June 16 Recurring Event A burial at sea took place from HMCS HAIDA for Lt (A), Nigel Douglas Fisher, Royal Navy, who died when his Sea Hornet crashed into the sea off Halifax. A burial at sea took place from HMCS HAIDA for Lt (A), Nigel Douglas Fisher, Royal Navy, who died when his Sea Hornet crashed into the sea off Halifax.
June 24 Recurring Event HMCS HAIDA and HMS ESKIMO sink U 971 off Land’s End. HMCS HAIDA and HMS ESKIMO sink U 971 off Land’s End.
June 28 Recurring Event Ceremony aboard ORP B?yskawica to mark the twinning of HMCS HAIDA and ORP B?yskawica. Ceremony aboard ORP B?yskawica to mark the twinning of HMCS HAIDA and ORP B?yskawica.
June 29 Recurring Event At Government House in Nova Scotia, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, presented to representatives of HMCS HAIDA the World Ship Trust Certificate. At Government House in Nova Scotia, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, presented to representatives of HMCS HAIDA the World Ship Trust Certificate.
July 22 Recurring Event HMCS HAIDA arrives in Halifax from Korea HMCS HAIDA arrives in Halifax from Korea
August 6 Recurring Event HMCS HAIDA sinks German minesweeper M486 off Ile d’Yeu, Bay of Biscay. LS R.H. Betts, and AB G.J. Rowe, both killed in action Aug 6, 1944. A/S Kerwin awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal. (This was the second CGM awarded to the RCN. The first was Max Bernay’s on August 6, 1942). HMCS HAIDA sinks German minesweeper M486 off Ile d’Yeu, Bay of Biscay. LS R.H. Betts, and AB G.J. Rowe, both killed in action Aug 6, 1944. A/S Kerwin awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal. (This was the second CGM awarded to the RCN. The first was Max Bernay’s on August 6, 1942).
August 25 Recurring Event HMCS HAIDA arrives at Pier Six in Toronto. HMCS HAIDA arrives at Pier Six in Toronto.
Featured Featured August 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Celebrating 80 years – 1943-2023 – Gala Dinner The scottish rite 4 Queen street South, Hamilton, Ontario 2023 is a very special year since we are commemorating the 80th anniversary of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship HAIDA. The Friends of HMCS HAIDA are currently organizing a spectacular Gala … Continue Reading
August 30 Recurring Event HMCS HAIDA moved to Pier 9, Hamilton, Ontario. HMCS HAIDA moved to Pier 9, Hamilton, Ontario.
August 30 Recurring Event HMCS HAIDA designated as a National Historic Site. HMCS HAIDA designated as a National Historic Site.
August 30 Recurring Event 15 Gun Salute for the burial of Vice Admiral DeWolf. HMCS Haida fired the salute to him as he was being buried in Bedford Basin. 15 Gun Salute for the burial of Vice Admiral DeWolf. HMCS Haida fired the salute to him as he was being buried in Bedford Basin.
September 2 Recurring Event LCdr Robert Phillip Welland departs as Commanding Officer. LCdr Robert Phillip Welland departs as Commanding Officer.
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