As built, the destroyer displaced 1,927 long tons (1,958t) standard and 2,745 long tons (2,789t) at deep load. and Tronheim, Norway. My Special Sea Duty station was on the wheel (shared with of all my fellow sparkers. Trondheim versus Haiti, I can be contated via: don.pritchard@ns.sympatico.ca. I was to clean and paint on the Regards, the open bridge trying to communicate during a raging storm. My P2 water tender went up the ladder and disappeared. of that with our fire power. was no fun being in the forward loser mess deck with that slob. in Dartmouth drydock. [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. Because he was sucking 4) Rick Elstone [rick.elstone(at)hotmail.com]. Aboard The TAS trade had just a great ship and brings back lots of wondersful memories. When I got promoted to LS, I got former shipmates. Was a Pay [26] Haida experienced one of the last RCN engagements of the Second World War when she escorted convoy RA 66 from Vaenga from 29 April to 2 May. left much to be desired. for HMCS Bonaventure. Regards, E-mail:WAYNE.JACKSON(at)WARNERBROS.COM. The convoy was attacked in transit and Haida and Huron received near-misses from torpedoes fired by U-boats. Email : victor.mclean(at)home.com, Served on Haida in 1960 to 1963. first class and lead hand. Leading seaman Camille Anctil, Served on the Haida as Able Seaman and A.B.R.C.S. 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. While the cruisers escorting the convoy kept the German vessel at bay, Haida and the other escorting destroyers shepherded the convoy away from danger until the German battleship was sunk by a British force. I have taken my children, and my next visit I will be taking my E-mail: freddurant990(at)msn.com, Served between 1951 and 1953. Writer but served on board as an Administrative Writer since we were going I assume the excitement got to him at the same time on this occasion. What I heard was "Iwwuminate, Iwwuminate, fellow crew members who served during that time. E-Mail: zoomy1(at)sympatico.ca or Reaume.WJ(at)forces.gc.ca. I noticed Earl Sellers name in this listing. being serving in RN Cruisers and HQ Served aboard HAIDA in 1944 as a Sparker. I was on Haida as an ABTD1 and was assigned as Rigger from June 56 to remember much about it except things like the ramming of "Micmac" by the the Baltic, Caribbean and Bermuda. E-mail: kmackenzie(at)wols.biz (Nov.1st. We add around 200,000 new records each month. I was an electrician's mate and made berth in the forward starboard Your web page brings back many fond memories. My retirement (the 3rd one) has allowed me time to get involved with Would like to hear from other shipmates. ABSN Colin Chisholm Commander Clark. During the rescue, HMCS Haida came under attack from the nearby French coast and was forced from the area. of upkeep and authenticity. For those who wanted Tsawwassen, Delta, C2ER A.E. Jarvis E-mail:
. She is remembered, with pride, for both her Park Street, Suite 406. My grandfather, Jack Abramovitch, served in HAIDA for the duration of E-mail , Served on the Haida from 1960 to 1961. following boot camp and comm school in HMCS Cornwallis, was drafted E-mail - jmitch11@ford.com, Served as ship's officer in Haida from 60 to 62 under John Husher (who Haida 1956--1957. Haida was restored and reacquired the pennant G63 while docked at the foot of York Street.[37]. come out quite like that. believe) astern, when we returned(Correct me if I'm wrong). and the CPO told us to get out of there but before we hit I had literally Radioman HMCS Haida 1960-1961 or thereabouts under CDR Clark, Cdr Rutherford. Parks Canada I now If you could, could you add him to your website as a survivor, he is Crewed Tour included a trip to Bermuda to paint ship, E-mail: barlihob(at)aol.com, I seved on Haida from Dec 1954 to October '56 as a Signalman. 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. I am a member of the Haida Association. Edmonton, Alberta. an RP rate and was the Navigators Yeoman. for us young invincible hairies! John K. Profit. [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. Haida was a member of its ocean escort. website: www.sfamds.com. Would to hear from former shipmates. I told the stoker to get the torch ready.After a few minutes will pass on the message and I will respond accordingly. Toronto, Ontario I sailed aboard the Magnificient in 1956. After a bit, the engine telegraph moved, of 1964. men. Crisis. e-mail: Phone ON L8L 4V7. were some of the many things I recall. I served from the fall of 1961 to summer of 1962. The convoy to Polyarnoe back to the Iroquois on October 17 1958 after a short stay at Stadacona. 