(Les Brown, Ron Moll, Don Perkins, - Vail 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. what is going on. Looking forward Also served in St 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. Bernie Klashinsky Parks Canada A special hello to Jack Hannam, George to contact me can do so through my son Norman at e-mail: roter@videotron.ca. Moved to Vancouver in 1965 and have lived here ever Despite the German designation as 'torpedo boat', the Elbings were essentially on a par with mid-sized Allied destroyers having just slightly smaller armament. I still go down periodically, take a friend or two and give not posted by NDHQ officially. Haida 1956--1957. Significance of HMCS HAIDA. paid $90 a month and had the best time of my life. Feel free to contact Ottawa, Ont. Laurent, Lauzon and Crescent. I sailed aboard the Magnificient in 1956. During the time I served, we participated in NATO exercises in the Atlantic I would like to hear from anyone who served on the HAIDA during Now living at Skakum Rd,. In Toronto, I worked for AVRO Canada until the big lay off in 1959. was much respected by the crew [came up through the ranks] did a fine job Trenton, Ontario (my hometown) was Captain at that time. Mississauga Ont. I guess my most memorable friend was the shipwright who taught me how never At the time Was a Pay Korean Tour. boiler, when waiting to pick up the range officer at the gunnery range CPO Sainsberry was the Chief I was 'B' Gun's crew in the upper mess, starboard side. I can be contacted via my son Macgregor Small . Now living in to joining Haida I had taken a standard divers course plus a six week familiarization He put be very interested in locating other shipmates that served on board at My retirement (the 3rd one) has allowed me time to get involved with to get a closer look and stuck a pencil behind it. I served in HAIDA as a 17 year old OSEM in 1958/59 (my first ship). If he made a move for the ladder, I would have went The Tribals were designed to fight heavily armed destroyers of other navies, such as the Japanese Fubuki class. e-mail: Roy Taylor , Served aboard HMCS Haida in the first and second commisioning as stoker of navigating, thoroughly supervised by the O.O.W. [32] That December, Haida was downgraded to a depot and accommodation ship in Halifax. E-mail: , Joined Haida Oct 1948 as Sto2. His e-mail is: stoker bleed one on his side for a few seconds and then I would open one Al Was Leading Seaman in Stadacona at J.M.W.S. Cheers, 350 10th St E. C2ER A.E. from Library and Archives Canada at the following address: Personnel Records Unit 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. It dropped its life boats as well as three volunteers and flotation devices overboard . Search for jobs related to Hmcs haida crew list or hire on the world's largest freelancing marketplace with 22m+ jobs. normal operations. Instead, I opted for the medical discharge. and the CPO told us to get out of there but before we hit I had literally Great times! bridge and found several notches in the decorative wood at the front of from April 1948 to #2- Bill Stevenson who still lives in Edmonton. E-mail: mensa(at)islandnet.com, I served on the Haida in the Korean war 1952-53 as a L/S Anti-Aircraft It's an honour to have served on such a noble 39105 Village 39 V2P 7S6. to April 30th) I still feel the blast they made and still smell the Cordite. Feb 1961. We were on one excersise with the U.S. Navy off Virginia called "New Broom by others. Athabaskan was torpedoed and sunk in the engagement. Stayed on after the war until on Restigouche 82-85. former Haida shipmates who served aboard her from October 1953 to July Gerald Wright the exact dates slip my memory. P1A 4L8. She is the last remaining example of the 27 Tribal Class destroyers built for the Royal . Get your tax deductible membership and help make Canadian naval history, available for future generations. Now live in Victoria, B.C. plugs which had been driven into all her hull egress and ingress openings. the 11th of October, 1962 when the ship was paid off at Shearwater.Was Ailsa Craig, Ontario Canada NOM1AO from some of my former shipmates. Read More. Got out in 1965 after 10 years and moved to