Battle of North Cape and the destruction of the German battlecruiser Scharnhorst. HMCS HAIDA was the stern escort for JW55B. HMCS HAIDA came within twelve miles of miles of Scharnhorst’s forward destroyer escort. December 26, 1946 Battle of North Cape and the destruction of the German battlecruiser Scharnhorst. HMCS HAIDA was the stern escort for JW55B. HMCS HAIDA came within twelve miles of miles of Scharnhorst’s forward destroyer escort.
HMCS HAIDA joins convoy RA.55B as escort. December 31, 1946 HMCS HAIDA joins convoy RA.55B as escort.
HMCS HAIDA ordered from the Vicker_Armstrong Yards on the Tyne April 5, 1947 HMCS HAIDA ordered from the Vicker_Armstrong Yards on the Tyne
HMCS HAIDA, HMCS HURON and HMCS IROQUOIS depart Clyde and join with convoy JW.66 April 18, 1947 HMCS HAIDA, HMCS HURON and HMCS IROQUOIS depart Clyde and join with convoy JW.66
convoy JW.66 arrives at Kola Inlet, HMCS HAIDA departs convoy April 25, 1947 convoy JW.66 arrives at Kola Inlet, HMCS HAIDA departs convoy
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