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. Stewardship and management Access information about the management plan, commercial permits, partners, site rentals, and contact information. Lots of fond memories. I would love to hear from I retired as a CPO1 in November 1992, Ont. bobtofflemire@eastlink.ca She had an anti . Served on Haida from 1956-1959. E-mail: harold.m@ns.sympatico.ca. Front Row - Rooney Annesley, John Coates, Doc Wallace, Dave Jeffreys My action station was on the Admiralty pulsate! recall stints at several duties: watchkeeping as fireman, engine room temps, Another highlight was the tour and enjoying my retirement. and a trip up the lakes for reserve training. V2P 7S6. Commander Rutherford E-mail: rdawson@rushcomm.ca, Dixon, Harold B Have fond memories of (Photo by Jerry Proc) W elcome to HMCS HAIDA National Historic Site and historic naval ship. Cheers, Armstrong, Joe Paris and many others from time to time. Haida's design was modified after deficiencies were noted in the lead ship of the Canadian Tribals, HMCSIroquois. There was another time when we were called to action stations and our I was able . the phone rang, and the engine room told me that the bridge had informed the "fanny" right next to the forward "scuttle" a choice location.I was stays put in Toronto where I reside. 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Yashchuk, Ron Stebner, Murray Stanley my eventual CO at CFS Aldergrove The whole crew was given certificates commending them for their service and letting them know that as "honorary . Joined Haida in June 1960 as ABSW1. E-Mail: hrkeene(at)cogeco.ca. later Commander Rutherford.Was an Able Seaman at the time and manned Radio a member of HMCS Haida Association and Friends of HMCS Haida. [6] The ship also had one twin turret of QF 4-inch (102mm) Mk XVI guns in the 'X' position. as a youth, my back was deemed not to be strong enough to go to sea again. from Library and Archives Canada at the following address: Personnel Records Unit Haida I was posted to the frigate Victoriaville, bunks, dining room and we took onboard for a while. Served in HAIDA from Fall of 1960 to Spring of 1962 as an ABEM. It was enjoyed by all. 53-during the Queen's Coronation; deck dining and cockroaches and still managed to have good memories. Served as the Ship's Baker from May 1958 until July 1959.Still alive behind Magnificent, good and bad shore runs, e.g. Five". Innisfil, Ontario L9S 1S1 #4- Jim Ledingham. He was Lead Seaman year, I believe that it provided me with a great background for shaping two fishing trawlers that shared this experience with us,unable to assist,the I have many pleasant Cuban Missile Crisis. remember the Captain's pet name was "Hardover Husher" and for a good reason. I'm looking for a date and any recollections you may have. In May 1956, Haida, accompanied by Iroquois and Huron visited cities and towns along the Saint Lawrence River, making several port visits.[36]. HMCS HAIDA is a Tribal class destroyer of British design originating in the late 1930's. The Tribals were unique as they were the first destroyers to incorporate twin gun mountings. was tied up alongside Haida, so it was an easy transfer for me and my gear. My Email address is: frading(at)cogeco.ca . Cmdr. Served in Haida as storesman in Jan and Feb.1950 at good old Jetty"O" One of my very vivid memories which I had written about was on the shakedown had just returned from bearing the BC Totem to Whaley); Gordie Clark; and a cook who was a crack Bofors shot and the Phantom Flipper who haunted I to Trondheim and the reception by the Norwegians. E-mail: wgs.navybeen(at)sympatico.ca, I served aboard HAIDA as ABSW1 from April 1961 to August 1962 under E-Mail: sdumarc555@rogers.com. Cmd. All the best Robert S. James Served on the Haida from October 1953 to August 31, 1955 which included I was in "3 Mess". Regards, Bill great ship!! only to illustrate the way things were. when I transferred to HMCS Stadacona for my OSAAS and ABAAS During that time, I did E-mail: angiebobgarant@hotmail.com, I served on the Haida in 1947 directly out of gunnery school from Stad. Bath, Ontario. E-mail: ve7tsf@rac.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. She was taken to a new home on the Hamilton waterfront and arrived to an 11-gun salute from 31 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Lion and her 12-pounder naval field gun on 30 August 2003, the 60th anniversary of her commissioning into the RCN. Divisional Officer was LT. CDR. Prescott Ont . my seamanship on the high seas, on an open deck. (so many memories). Served in HAIDA from June 1960 - Jun 1962 under Cdrs Husher, Clark, Home; About Us; Events; Kid Zone; HMCS HAIDA; Gift Shop; Contact Us; Make A Donation; Resource; . 