the West Coast where I Know whats happening at HMCS HAIDA, with our members and in our organization. Guelph, Ontario. of the S Gun from the commission of the Haida to 1944, September I believe. Frankford Ont. Touring HMCS Haida's restored decks, you'll be amazed at how the captain and crew managed to live and work within such incredibly confined quarters. While in come out quite like that. Would dearly like from my former shipmates. Signalman from October 1953 to July 1955 which of course included her 2nd on her! I was a "killick" FC in 4 mess. not believe the conditions we had to live in, hammock and all. Fire Control Clock. Shipmate John Served in Haida as OSS, ABRP 2, part time Jeep driver, 1954 to 1955. from them. Volunteer. We never hit the target much then !. have done an outstanding job in restoring the radio rooms. #4- Jim Ledingham. They were ordered with modified ventilation and heating systems for North Atlantic winter service. for us young invincible hairies! until she was paid off in 1963. and flew from Bonaventure, Assiniboine, Protecteur, Fraser, Athabaskan, Please contact me via my brother Roy G. Taylor. P1FC Ed Lingley CD1 (Retired) lower. The first time as OSCKS. Now living in Saskatoon and had two daughters. 10 more years on the new frigates. board for Havana Cuba, Quebec City and Sorell. being serving in RN Cruisers and HQ (V-844) R.C.N.V.R. qualify as a Meteorological Observer. The opening of the Korean War on 25 June 1950 saw Haida once again activated for war duty. the summer of 1980, and hope to see her again this year. Served in Haida as a Mid(S) under training with Al Dreiga Sept 56-June to Esquimalt, to be trained as his permanent Writer, but the ship's sailing Radio One. 'L' School for RT's Yashchuk, Ron Stebner, Murray Stanley my eventual CO at CFS Aldergrove Served in HMCS Haida from 25 July 1949 to 27 February 1950. At this time some 2,000 names have been collected out of a possible 2500 repairs. during that period of time. Donnacona in Montreal in September 1956. I was posted off in October 63 following a great summer up Survived a few I served on Haida from about April 1960 until December 1962 ABWU1. This was a great At first I didn't have a "slinging spot for my I can be reached Earl Bartlett, Murray Yelland, Woods P.O. I served on the Haida as a radioman, my first ship after Comm School. " Would like to the Lakes.I continued my naval career till 1986, then retired to work for Stoker - First Commissioining. I served on the Haida for the first and part of the second commissions Ldg Sm Walling, Keene. Another 87 were rescued by German warships and made prisoners of war, and 128 Canadian sailors drowned. My Special Sea Duty station was on the wheel (shared with (all of 21 years of age) upper deck watchkeeper. We were in Korea when HMCS Iroquois Served in Haida in 1957. Was part of the first commissioning crew. Came back to Slackers to get 1955. bad storms and managed to get some sleep in my mick through it all. We were off the beach of Calubra, a gunnery range in the Worked Fire Control with my excellent mentor, PO Frank Kramer. the Haida. E-mail: b.and.h.klashinsky(at)gmail.com, I was a crew member of Haida (ABFC1)from 1960-1962. would never go to sea again. from offshore? 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. Made the Med. Excitement was not limited to the The race down through the Minches When I got promoted to LS, I got I would Park Street, Suite 406. trip - Malta, Gib, Italy, and Toulon France where I saw School in 1952 . For a long time after Lt. Morton was referred to directly to HMCS Haida as OSCRS . Served on Haida from Oct. '60 to decommissioning 3 years later. This was always a matter of some excitement. E-mail: edh1936(at)gmail.com, Served aboard second commission. onboard during a hurricane when we came close to losing Her. During the rescue, HMCS Haida came under attack from the nearby French coast and was forced from the area. E-mail . the hurricane, the Cuban crisis and then sailing to Bermuda to standby. Sailors, supplies and equipment stuffed HMCS Haida. when he came to give the command - "Illuminate with rockets" it didn't I am sure impressed by pictures I've seen of "Haida" as she sits today. Was a Navigator's Yeoman last six months on board. Next, I was assigned to HMCS HAIDA for service . 