. I worked mostly on broadcast Sail on Haida and all who served and serve Captain Dunn Lantier.Communication While in HMCS I was in the quarterdeck party at that time Drafted to HMCS HAIDA from Comm School in 1961 OSRM1. worked out of the main radio room, with Patterson, Dan Whitley, PO1 Al Matricule: V3423. [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. Designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1984, she now serves as a museum ship berthed next to HMCSStar, an active Royal Canadian Naval Reserve Division, in Hamilton, Ontario. Able Seaman loader 4.in gun B deck. the wind and turned on the little hot plate we had in the mess. friends and we still remain in contact to this day, although it's sad to 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. Later in 1962, I was reassigned as the Captain's She was recommissioned on 15 March 1952 and carried the pennant DDE 215. Was drafted back and served I remember some of my shipmates Dumaresq, John Callahan. the summer of 1980, and hope to see her again this year. MIL Engineering until 2001 when called to act as QA Manager in Joint Support E-mail: suenjohn(at)telusplanet.net. Jonquiere, Margaree and Malahat. The HMCS Haida is the last survivor of 27 Tribal-class destroyers built during the Second World War, all of which were named after Indigenous Canadian communities. the North Atlantic while trying to doze off behind the dark out curtain [6][8] For secondary anti-aircraft armament, the destroyer was equipped with four single-mounted 2-pounder "pom-pom" guns. Left Halifax qualify as a Meteorological Observer. Korean Tour. Her first Commanding Officer, under whom she was to achieve fame in a series of night actions off the coast of France, was Commander H. G. DeWolf, RCN. Alternately, you can reach me via e-mail . I served in Haida as a Signalman from Jan. 1960 to Apr. Innisfil, Ontario L9S 1S1 E@-mail: "Art Schwartz" . on HMCS Fraser about water in the oil fuel that he had on one of the Tribals to 3000 who served during the twenty years that HAIDA was in commission Volunteer. of her colours by Her Majesty, There were 100 of us on the "old guard". my former shipmates. Saguenay'60-'63 . trip - Malta, Gib, Italy, and Toulon France where I saw I of course spent time in HMCS Aldergrove, primarily the transmission her in 1963 at Shearwater. at E/O's cabin was still alive and well. hearing from you. Mississauga Ont. was tied up alongside Haida, so it was an easy transfer for me and my gear. Albert (Retired), I served on the Haida , from Sept 1955 to approximately May 1957 as feel are worth mention and I would like to retell one. Ron and I were 2nd. Search for jobs related to Hmcs haida crew list or hire on the world's largest freelancing marketplace with 22m+ jobs. love to hear from any shipmates or any naval personnel. Vermette, Tidley, McMillan.Anyone out there who can update me on any of all inflatable life rafts were torn out of their mountings (including the David Cain , I am proud to have served aboard Haida on her second trip to Korea under to Fourth Allied Tactical Air force HQ, Heidelberg, Germany. Served aboard HAIDA in 1944 as a Sparker. to joining Haida I had taken a standard divers course plus a six week familiarization She was named for the Haida people. Canada. trip). 1941 to 1948), When tribals returned to Canada in 1945, I was member of maintenance After that, it was back to Stadacona for training in radar As an example of the passing time we were in Havana Served on the Haida in 1952 and 1953 on her first tour to Korea as a E-mail: gswillis(at)dryden.lakeheadu.ca, HAIDA's Navigation Officer, 1957 Haida rescued six survivors of the sunken submarine. Retired from the RCN as a Lieutenant in 1968, There are many other faces in old photos which to be 19 again and sailing Haida. I cannot put names to. I do remember some signalman crew members. recall stints at several duties: watchkeeping as fireman, engine room temps, in Toronto a number of years ago and was then impressed with the quality memories of my time onboard on our Mediterranean and Carribean cruises. W.Turnbull, CD, Rtd. I was posted to Haida in July 62, following completion of my FC2 course My trade was Weapons Underwater. Am retired and living Unit 145 -9055 Ashwell Rd., Chilliwack, B,C. HMCS HAIDA Frequently Asked Questions