For surviving shipmates, if you would like to be listed on this page, please contact Jerry Proc, e-mail: jerry.proc@sympatico.ca and supply any information, comments or a story about your years of service aboard NOOTKA.In addition, Records of Service can be obtained from Library and Archives Canada at the following address:
Personnel Records Unit
Library and Archives Canada
395 Wellington Street
Ottawa, ON
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Bennett, Robert
I served as a QM aboard Nootka from Dec 1954 to April 1956 during those many runs to Bermuda chasing subs. I was the starboard lookout the day we hit the breakwater while turning in the basin and then limping back to St. Johns NB for refit after. Have located, and been in touch with five shipmates from that era lately thanks to the Internet. Also served in the QUEBEC from March to August 1954 and Magnificent from November 1956 to June 1957. Would love to hear from any of my old shipmates.
Robert Bonnet <rbennett2462(at)live.com>
Cardy, JohnLSFC2
After serving in HMCS Haida for over three years, I asked for a draft off the ship and ended up on the Nootka. She was almost identical to the Haida. I picked up my hook a week later. I was on Nootka for about one and half years .The Great Lakes trip was good since I was the ship'sQM. When we where on Lake Erie I had 48 hours off at a time so I could go and visit my family and friends in Paris, Ontario. It was only a hour or two from home. After the ship got back to Slackers (Halifax) I was sent to the sonar school on Key West Florida where I spent the next three months.
E-mail: John Cardy <john.cardy@sympatico.ca>
Christie, Bill
Served as L Officer in NOOTKA 1950-51
Ottawa, ON
E-mail: bchris(at)sympatico.caCote, John
I served on Nootka from 16 Nov 1959 to 5 March 1961. It was my first ship. I was an OSCV (Communications Visual). I fondly remember the forward lower messdeck. On many occasions we forgot to close the scuttles and
got drenched when we encountered a large wave. Also the "first ashore best dressed" routine. I remember the first day I joined the ship with George Vair from NB. The Yeoman (PO1 Murphy) was duty Coxn. His first words were "Welcome aboard, you're in the forward lower. It's a #$%# mess get some buckets and mops and clean it"
Would like to say HI to all former shipmates.
Thanks
John Cote e-mail johncote(at)accesswave.caDawson, Donald
Joined the RCN in October 1949. Basic training in Cornwallis and Supply training in Esquimalt. On return to Halifax from BC was drafted to the minesweeper "Wallaceburg" and then to "Nootka" in late 1951.
LSVS1 11713-H
E-mail: "Betty & Don Dawson" <d___dawson(at)sympatico.ca>Donovan, Mike (LSTD)
RCN '52-'57 . Served on HMC Ships Quebec,Toronto, and Nootka
London, Ontario
E-mail: m_donovan(at)sympatico.caFlanagan, Bud
I served on Nootka on two commissions, 1947-48 and again in Korea from 1951-52.
e-mail: Budflanagan(at)aol.comGenereaux, Douglas B
I served on the Nootka under Cdr Creery. Joined Nootka in January 1960 fresh from basic training. Was aboard for approximately 2 years. Also served on HMC ships Columbia, Bonaventure.Was on PNO staff for HMCS Protector and commisioned same. I was honourably discharged in March 1971. Now reside and work in Campbellsville Kentucky, and looking forward to retiring next year.
e-mail: "Douglas Genereaux" <generead(at)amazon.com>
Haley, Ken
Served on Nootka 213 and Haida 215 during the 1950's and 1960's. Would like to hear from other shipmates.
Len Haley
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
e-mail: izzylen(at)eastlink.caHatfield, Clarence (Clare)
I served in HMCS Nootka during her second tour of duty to Korea. Was drafted aboard at HMCS Esquimalt on return from her first tour. Had just finished my trades training at Esquimalt. While browsing the photo section of the Nootka web page, I recognize many of the crew, especially the Stokers & ERAs. After Nootka I served in HMCS Quebec where I finished my time in the navy. Upon leaving, my career went on for another 20 years in the RCAF as a Air Force policeman, then an additional twenty years with the police force in London, Ontario. I'm now retired and live in Sarnia Ont and Zephyrhills, Florida
Regards,
Clare e-mail: clarehatfield(at)aol.com
Harrison, Gord
I served in Nootka from May 1963 until February 1964 when she was paid off. Was John Cardy's Bos'n Mate many times. Have great memories of 19 days alongside in Windsor, Ontario and passing out crying towels to all the girls as we slipped from the jetty en route to Erie, Pennsylvania. Was also "in the chains" just prior to depositing our fo'c'sle on the breakwater at Ireland Island, Bermuda in the fall of '63. We filled the bows with NBCD plugs and cement; and limped back to Slackers.
I finished up the navy in fall of 1988, and served 7 years full time Reserve, retiring in 1995. If there's any one out there who wants to say hi, my e-mail address is: gordonharrison(at)eastlink.ca
Regards,
Gord Harrison RCN Ret.Holtby, George
I did my sea time in NOOTKA 1947-1948. Also served in HMCS IROQUOIS, NEW LISKERD, MAGNIFICENT, LA HULLOISE, HAIDA, and WALLACEBURG from 1946 to 1951 as ABSM.
