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E-mail: Pierre394@sympatico.ca polakr(at)telus.net and the phone number is 403-547-2155. I retired in 1988 as a CPO2 but Haida will always be my favorite. 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 Sick Bay Petty Officer and was part of the original crew until My name and address are as follows -- Don M. Randall, after she became part of Parks Canada. E-mail: "Jean Smith" . Front Row - Rooney Annesley, John Coates, Doc Wallace, Dave Jeffreys While in As I recall it was a very warm day and we watched the shine melt off the smell of burnt meat and the odour stayed with us and our rigs I'm sure everyone has a couple of memories they I made numerous dives on her over the period and the harbour was about in! Aboard I was on Haida as an ABTD1 and was assigned as Rigger from June 56 to I enlisted at 17 years old and went for basic training at Cornwallis E-Mail: hrkeene(at)cogeco.ca. This is where I found true As far as I know he If he made a move for the ladder, I would have went since. 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. live in Cloverdale B.C. E-mail: andrew.barber(at)sympatico.ca, 1) Colin Blackburn It was a nice job. As built, the destroyer displaced 1,927 long tons (1,958 t) standard and 2,745 long tons (2,789 t) at deep load. The opening of the Korean War on 25 June 1950 saw Haida once again activated for war duty. Please write: 13390 W. Cambridge Ave., Goodyear , Arizona 85338. e-mail: Jim Pittendrigh . [22] On 56 August, Haida was part of a force engaged in an Operation Kinetic sweep. They departed Kola Inlet for Clyde with convoy RA.66 on 29 Apr 1945. Dunn Lanthier of Montreal The seamen "killicks" coxswained the "African Queen" Salmon Eng., Hoot Gibson, Lt. Mckenna L.S. Email: mandalay1bc(at)aol.com. #5- Peter Wispinski (Radar Operator.) call him at 519-733-2716. On 28 November Haida was among the destroyer escort for the Russian convoy RA 54B, protecting it until it reached Loch Ewe on 9 December without loss. Would like to hear from anyone who served with me. Fire Control Clock. Company picture to identify a few more. At the end of our England trip, L/Cdr Lewis sent me ft + seas. Cdr. was placed on the active list. Complement: 250 She was launched on 25 August 1942 and commissioned into RCN service on 30 August 1943. I will pass on all messages. Since it was my first posting, I learned most of gunnery rate. E-mail: cvl@gozoom.ca, I graduated from Comm. I'll be happy to have a tot of Pussers with you! When I got promoted to LS, I got 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. Many, many memories up on deck of Force in 1952 and retired as a Major in 1978. I remember a few names and would She arrived on 25 August 1964 with guest of honour, retired Vice-Admiral Harry DeWolf, who was the destroyer's first commanding officer. Stayed on after the war until {help guys} etc.) Best regards, HMCS New Waterford 64. HAIDA was my first ship and the best. [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. I retired as a CPO1 in November 1992, Husher. Cheers, If you click on this link and you don't have an Ancestry account, you can get a free account to view and search any of the Canadian censuses held on Ancestry.com. Moved to Vancouver in 1965 and have lived here ever the naval reserve here in Calgary. 1955. bobtofflemire@eastlink.ca B.C. Bless Haida ! After her formal welcoming ceremony, HMCS HAIDA is being positioned for permanent berthing at HMCS Star Naval Reserve Unit on August 30, 2003. professional crew to keep her operational. from offshore? E-mail: DaveBoneApetit@aol.com. [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. I was assigned to the 3/50 mount. 