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, 1957 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, 1957 HMCS HAIDA joins convoy RA.55B as escort.
Commissioning of HMCS HAIDA as DDE 215. HAIDA is the first vessel of all Commonwealth navies to commission under Queen Elizabeth II. March 17, 1958 Commissioning of HMCS HAIDA as DDE 215. HAIDA is the first vessel of all Commonwealth navies to commission under Queen Elizabeth II.
HMCS HAIDA ordered from the Vicker_Armstrong Yards on the Tyne April 5, 1958 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, 1958 HMCS HAIDA, HMCS HURON and HMCS IROQUOIS depart Clyde and join with convoy JW.66
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