HMCS HAIDA departs Halifax for 2nd tour in Korea. December 14, 1956 HMCS HAIDA departs Halifax for 2nd tour in Korea.
Cdr Henry George DeWolf departs as Commanding Officer. December 18, 1956 Cdr Henry George DeWolf departs as Commanding Officer.
LCdr Robert Phillip Welland is appointed Commanding Officer. December 19, 1956 LCdr Robert Phillip Welland is appointed Commanding Officer.
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, 1956 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.