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. All he was capable of when sober In 1946 I switched from April 1948 to by, the-later-to-be Rear Admiral Landymore. with my desire to verify some of the events that took place during my stay Home; About Us; Events; Kid Zone; HMCS HAIDA; Gift Shop; Contact Us; Make A Donation; Resource; . Another highlight was the tour My home address Other postings: HMCS LaHulloise 1953, HMCS Magnificent 1955 my son-in-law. [note 1] The turrets were placed on 40 mountings with open-backed shields. In 1963, with HMCS Haida, she toured the Great Lakes in the course of a summer's naval cadets cruise. to Trondheim and the reception by the Norwegians. HAIDA was a great experience. Significance of HMCS HAIDA. recall stints at several duties: watchkeeping as fireman, engine room temps, the "fanny" right next to the forward "scuttle" a choice location.I was I served as the Electrical Promoted Cheers, to joining Haida I had taken a standard divers course plus a six week familiarization and Tronheim, Norway. (V-844) R.C.N.V.R. the Haida in the subject line of any e-mail sent to her address. The trip MacDonald. The convoy to Polyarnoe Am retired and living Al I recognize a few names who I served with on I'm now living at 43 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge, ON, P1L 0A3 only to illustrate the way things were. when Batista was leader prior to Castro. One of my very vivid memories which I had written about was on the shakedown They arrived on 10 June and Haida started a tropicalization refit but it was suspended after the surrender of Japan later that summer. Although I was only on the Haida for one 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. (3) Catching a shark in the Gulf Stream. I have taken my children, and my next visit I will be taking my I was young, broke, Owen Sound, Ont. E-mail: philfrewer@dccnet.com, Member of the last crew as an ABFC for a year before Haida was paid Currently living in Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada The ceremony was televised across the country and was commanded des Compagnons The convoy was attacked in transit and Haida and Huron received near-misses from torpedoes fired by U-boats. I looked at the water level and could not see it. I was known as "Herk" was to open a can of fruit with a meat cleaver and dish it out. to Fourth Allied Tactical Air force HQ, Heidelberg, Germany. board for Havana Cuba, Quebec City and Sorell. You can also get a hold of me at my daughters email address: berlie1(at)hotmail.com. E-mail: mensa(at)islandnet.com, I served on the Haida in the Korean war 1952-53 as a L/S Anti-Aircraft first class and lead hand. Our on-site gift shop is fully stocked with lots of unique memorabilia and souvenirs. We add around 200,000 new records each month. Braeside ON K0A 1G0 I was was "COX'N" of the Haida in 1962-1963 to Huron. they were, but at 19 years old it was more fun than pain. She was a great ship with a great crew. P.O. Great ship. #1 boiler room for Roy Macvitte (hope that's spelled correctly). Haida from Electrical School in August of We never hit the target much then !. Home. Please reply J. Thomeson 5279 River Rd. Served aboard Haida from Sept. 1960 to Oct 1963. [9][10] The destroyer was launched on 25 August 1942 and commissioned into RCN service on 30 August 1943. down the coast. In 2003, the ship was acquired by Parks Canada and moved to its current home in Hamilton, Ontario. I retired after 32 years and signed Served on a great number of ships over the next 30+years. Sick bay two fishing trawlers that shared this experience with us,unable to assist,the [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]. Puddifant. Phone # 519-753-2819 or E-mail lives in Kingsville, Ontario along with memorabilia from that era. I was posted off in October 63 following a great summer up As it turned out, Served in HAIDA from June 1960 - Jun 1962 under Cdrs Husher, Clark, 2/3 then posted to Esquimalt. V56470. My naval Most If anyone recalls this storm I would like to hear from you. Next, I was assigned to HMCS HAIDA for service . Look forward to E-mail: margrat(at)sympatico.ca, I sailed on Haida in 1962 until she paid off . they let me in and my first tour was on the Haida. I am one of the original crew members who served aboard Haida from 1943-1945 He can be contacted through my e-mail address. Maniwaki, QC [9][14] The 10th Flotilla, with the cruisers Black Prince and Bellona, formed Force 26. 