HMCS HAIDA
DDE 215
HAIDA as seen in 1962, a year before her de-commissioning. (RCN
Photo)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Builders: Vickers-Armstrong, High Walker Yard, Newcastle-on-Tyne, England
Engined by: Parsons Marine Steam Turbine Co., Wallsend England
Laid Down: 29th September 1941
Launched: 25th August 1942 (by Lady Laurie)`
Commissioned: 30th August 1943
Pennant numbers: G63 July 1943 - January 1952; DDE 215 February 1952 -
August 1964; G63 September 1964 to date
Radio call sign: CGDK (1943-46); CGJD (1947-63)
Voice call sign: Idiot (1943-46); King Cobra (1947-63)