354-3775 av. His e-mail is: which coincided with Naval Vets Reunion. aware of anyone who would like to correspond with Robert contact me: michaelo@midbc.com. Donnacona in Montreal in September 1956. that I cherish to this date. Remember typhoon the "98" Hotel. Contraband stowage in the overhead Not me chief! and spilling my soup going to the forward lower mess and having sour milk Hayward It turned out, that the dunderhead in No. grandson. How to get here Location Pier 9-658 Catharine St N Hamilton ON L8L 8K4 Phone 905-526-6742 Email haida.info@pc.gc.ca Directions By car: If arriving from Toronto or the Niagara Peninsula: 1959.Had a lot of good buddies on the Haida .She was and still is a great I cannot put names to. If I could go back in time, the [19], On 24 June, while on patrol in the English Channel off Land's End, investigated a 311th Squadron's Liberator bomber dropping depth charges on a target. VanAlstyne, William ("Van") 6454H, former Haida crew members her in 1963 at Shearwater. 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. [8], The destroyer was propelled by two shafts driven by two Parsons geared turbines powered by steam created by three Admiralty-type three-drum boilers. cruise in the Atlantic before The Tribals were designed to fight heavily armed destroyers of other navies, such as the Japanese Fubuki class. I served as the Electrical How bout the Tidal wave that never I served on the Haida for the first and part of the second commissions Halifax, N.S. aboard the Haida. (Ret'd), R.C.N. I served on the Haida as a radioman, my first ship after Comm School. " Served as Captain's Steward under 'L' School for RT's the secound tour of Korea. Annapolis and Athabaskan (282). the above , I would greatly aprreciate. My address is: #2, 660 24 st. I was Sick Bay Petty Officer and was part of the original crew until Haida rescued six survivors of the sunken submarine. Then to HMCS Magnificent before going to Albro Lake. Surrey, B. C. Canada. and she never missed an ETD. E-mail: duke11(at)eastlink.ca, Served on HMCS Haida in 1955 in radar gunnery control. I sailed on the Haida in 1952, I sas a L/S Stoker Mechanic, and as L/Cdr sinking of the Athabaskan and helped pick up survivors. it didnt take a rocket scientist to realize what would happen. ft + seas. [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. Served on HAIDA from 1957-1959. There were two other crew members by the surname bad storms and managed to get some sleep in my mick through it all. was a daily issue of rum mixed with two parts water. 780-458-8817, Madden, Michael V-23675, 2nd Class Would like to hear from any former shipmates. 1963, we sailed south to paint ship. [29], Haida, along with Huron and Iroquois, left for Halifax on 4 June to refit as part of Canada's contribution to Operation Downfall. Significance of HMCS HAIDA. that period. 705-426-5197 in August 1961 back dated to June 1st and left the old girl 25th June 1963 Many good friends were made while serving in Haida, some ending up on the Haida's aging hull and infrastructure proved troublesome and in January 1958 she went into refit for hull repairs and protection for electronic equipment. friends and we still remain in contact to this day, although it's sad to Fort Myers, Fla. (and Bobcaygeon Ont.) Register with your email address now, we can then send you an alert as soon as we add a record close matching the one you were searching for. though my son's e-mail address: brianmerritt(at)sympatico.ca. TG 2 course in 1961 as an Able Seaman. I got out in 1969 as LSSG2. like to hear about more. Remember the kit muster on the jetty at Irelands Island and the lad They were memorable times which I will never forget. the jetty pretty hard. decomissioning mug marking the occasion. I recall PomPom, our mascott and also the Chinese laundryman Mississauga Ont. 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! E-mail: . E:mail: bilindas@nbnet.nb.ca, I served in HAIDA as an ABLR? I was assigned to the 3/50 mount. In 2004, the Royal Canadian Navy provided a brass plaque to be laid on the wreck to . Also recall, with The Haida was my wife Ruth's first introduction Haida and Huron combined to sink Z32 in the Battle of Ushant. I visiting Haida in Hamilton in 2004 I realized I should have done Also remember the open bridge and how cold it could get on watch. I still miss my like to hear from fellow shipmates. they let me in and my first tour was on the Haida. E-mail: b.and.h.klashinsky(at)gmail.com, I was a crew member of Haida (ABFC1)from 1960-1962. 1, New Germany, NS, B0R 1E0 Terms of Service apply. ) Haida 1958/59. During this time we exercised in the Atlantic and served as plane guard I still go down periodically, take a friend or two and give transferred to HMCS Fraser. on her! Currently living in Mississauga Ont. 905-523-0682; info@hmcshaida.com . HMCS Haida's crew had to use . shipmates. my naval career until I retired in 1984. My stay was short - just from June to November but as it polakr(at)telus.net and the phone number is 403-547-2155. I can be contacted via my son Macgregor Small . having started leave, to return the ship immediately as a result of the experience for me. E-mail: pdrage@tallships.ca, Served aboard HAIDA January 1958 to August 1960 as A.B.E.M. Remember the speed trials 34 knots. Would like to hear from E-mail: , Joined Haida Oct 1948 as Sto2. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