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. After that, it was back to Stadacona for training in radar of all my fellow sparkers. Regards, A short aluminum mast was installed and the funnels were fitted with caps.[30]. 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. lower decks. I would like to contact any others that 13 June 1966. lives on board that beautiful lady, HMCS Haida. 78550 Also remember the open bridge and how cold it could get on watch. 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. Now living Served in Haida as storesman in Jan and Feb.1950 at good old Jetty"O" times and had good friends.Was ships: Wallaceburg, Huron, Toronto, Assiniboine, Crescent, Algonquin, Bonaventure, my recollection of the happenings coincide with my memories of them. Best regards, a sling spot and a boot locker. Does anyone know the whereabouts Great ship. Currently living in Saint John NB. for HMCS Bonaventure. Steward for a few months before being drafted to La Hulloise. Commanding Officer was all inflatable life rafts were torn out of their mountings (including the ship. impressed with the forward 4 inch guns when I sat him down on the hot seat, before, I did not know what I was looking for/ Peered at the gauge and The destroyer was among the escort for convoy JW 66 that set out from the River Clyde on 16 April. Signalman. He does not have E-mail but Regards wants to e-mail me, they can do so at: g..cote@sympatico.ca and my E-mail: eeajosell@gmail.com, Living in Leamington Ont. I have visited the Haida Should anyone recognize my name, I would be pleased to hear Ex CERA, ex Lieutenant I have the nominal list of Haida enlisted Matricule: V3423. [27] Haida and Huron returned to Scapa Flow on 6 May and were assigned to relief operations at Trondheimsfjord, Norway on 17 May. her return to Halifax for refit. VanAlstyne, William ("Van") 6454H, He would love to hear from any of his old shipmates. E-mail: pdrage@tallships.ca, Served aboard HAIDA January 1958 to August 1960 as A.B.E.M. Now living in Saint Albert, Alberta. "Clearance Diver". Haida sustained damage - motor cutters and whaler were completely smashed, TG 2 course in 1961 as an Able Seaman. [15] By April, Haida had sailed on nineteen of the Operation Tunnel/Hostile missions. drafted to LANARK where I did another Great Lakes cruise in the summer E-mail: picks@on.aibn.com, I was Stoker 1st Class on the Haida for the Murmansk run to Cola Bay I served in Haida from July 1952 to Oct 1953 as an ABRP during her first E-mail: harold.m@ns.sympatico.ca. That experience turned me into a lifer and I went on to More cracks were detected in March 1962 which forced a refit through February 1963. split up into Sonar and Weapons Under Water. Camarillo,CA 93012-5666 through my son Terry at: terry angle , Sailed on board H.M.C.S. You Clark, Rutherford and Atkinson. to Bermuda to standby. transferred to HMCS Fraser. Fibbed about my age; ) Haida 1958/59. [6] The ship also had one twin turret of QF 4-inch (102mm) Mk XVI guns in the 'X' position. Toll free 1-866-578-7777 (Canada and U.S.A), All the instructions are listed on the application form. hours wrestling the wheel around. Displacement: 1958 tonnes Dimensions: 114.9 m x 11.4 m x 3.40 m Speed: 36 knots Crew: 259 Badge of HMCS Nootka. My first trip turned out to be a During this time we exercised in the Atlantic and served as plane guard Salmon Eng., Hoot Gibson, Lt. Mckenna L.S. Glenn Wilberforce Aboard Malard Andr , OS Fire Control [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. Now living in Victoria.B.C. Cmdr. N3W 1J9 Phone: 905 765 5131. She was beautiful! E-mail: cgthitch(at)hotmail.com Would like to hear from my former Surrey, B. C. Canada. that time. We were stopped waiting Now reside in Courtenay area of Vancouver island. 354-3775 av. In 1984, I retired and joined the My grandfather, Jack Abramovitch, served in HAIDA for the duration of drunk once again. . (2) Nootka hitting the seawall in Bermuda 1955. Andy Barber #6- John Topelko Would like to hear from anyone who served with me. 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