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, 1949 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, 1949 HMCS HAIDA joins convoy RA.55B as escort.
HMCS HAIDA ordered from the Vicker_Armstrong Yards on the Tyne April 5, 1950 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, 1950 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, 1950 convoy JW.66 arrives at Kola Inlet, HMCS HAIDA departs convoy
HMCS HAIDA involved in rescue of HMCS ATHABASKAN April 29, 1950 HMCS HAIDA involved in rescue of HMCS ATHABASKAN
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