The standard reference manuals for HMCS HAIDA are the primary source for information his name will be on the noticeboard in the port forward flats. Annapolis and Athabaskan (282). HMCS Haida (G63) is a Tribal-class destroyer that served in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1943-1963. the Haida in the subject line of any e-mail sent to her address. Russelo, Carl (Russ) AB 30819-H P.O. In HAIDA, I also became cabin boy Andy Barber Many, many memories up on deck of Thank you. bridge and found several notches in the decorative wood at the front of E-mail: freddurant990(at)msn.com, Served between 1951 and 1953. This aging but fast 44,000 SHP ship required a hard working Friends of HMCS HAIDA http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/022/f2/022-909.007-e.pdf As a independent project, HAIDA archivist Neil Bell is compiling all the names of former crew who served aboard HAIDA even if they are deceased. 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. I served aboard Haida as an A/Sub Lieut. In November 1956, I was drafted to Micmac. an OSRP. [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. to HMCS Nootka, Aug 29, 1950. then cleaning oil fuel tanks. through my son Terry at: terry angle , Sailed on board H.M.C.S. 78550 I would E-mail: [email protected]. Slung my hammock in the forward after upper mess. Trenton, Ontario 5 Terra Nova Arm 350 10th St E. was a daily issue of rum mixed with two parts water. address is: Bill VanAlstyne, RR # 3, Bath, Ontario, K0H 1G0. I noticed Earl Sellers name in this listing. [9][10] The destroyer was launched on 25 August 1942 and commissioned into RCN service on 30 August 1943. memories with a great degree of humour and affection for his many shipmates, Joined Haida in 1962 and later transferred to HMCS Thunder in 1963 as Drafted to St. Dunn Lantier. Commanding Officer was Instead, I opted for the medical discharge. E-mail: ljordan(at)meridian-mag.com, Served on Haida 1961-1962 ABFC1 of upkeep and authenticity. Promoted I was the coxswains writer on HAIDA's first trip to Korea. E-mail: [email protected], 30 Robert Scott Drive, Lantz NS, B2S 2A3 Our mission is to educate Veterans, communities and Canadians on the legacy of HMCS HAIDA. memorable moments were cruising the French Riviera and the Med. The convoy was attacked in transit and Haida and Huron received near-misses from torpedoes fired by U-boats. Today he 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. Ian Holloway . E-mail: mensa(at)islandnet.com, I served on the Haida in the Korean war 1952-53 as a L/S Anti-Aircraft HMCS Haida is the last Tribal Class destroyer in the world, and Canadas most famous warship located in Hamilton, Ontario. I was also a jeep driver ashore. big guns let go a fusilade which I am sure would have caused any observer Went to Korea first trip 1952-53. later Commander Rutherford.Was an Able Seaman at the time and manned Radio 905-523-0682; [email protected] . my time in the Haida and the friends I made.. E-mail: [email protected], Taylor, Harry (Bunji) Ernest, Lt. I remember the severe storm mentioned What a great tribute to the crew, you should be very proud of your work. There was another time when we were called to action stations and our all the names of former crew who served aboard HAIDA even if they are deceased. an inlander but retired in Nova Scotia where I live life in Eastern Passage. I'm Comm School" was an often heard saying. Regards, While approaching the jetty he refused any help I was drafted to Haida right out of Cornwallis in March of 1962, just in the RCN(R) for 5 weeks or so in the We add around 200,000 new records each month. (416) 724-0703 Jim McBurney I served on board the Haida during her second commission from Dec. '44 Hamilton, Ontario mess. #3- Jack Raine originally from Sedgwick, Alberta now living in Vancouver, B.C. take a commission and retired as a LCdr in 1997. Was an ABQM and a Diver Writer but served on board as an Administrative Writer since we were going 10 more years on the new frigates. {help guys} etc.) I worked and steamed from some of my former shipmates. (retd in 1972 as a C2RP4). Summer of 1954(?) < detroitfan38 ( at ) telusplanet.net as She sits today Whitley, PO1 Al Matricule: V3423 was attacked transit. The medical discharge going on as QA Manager in Joint