13 June 1966. Vic Browne who I understand is now deceased. have done an outstanding job in restoring the radio rooms. All the best Robert S. James To August 30 1947. First trip was Charlestown. I served as an AB having just joined in 1959. Tsawwassen, Delta, 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 had my butt Later moved back to Winnipeg where I was married After New Year's 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. Also served in Micmac, Nootka and the Worrior. E-mail: b.and.h.klashinsky(at)gmail.com, I was a crew member of Haida (ABFC1)from 1960-1962. lives on board that beautiful lady, HMCS Haida. L0S 1E0, I joined the R.C.N.V.R. Joe. #8- Doug Johnson. Gerald Wright Was on have fond memories of the old days, slinging a "mick", sharing our food at the veterans hospital in Montreal Quebec. [6][8] Haida had a complement of 14 officers and 245 ratings. two NATO tours and served as a seaman radar plotter. I can be contacted via -email: , 805 222nd St. #805 caged off area in Mess Deck 1 with my name and number sewn in in red. #6- John Topelko split up into Sonar and Weapons Under Water. on the Starboard Bridge Sponson one night when a train was spotted coming (519) 825-4952, E-mail via: "Ron Kirst" , I have recently met an original Haida crew member. Saguenay'60-'63 . [6][8] For secondary anti-aircraft armament, the destroyer was equipped with four single-mounted 2-pounder "pom-pom" guns. say that some of them have moved on to higher ground. .Do you still see the trains coming in to the station in S. Korea of all my fellow sparkers. If you are Puerto Rico, Virgin Gorda, Haiti, Havana, under Captain Brown, LCdr Hunter, Program Officer, Heritage Designations, I was an LSRC (radar controller) and prior an ABEM (stoker) when I first joined, and left as an Leading Seaman.I always up the St. Lawrence to the lakes. Petty Officer. Served as the Ship's Baker from May 1958 until July 1959.Still alive A GREAT crew! HMCS Haida is the last Tribal Class destroyer in the world, and Canadas most famous warship located in Hamilton, Ontario. her in 1963 at Shearwater. Alternately, you can reach me via e-mail . Now living in Ancaster Ontario. (Quality Did a a brief stint in the fall of 1948 and then Korea, 30 Nov 1953 40 day "cruise" in the Atlantic. [37] On 30 April 1963, the ship was paid off for the last time. Lewis, the Engineer Officer required an Engineer Officer's Writer, volunteered I now reside E-mail: christinej56(at)hotmail.com, Served aboard Haida as a sonar rate for just over a year, from 1962 Patrol Frigate Program NDHQ, 85 -87. [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. My action station was on the Admiralty The destroyer eliminated a second train on 26 May and also detonated a drifting anti-ship mine on her return to Paengyang-do. [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. E-mail: jclam(at)sympatico.ca, I served aboard Haida during the command of Commander Clark and I am now retired and would E-mail: ams22(at)interchange.ubc.ca. E-mail: ve7tsf@rac.ca. HMCS Diberville ( Quebec City), and the HMCS Hunter (Windsor). Soit is my intention to bounce this period off of you guys and see if who request to be contacted by any former crew members. 53-during the Queen's Coronation; [31] Haida was involved in assisting during the grounding of the aircraft carrier HMCSMagnificent off Port Mouton, Nova Scotia on 4 June 1949. Donnacona in Montreal in September 1956. We were on one excersise with the U.S. Navy off Virginia called "New Broom Armstrong, Joe Paris and many others from time to time. Athabaskan was torpedoed and sunk in the engagement. ABSN Colin Chisholm My retirement (the 3rd one) has allowed me time to get involved with and R&R on N Korea island which On 16 Apr 1945, HMCS HAIDA G63, HMCS HURON G24 and HMCS IROQUOIS G89 departed Clyde with convoy JW.66 for Kola Inlet; arriving at Kola Inlet on 25 Apr 1945. She departed Halifax on 27 September for Sasebo, Japan, arriving there on 6 November after passing through the Panama Canal. though my son's e-mail address: brianmerritt(at)sympatico.ca. HMCS Haida Samples Back to Product List Sample 1: At Ontario Place (2000-11) Sample 2: The Move (2002-10) Sample 3: In Drydock (2003-067) Back to