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, 2013 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, 2013 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, 2014 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, 2014 HMCS HAIDA ordered from the Vicker_Armstrong Yards on the Tyne