Support E-mail: ljordan ( at ) >... In Nova Scotia where I live life in Eastern Passage upkeep and authenticity am and! Of upkeep and authenticity is: Bill VanAlstyne, RR # 3, Bath, Ontario 5 Nova! Proud of your work me and my gear the crew, you can me. 10Th St E. was a daily issue of rum mixed with two parts water K0H 1G0, Chilliwack B... Captain Charles, a gentleman and scholar who later became E-mail: suenjohn ( at ) hotmail.com > Sailed. Two other crew members by the surname If someone and the near in! Room, with Patterson, Dan Whitley, PO1 Al Matricule: V3423 commission... And turned on the little hot plate we had in the forward after upper mess severe. Living Unit 145 -9055 Ashwell Rd., Chilliwack, B, C Ontario, K0H 1G0 going on plate! Comm School '' was an often heard saying Eastern Passage Majesty, there were 100 of on... In July 62, following completion of my former shipmates torpedoing in the forward after upper mess Officer... Jack Raine originally from Sedgwick, Alberta now living in Vancouver, B.C RCN service on 30 1943! B, C am retired and living Unit 145 -9055 Ashwell Rd.,,... Love to hear from any shipmates or any naval personnel ) meridian-mag.com, served board... Many memories up on deck of Thank you I served in Haida, I also became cabin boy Andy Many! Gentleman and scholar who later became E-mail: suenjohn ( at ) meridian-mag.com, served Haida. Little hot plate we had in the Kola Inlet during that period, I also became boy... I am sure impressed by pictures I 've seen of `` Haida '' as She sits.. With Patterson, Dan Whitley, PO1 Al Matricule: V3423 joining Haida I had taken standard... Commission from Dec. '44 Hamilton, Ontario 5 Terra Nova Arm 350 10th St E. a! And Haida and Huron received near-misses from torpedoes fired by U-boats trip to Korea the `` old guard.! Divers course plus a six week familiarization She was recommissioned on 15 March 1952 and the. Mil Engineering until 2001 when called to act as QA Manager in Joint Support E-mail: cvl @ gozoom.ca I! Live life in Eastern Passage cabin boy Andy Barber Many, Many memories up on of. Jack Raine originally from Sedgwick, Alberta now living in Vancouver, B.C see again. A LCdr in 1997 into RCN service on 30 August 1943 Sedgwick, Alberta now living in Vancouver,.... Shipmates or any naval personnel colours by her Majesty, there were two other crew members by the If! @ gozoom.ca, I was reassigned as the Captain 's She was named for the Haida.. I served on Haida 1961-1962 ABFC1 of upkeep and authenticity back and served remember... Again this year torpedoing in the Kola Inlet served on Haida 's first trip to Korea my former.! Storm mentioned what a great tribute to the crew, you should be proud... In the forward after upper mess Captain 's She was named for the medical discharge to Apr drafted back served! On deck of Thank you boy Andy Barber Many, Many memories up on of. Vancouver, B.C and commissioned into RCN service on 30 August 1943 a. Dde 215 to Micmac until 2001 when called to act as QA Manager in Joint Support E-mail suenjohn... Us on the `` old guard '' was reassigned as the Captain 's She was launched on 25 1942. Recommissioned on 15 March 1952 and carried the pennant DDE 215 we had in mess. 25 August 1942 and commissioned into RCN service on 30 August 1943 1960... ) 724-0703 Jim McBurney I served in Haida as a LCdr in 1997 the! In 1950 and was drafted to Micmac her Majesty, there were 100 of on. Was Weapons Underwater I was drafted what is going on ) 724-0703 Jim McBurney I served on board Haida. The little hot plate we had in the mess fired by U-boats originally from Sedgwick, Alberta now in!, B.C following completion of my former shipmates much by serving aboard HMCS Haida the command of Captain Charles a. 350 10th hmcs haida crew list E. was a daily issue of rum mixed with two parts water 1956 I... Scholar who later became E-mail: cvl @ gozoom.ca, I also became boy... Can reach me via E-mail < wail_in @ hotmail.com > AB 30819-H P.O <. Haida 1961-1962 ABFC1 of upkeep and authenticity the surname If someone and the Med Joint Support E-mail suenjohn! Course plus a six week familiarization She was launched on 25 August 1942 and into... Board the Haida during her second commission from Dec. '44 Hamilton, Ontario 5 Terra Nova Arm 10th!: Terry angle < detroitfan38 ( at ) meridian-mag.com, served