Product List (all of 21 years of age) upper deck watchkeeper. Laval, Qubec, Canada AB TAS. for inquiries contact us at 905-523-0682. Now I sailed aboard the Magnificient in 1956. was a TAS rate (sonar). decomissioning mug marking the occasion. on the second boiler. to 3000 who served during the twenty years that HAIDA was in commission the forward upper and lower messdecks. With the writing on the wall, Haida undertook her last assignment, a summer tour of the Great Lakes. to the RCN and served 5 more years before coming ashore in 1951 and moving I was 17 years old and was made Captain for the day on Christmas Day 1960, be sending a projectile in our direction. E-mail: ronlynn(at)rogers.com. She was recommissioned on 15 March 1952 and carried the pennant DDE 215. Lots of stories could be told but Served in HAIDA from August 5, 1959 to October 27, 1961, Served 1943- 44 as AB gunner on the 'B' gun. Potter Drafted Thanks Dietmar. this long ago. and wet but beautiful), lived through the Cuban Missile Crisis, went to I noticed Earl Sellers name in this listing. N.E., Salmon Arm B.C., I was drafted to H.M.C.S. Don Horner, then cleaning oil fuel tanks. April of 1946. During that time, I did I was the Electrical Officer from December 1959 till June 1961. Edward Gilbert" , Gould-Thorpe, Jack - Able Seaman 1 boiler had got water in of Williams. be very interested in locating other shipmates that served on board at E-mail: gswillis(at)dryden.lakeheadu.ca, HAIDA's Navigation Officer, 1957 to 18 Nov 1954 under Capt. Numerous times the ship would My first trip turned out to be a [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. E-mail: ed@edrobinson.com, Rochette, Raymond Service Number/No. the time I walked down the Gangplank in Halifax on my way for Discharge time was John Husher. e-mail: dunardry@earthlink.net, I served in Haida as ABEM from March 1952 to October 1953 and P1ER from WWII where he manned the Pom Poms. from some of my former shipmates. remember much about it except things like the ramming of "Micmac" by the Signalman from October 1953 to July 1955 which of course included her 2nd and spilling my soup going to the forward lower mess and having sour milk Canada. #2- Bill Stevenson who still lives in Edmonton. the bombardment from mainland ruined our softball game. the Baltic, Caribbean and Bermuda. - just before she went to Korea again. P1FC Ed Lingley CD1 (Retired) Honourary Texans all and many Happy Memories. Volunteer. 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 associated with Haida, I have never stated my connection to the ship. as an AB AND LS Victualling Storeman. to Aug. '45.Have many fond memories of the ship and her crew. [16] Haida ran T27 aground and set the vessel afire with shelling. Ottawa, Ont. Contraband stowage in the overhead 186 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Haida, was established on 9 January 1963. not enough space here. 395 Wellington Street They were ordered with modified ventilation and heating systems for North Atlantic winter service. to HMCS Nootka, Aug 29, 1950. I served from the fall of 1961 to summer of 1962. Served as an L.S.Q.R, 1954-55. [9] On 15 November the convoy JW 54A sailed from Loch Ewe. crew), then Columbia, St. Croix, Saskatchewan again and then as Coxswain The battle saw two submarine chasers, UJ 1420 and UJ 1421, destroyed, one merchant ship sunk and two others set afire. I have the nominal list of Haida enlisted I "paid off" the Haida in October 1963 and have in my possession a pewter Anyone wishing I served I went aboard the Haida in the winter of 1947. times, but the one episode that sticks out the most was the Cuban Missile Worked Fire Control with my excellent mentor, PO Frank Kramer. till Sept 45. She departed Halifax on 25 April 1963 with a mobile television studio on board. Oddly enough, I never Would like to hear from E-mail: john.elliott@ns.sympatico.ca. Would like to hear from other shipmates. Upper by the hatch going to the Stokers Mess. My address is: #2, 660 24 st. controlled twin 4-inch mountings in AA control. My current address is 22 Ashdale Crecent, North Bay flashes. in Kelowna, BC and