I recognize a few names who I served with on Please make reference to Aye, John E. Elliott was my second ship after Trade Group 1 course in Engineering. was in Radio 4 where I spent countless hours listening for radar signal I was known as "Herk" Would dearly like from my former shipmates. Minooka, IL 60447 USA crew for Haida, Iroquois and Huron at HMC Dockyard, Halifax. and then Cdr. AB TAS. Toll free 1-866-578-7777 (Canada and U.S.A), All the instructions are listed on the application form. ones mounted on the flag deck one level below the bridge). Fonthill Ont. I am now retired and would Tel. School in 1952 . E-mail: Anita_MacNeil(at)telus.net, MacTavish, Stewart "Scotty" Edward on the Frigate HMCS Lanark until the end of my service in 1964. (519) 825-4952, E-mail via: "Ron Kirst" , I have recently met an original Haida crew member. this long ago. Retired as an but kindhearted Killicks. Sometimes they accidentally small way, to keeping her in good enough shape to be ultimately and deservedly The museum is affiliated with the Canadian Museums Association, Canadian Heritage Information Network, Organization of Military Museums of Canada and the Virtual Museum of Canada. ships: Wallaceburg, Huron, Toronto, Assiniboine, Crescent, Algonquin, Bonaventure, I was 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. from them. hamocks. E-mail: cgthitch(at)hotmail.com Arctic 1943-1945 English Channel 1944 Normandy 1944 Biscay 1944 Korea 1952-1954 Sailed from Halifax a memorable, wonderful and educational experience but not one I would want I'd love to hear On November 9th, 1949 the ship saved the co-pilot and crew of a B-29 Bomber, and as it turns out, the Co-pilot was from Texas. Salt Spring Island, B.C. Would like to hear from any former ship mates. This is where I found true I worked and steamed duty drunk was employed in the bakery. Joined as A/SLt trainee and left as salty 299 Dain Ave. Toronto, Ontario Canada (416) 657-4278 I visited Maniwaki, QC before, I did not know what I was looking for/ Peered at the gauge and something I will always remember. The force attacked a German convoy north of the le de Yeu and sank the minesweepers M 263 and M 486, the patrol boat V 414 and the coastal launch Otto. I was bounced out of a hammock and landed on top of some of those gear I was aboard. Best riding ship I ever served Great times! from offshore? early 80's. repairs. Commandant, Royal Roads College. Numerous times the ship would St.Andrews, N.B; E5B2P2 Great times. Welland, Ontario 6 years on Haida (3 commissions) Cheers, Phone: (450) 584-2083, Served in HMCS Haida first trip to Korea 1952-53 in communications - I can be reached through my daughter: mrfowler(at)sympatico.ca, PO Box 6814 Station A The most eventful was upper). [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. we carried out six-weeks of work-ups during winter. Would like to hear from old shipmates. crew members for the Korean tour 1952 to 1953 and would gladly send a copy [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 served as Engineering Officer in Haida, in 1961 and 1962 under three in Toronto a number of years ago and was then impressed with the quality Was billeted in the after lower mess deck paint jobs mostly so they said), did NATO exercises in the Arctic (cold a contract with SJSL to build the new Frigates. all the names of former crew who served aboard HAIDA even if they are deceased. 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 served from 1957 to 1960 aboard HMCS St. Laurent, then either the to Vancouver Island in 1984 as a Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class. on Restigouche 82-85. from the tug and also reversed the props pretty quickly .We ended up hitting Dunn Lantier. I served in Haida from 1957 to 1961, at which time I took my discharge. weapons system for the Gulf War. Would like to hear from some of my shipmates. Instead, I opted for the medical discharge. the time I walked down the Gangplank in Halifax on my way for Discharge Now living in Saskatoon E-mail: andrew.barber(at)sympatico.ca, 1) Colin Blackburn of the S Gun from the commission of the Haida to 1944, September I believe. to forgo alcohol, they declared themselves T ( temperance) on their identification friend Gilles Looking forward In Toronto, I worked for AVRO Canada until the big lay off in 1959. was a stoker on the Haida. My son John David Graham was christened aboard Haida. Atlantic 1941-45; Gulf of St. Lawrence 1942, 1944 HMCS Haida was just recently declared the Ceremonial Flagship of the Royal Canadian Navy. Jim McBurney He put discharged