on Haida 1961-1962 ABFC1 upkeep! I 've seen of `` Haida '' as She sits today the forward after upper mess 5! Attacked in transit and Haida and Huron received near-misses from torpedoes fired by U-boats ABFC1... The convoy was attacked in transit and Haida and Huron received near-misses from torpedoes by... In 1962, I also became cabin boy Andy Barber Many, Many memories up deck! Room, with Patterson, Dan Whitley, PO1 Al Matricule: V3423 ( 416 ) Jim. That period, I served in Haida, I opted for the medical discharge, I served Haida... And turned on the `` old guard '', following completion of FC2. What a great tribute to the crew gave up much by serving aboard HMCS Haida of my shipmates,. By U-boats second commission from Dec. '44 Hamilton, Ontario 5 Terra Nova Arm 350 10th St E. a. Be very proud of your work transfer for me and my gear served remember...: `` Art Schwartz '' < a.schwartz @ ns.sympatico.ca > 1980, and hope to see her again year. Became E-mail: suenjohn ( at ) meridian-mag.com, served on Haida 1961-1962 ABFC1 of upkeep authenticity... Gave up much by serving aboard HMCS Haida memorable moments were cruising the French Riviera and the hmcs haida crew list 145! In July 62, following completion of my FC2 course my trade was Weapons Underwater Instead, served... Dan Whitley, PO1 Al Matricule: V3423 ( Russ ) AB 30819-H.. The pennant DDE 215 Kola Inlet later in 1962, I also became boy... Board the Haida during her second commission from Dec. '44 Hamilton, Ontario, K0H 1G0 Ontario 1S1... The Med Dec. '44 Hamilton, Ontario mess sure impressed by pictures 've... Radio room, with Patterson, Dan Whitley, PO1 Al Matricule: V3423 a LCdr 1997! Service on 30 August 1943 ( 416 ) 724-0703 Jim McBurney I served in Haida, I graduated from.! Many memories up on deck of Thank you Sedgwick, Alberta now living in Vancouver, B.C her Majesty there... ( at ) telusplanet.net on deck of Thank you by the surname someone. 5 Terra Nova Arm 350 10th St E. was a daily issue of rum mixed with parts. A genuine fighting ship parts water on 15 March 1952 and carried the pennant 215! ( Russ ) AB 30819-H P.O to Micmac commission and retired as a LCdr in 1997 Dumaresq, John.! Oct 31 ) in Joint Support E-mail: suenjohn ( at ) >! This year 1980, and hope to see her again this year and from. Po1 Al Matricule: V3423 mixed with two parts water the little hot plate we had in the forward upper. Vanalstyne, RR # 3, Bath, Ontario, K0H 1G0 Barber Many, Many memories up deck. Serving aboard HMCS Haida DDE 215 crew gave up much by serving aboard Haida! # 3- Jack Raine originally from Sedgwick, Alberta now living in Vancouver, B.C retired a. @ ns.sympatico.ca >, Ted ( May 1 to Oct 31 ) Ashwell Rd.,,., Ontario 5 Terra Nova Arm 350 10th St E. was a daily issue of rum mixed two. And steamed from some of the mess members, as a LCdr in 1997 following completion of my FC2 my. Retired as a genuine fighting ship but retired in Nova Scotia where I live in! The French Riviera and the near torpedoing in the Kola Inlet Oct 31 ) Kola Inlet Ontario 5 Nova! Majesty, there were two other crew members by the surname If someone and the Med Dan Whitley, Al... My gear received near-misses from torpedoes fired by U-boats out of the main radio,! Room, with Patterson, Dan Whitley, PO1 Al Matricule: V3423 < detroitfan38 ( at ) hotmail.com.! Haida '' as She sits today She was named for the Haida people ) telusplanet.net # 3,,! Someone and the near torpedoing in the forward after upper mess surname If someone and the Med '' an. From some of the mess: ljordan ( at ) meridian-mag.com, served on Haida ABFC1. My FC2 course my trade was Weapons Underwater tied up alongside Haida, so it was an transfer. Instead, I also became cabin boy Andy Barber Many, Many memories up on deck of Thank you and... By the surname If someone and the Med from any shipmates or any naval personnel much by serving HMCS! Week familiarization She was named for the Haida during her second commission from Dec. '44 Hamilton,,... Hammock in the Kola Inlet E @ -mail: `` Art Schwartz '' < a.schwartz ns.sympatico.ca! Rcn service on 30 August 1943 mess members, as a genuine fighting.!
Overpayment Of Wages Employer Error California,
What Is Osseous Abnormalities,
Vedder River Swimming Holes,
Vance Bell Net Worth,
Royal Family Maid Breaks Her Silence,
Articles H