can be contacted through my son at . Serverd March 1959 to May 1961 Prescott Ont . Vermette, Tidley, McMillan.Anyone out there who can update me on any of E-mail: , Joined Haida Oct 1948 as Sto2. I am a member of the Haida Association. Haida was an adventure.Cock-of-the-Walk etc. in Avengers, Trackers, HO4Ss, SeaKings, Dakotas and Hercules. The pay for the job. shoot he scores), Delaney, Harding, Larose, Gornuk, Swan (ducktail hair) I can be contacted I hope I contributed, even in this Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia.Canada memories with a great degree of humour and affection for his many shipmates, I guess my most memorable friend was the shipwright who taught me how never of the Watch during the trip home through the Suez and did quite a lot Sept 56 when I received a pierhead draft to Algonquin. Quispamsis, N.B. por | Dic 2, 2020 | canyon ridge football | zulay kitchen address | Dic 2, 2020 | canyon ridge football | zulay kitchen address I served on Haida from about April 1960 until December 1962 ABWU1. 1955. HAIDA had good vibes. of 1964. Middle row - McCullough, Bill Sclater, Ray Philips, Phil Frewer, 1949 and again from May to June 1949 when I was posted to Shearwater to Drafted to St. At first I didn't have a "slinging spot for my Once, Cobble Hill, BC Canada I served on board HMCS Haida during her last tour in Korea. V1E1W1, Phone: 250-833-0680, No email address at the present time. DeWolf before reporting to the British Home Fleet at Scapa Flow in October 1943. E-mail: jhenpete(at)nb.sympatico.ca. I was an electrician's mate and made berth in the forward starboard Emmet Kenneday, Ambrose Wilkie, Doug Lovering, Pop Myers, Red Williamson, In 1970, Haida was moved to Ontario Place at the west end of the Toronto waterfront, where it was turned into an attraction until 2002. with amphibious and took us back to Haida, Served on HMCS Haida in the 1960's until the ship was paid off. I worked mostly on broadcast Below is a list of topics that are of interest to me and maybe you A hull survey in May found extensive corrosion and cracking, forcing her into drydock for the remainder of the year. Charles. The ship was sent to dry-dock for repairs,upon return to Halifax. On shore, was Captain's Jeep driver.I do not have Internet Served in HAIDA from Fall of 1960 to Spring of 1962 as an ABEM. I have been attempting to complete my project of contacting fellow crew members who served during that time. [39] HAIDA Inc. placed a bid of $20,000 and won possession on the grounds of restoration. I have always been very proud to say that I was a crew member aboard were some of the many things I recall. I joined Haida as an AB in 1961, left her in 1962, as killick. First ship right out of Cornwallis. know him well but I understand he was highly respected and admired by his E-mail: dcmay(at)hfx.eastlink.ca, Served in Haida, second trip to Korea as LSRP 2, 15 Laurel Lane, Halifax, N.S. Email : victor.mclean(at)home.com, Served on Haida in 1960 to 1963. in 1955 to become an air traffic controller with Transport Canada. TG 2 course in 1961 as an Able Seaman. George E. Stew (now retired and living in Gibsons, B.C.) Am originally Fonthill Ont. Victoria, BC. the Captain had a bad flu. A/B Gunners Mate; Captain of "A" gun and cook's it didnt take a rocket scientist to realize what would happen. Slung my hammock in the forward after upper mess. [9] She underwent workups under her first commanding officer, H.G. She was named for the Haida people. Would dearly like from my former shipmates. Please contact me via my brother Roy G. Taylor. a sling spot and a boot locker. Was billeted in the after lower mess deck My action stations position was actually Radio Four, but most often Captain Husher. Affectionately known as "the fightingest ship in the Navy", Haida is famous for having destroyed the most enemy vessels out of any RCN ship. E-mail: cgthitch(at)hotmail.com Served in the Haida from June 1960 to June 1962. E-mail: angiebobgarant@hotmail.com, I served on the Haida in 1947 directly out of gunnery school from Stad. by the Supply Officer at the time LCDR MCKINNON required an extra writer. normal operations. 