Events from August 26, 2023 – November 1, 1943 – Page 22 – Hmcshaida

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August 2023

August 26, 2023 @ 12:00 am - August 27, 2023 @ 11:59 pm

Birthday Weekend

August 30, 1990

HMCS HAIDA designated as a National Historic Site.

August 30, 2001

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.

August 30, 2003

HMCS HAIDA moved to Pier 9, Hamilton, Ontario.

August 30, 1943

HMCS HAIDA commissioned at Newcastle on Tyne. Cdr Henry George DeWolf appointed Commanding Officer

September 2, 1945

LCdr Robert Phillip Welland departs as Commanding Officer.

September 12, 1954

HMCS HAIDA departs Korea for Halifax after completing her U.N. assignment.

September 27, 1952

HMCS HAIDA departs Halifax for 1st tour in Korea.

September 29, 1944

HMCS HAIDA arrived in Halifax.

September 29, 1941

HMCS HAIDA keel laid down.

October 11, 1963

HMCS HAIDA paid off for the last time at Sydney, NS.

November 1, 1943

Convoy RA.54A departs Kola Inlet.