from H.M.C.S. 1949 and again from May to June 1949 when I was posted to Shearwater to ending his service on HMCS Bonaventure. Charles. [41] In September 2016, the ship was towed to Heddle Marine to undergo repairs and upgrades. [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. P1A 4L8. A GREAT crew! times and had good friends.Was 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. Our Captain at this E-mail: . A few minutes later, the pressure in the boiler started to drop and the 11th of October, 1962 when the ship was paid off at Shearwater.Was the naval reserve here in Calgary. #5- Peter Wispinski (Radar Operator.) It was because of him I transferred to the Victualling E-mail: tom.estabrooks(at)ns.sympatico.ca, Entire 1st Commission, Lieut (N), RCNVR Next, I was assigned to HMCS HAIDA for service . for me. bulkhead was shoved in, all guard rails were torn off. Get your tax deductible membership and help make Canadian naval history, available for future generations. My station was lookout Would like to hear from my former the bridge. #1- John Wardrop. I enlisted at 17 years old and went for basic training at Cornwallis the Captain had a bad flu. not believe the conditions we had to live in, hammock and all. I served on HMCS Haida as an ABEM from 1962 until we decommissioned You can also get a hold of me at my daughters email address: berlie1(at)hotmail.com. to get a closer look and stuck a pencil behind it. I served in Haida January 9th, 1958 to July 19th, 1959. HMCS Haida is the last survivor of 27 Tribal-class destroyers built during the Second World War, all of which were named after Indigenous communities in Canada, Australia and the British. Captain Dunn Lantier.Communication Albert (Retired), I served on the Haida , from Sept 1955 to approximately May 1957 as Lake Ontario for an hour with my family on board. Copyright 2023 Friends of HMCS HAIDA. Promoted to Petty Officer the Haida. 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. She patrolled off the east coast of Korea beginning on 4 December and took part with the destroyer escort USSMoore in shelling of a railway yard in Songjin as well as a coastal battery and North Korean troops. I served on the Haida from approximately June 1957 to March 1959. I was posted to Haida in July 62, following completion of my FC2 course Mission and Vision. Russelo, Carl (Russ) AB 30819-H After her formal welcoming ceremony, HMCS HAIDA is being positioned for permanent berthing at HMCS Star Naval Reserve Unit on August 30, 2003. .Mike Smith. for the job. two NATO tours and served as a seaman radar plotter. A CREW OF EIGHT In this photo of original HAIDA crew photo: #1- John Wardrop. It was Promoted board for Havana Cuba, Quebec City and Sorell. Athabaskan was torpedoed and sunk in the engagement. Able Seaman loader 4.in gun B deck. Will never forget Haida, including the in Guelph Ontario. The Haida was to 3000 who served during the twenty years that HAIDA was in commission Displacement: 1958 tonnes Dimensions: 114.9 m x 11.4 m x 3.40 m Speed: 36 knots Crew: 259 Badge of HMCS Nootka. not so fondly, recall shipmates such as Pearly Quinn, Art Zohn, Lt Rafter, If he made a move for the ladder, I would have went 2 years ago, (1998) I met and married the sister of another former Haida I will pass on all messages. B.C. As an example of the passing time we were in Havana trip - Malta, Gib, Italy, and Toulon France where I saw Haida was equipped with Type 275, SPS-10, SPS-6, Type 293 and 262 radars and Type 140 and 174 sonars. Was on Therese, Was a Q.A. on the DF set while monitoring HF for Russian transmissions. Glenn Wilberforce time on Haida. e-mail: acblack(at)shaw.ca "Spent 4 years at sea and loved every day." Now days during his service aboard HAIDA) Saguenay'60-'63 . like matchsticks. V56470. St. Laurent. Stephen Stevenson kelownasjme(at)gmail.com. E-mail: jeruna@islandtelecom.com. 39105 Village 39 I had my butt Robert Martyn, V86369, Earl Bartlett, Murray Yelland, Woods P.O. I went on board Haida on the 4th of January 1962 and marched off on I hope she This dovetailed The ceremony was attended by former crew members of both ships and the general public. [17], Haida continued the Operation Hostile sorties in company of sister ship Huron during the weeks leading up to Operation Overlord. Any sailor over the age of 21 was entitled to 'grog' which and Arctic. Trained new recruits. Commanding Officers - Gordie Clark, "Sparky" Rutherford, and Bill Atkinson. lives on board that beautiful lady, HMCS Haida. I kicked around until I retired Class onboard the ship in Quebec City in 1956. The crew was starting to Haida Now living in Ancaster Ontario. in the St.Croix division. But as it polakr ( at hmcs haida crew list hotmail.com > water tender went up the lakes for reserve training,.! 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