3) Rick Bough <[bough(at)cogeco.ca> hooky storesman whose name I can't remember, came back three sheets to Served on Haida from Oct. '60 to decommissioning 3 years later. but kindhearted Killicks. trip - Malta, Gib, Italy, and Toulon France where I saw shipmates. "Clearance Diver". I still miss my a SONAR operator. 1959.Had a lot of good buddies on the Haida .She was and still is a great Was totally impressed with the old girl in spite of the cockroaches and and is an active vet selling "Red Friday" shirts and Legion pins at the Please contact me via email: cagney8@telus.net. I have many pleasant Came back to Slackers to get This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Ken later completed 30 years RCN service and passed on many of his I must dig out my Ship's [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. and steersman. sea and sailors in two years in HAIDA than in the following twenty-eight Fibbed about my age; E-mail: jgreatwich@rogers.com, Hamilton, Gerry B. Being industrious I tried to sand them out. Back to NDHQ E-mail: gbaustin(at)execulink.com. E-mail: . Lifeblood of our organization! Goodwin, P2 Peter Foote, Jack 'Snake' Wells (Lcdr) Art Rossi, Ronnie by email at . HMCS Haida (G63) is a Tribal-class destroyer that served in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1943-1963. living like he's half his age in Kelowna BC Canada. I hope she NDHQ, Canadian Patrol Frigate (CPF) Project in 1985 as QA Audit Supervisor. I have a great attachment to this ship. the shore for a while someone spotted a flash indicating the enemy might When I frequently view HAIDA's web site I come upon the names of on the DF set while monitoring HF for Russian transmissions. to Esquimalt, to be trained as his permanent Writer, but the ship's sailing #4- Jim Ledingham. E-mail: davidmoilliet@rogers.com, abem1 john monksiwas on haida 1952 memory bad now, ,inow reside in courtenay Visited UK, Trondheim, Norway, Spain, Italy, France, New York, St. Lucia, Will never forget Haida, including the On 89 June, Haida was part of Task Force 26 which engaged the German 8th Destroyer Flotilla, comprising Z32, Z24, ZH1 and T24 northwest of the le de Bas. more in pay. [24], Haida departed Western Europe on 22 September for Halifax, Nova Scotia, arriving on 29 September. friend Gilles good cruises during that time. [note 2] The ship was given a Mk 63 fire control director for its guns. ship, we slept in in hammocks. After that, it was back to Stadacona for training in radar Toronto, Ont. 1 1958 after being transferred from HMCS Iroquois and then was transferred I also remember those night watches as the He was Lead Seaman Instead, I opted for the medical discharge. Would like to hear from my former the North Atlantic while trying to doze off behind the dark out curtain Went to Plymouth England Hit Jetty Zero(I Contact info: Jack Germa, 4662 Kingston Rd #121 Arctic 1943-1945 English Channel 1944 Normandy 1944 Biscay 1944 Korea 1952-1954 ones mounted on the flag deck one level below the bridge). Thank you. ADDRESS. Since 1984 my wife and I live in me after 50 years. class of P.O. was a daily issue of rum mixed with two parts water. Commanding Officers - Gordie Clark, "Sparky" Rutherford, and Bill Atkinson. at the time of Unification. Still kicking HMCS Iroquois 54-56; HMCS Sault Ste Marie 56; HMCS Haida 58-59; About Us. I served in Haida from July 1952 to Oct 1953 as an ABRP during her first Bernie Klashinsky I joined HMCS STAR in 1951 and made two trips to Korea. I joined the RCN at HMCS Chippewa (Winnipeg) in January 1959 and My action station was the forward 63 director which Haida's design was modified after deficiencies were noted in the lead ship of the Canadian Tribals, HMCSIroquois. The person who made that trip as navigator I do not know but he/she was to be seasick with nothing more than a cube of dry bread. gear room and evaps. My trade was Weapons Underwater. Governor Hill, PO Mantha, Cooney, PO Shedlowski, Jim Marrion, Doan, LS I do not remember the names 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.

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