E-mail: GHLBY(at) mohaveaz.comHurst, Ron LSRT 31210-H
I joined Nootka in 1957 after completing the radio course at Stadacona. There were three " RTs " aboard as I recall, myself, Larry Griffin and Norm " Scotty / Knobby " Clark. Our chief was Murphy, a fine man. I was drafted off Nootka in October of 1958 and sent to Vancouver where the Kootenay was in the final stages of her being built. I took my discharge in Vancouver in April of 1959 shortly after Kootenay was commissioned.
One of the things I recall on the Nootka was having a first Lt who always wanted the record " Road To The Isles" played when we were sailing out of Halifax. As the " RTs " were in charge of the SRE equipment, it was always our job to put on this record for him, a record which none of us really appreciated. One evening after a few tots the RTs decided that the record should be retired and it was given a deep six burial.
The next time we left harbor I was called up by the Jimmy wondering why his record did not play while leaving harbor. I told him that the ship's crew enjoyed the record so much that someone had borrowed it and it's whereabouts were unknown. I was drafted off before he replaced it if he ever did. There are many great stories from the Nootka, I enjoyed all my time with her.
Ron Hurst
E-mail: <ronhur(at)sympatico.ca>Isles, Ken
I served in Nootka from Sept 1948 to Aug 1949 and under the command by Capt. Storrs. During that period we made coastal cruises , escorted the Maggie and had operational cruises with the US Navy out of Key West Florida. We visited St. John's Nfld to raise the Canadian flag when Newfoundland joined Canada. We were escorting Maggie for a visit to Boston Mass to celebrate Bunker Hill Days in July, 1949 when Maggie ran aground off White Point Beach, near Liverpool, Nova Scotia. That was at the beginnning of my 28 years in the Marine Engineering Department. My last ship was the building, original commissioning at Sorel and then the Engineering Officer of DDH 280. My last position with the Navy was Production Operation Officer of Halifax Dockyard. I am presently retracing my career with the Navy.
Thanks for the opportunity to research some naval history.Ken Isles, CEng, FI MarE, CD
e-mail: Kenisles(at)eastlink.ca
(902) 866-408Jatiouk , Don 11733-H
On board Nootka as ABRP3 from October 1951 to December 1952. Skipperd by Cdr. Dick (Stainless) Steele. The Div. officer was Lt. Hal Tilley, ships navigator.
22 Riverview Rd.
Alliston Ont. L9R1R8
Phone & F.A.X. are the same: 705-435-7961
E-Mail is: donjatgrnbr(at)bdumail.comLanghorn , Peter
She was the last ship I sailed on. I was in the RCN from Aug.1958 until July 1963 after serving at Cornwallis with the 2/58 Restigouche Division. Served on the Outremont as a radar plotter, as well as on the "Bonnie", Shearwater and finally Nootka. What I recall most of my service onboard her is October of 1962 we were in San Juan, Puerto Rico and left port very quickly. Once in open waters the ship went to emergency stations and it seems we sailed liked this for12 hours or so. We were never told the purpose of that condition, but do believe it had to do with the Cuban missile crisis. Perhaps we were standing off near the trouble spot, doing watch-keeping.
I had a ball on Nootka and all the other ships I served in and would do it all over again. Would like to her from any former shipmates.
Cheers
Peter Langhorn,
Edmonton, AB.
Joined the RCN at HMCS Star, Hamilton, Ont. August, 1958
e-mail langhorn22(at)shaw.caLawrence, Jack
 Jack
Lawrence served on Nootka Aug 7 1946 to Mar 26 1947. He is deceased
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Marshall, J.F. A.B.S.N.1I was a member of the crew of Nootka from early 1962 until she was paid off. One of the people I remember most was Cdr. Murphy. I ran into him one occassion at Stadaconna after we paid off and made a whole lot of officers and NCO's very surprised when I spoke to him as a ship mate and not a superior officer in pusser Stadaconna. It made my day.
Jim Marshall
e-mail: <jfmarshall123(at)hotmail.com>Morton, Herb (Mort) Stoker.
I was drafted to Nootka, in Sept 1951, along with Charlie Carside, Fred Doyle and Bert Tindall. She was in Halifax, under repairs. After work-ups and trials, we left for Korea on Dec 30th 1951. Passage was through the Panama, Mexico, San Diego, Pearl Harbor. More work-ups, than to Midway, arriving in Sasebo Japan Feb 12 1952. What I remember most was the night we were leaving Nov 9/52. Petty Officer Moeash and myself, when below to #1 boiler room to flash up the ship for steaming. I'm not sure if it was because of dirty bilges or our stupidity, we had a fire. Thanks to all the fine engineering personal, Chief Granney Mason P.O Steamer Smith, my good friend Scotty Rodger, who put on the M.S.A.gear and was the one who came down and got me out. They removed Morash latter and he was taken to a RN Hospital ship. I never saw Moe after that.
They made me Stoker P.O. Messman for the trip back, and I must say those guys were great. The fire was put out by using steam smothering. Later I was informed that quick thinking by Chief Witman controlled the fire and prevented it from spreading to the other boiler rooms. If any one could add any more details to this please free to do so.
We then sailed for home the next day by way of Hong Kong , Singapore, Mid east , Med, Gibraltar and home to good old Halifax, on Dec17th. Great memories and great shipmates.
Thanks to all of you.
Herb Morton.
E-mail: <oldcdog(at)rogers.com>Ross, Don
HMCS Nootka was the first ship I was posted to after leaving communications school at HMCS Cornwallis In the summer of 1955, I went aboard in St John N.B. She was completing repairs after hitting the wall in Bermuda. 5. I was one of about 6 visual signalmen. During my time, we made 13 trips to Bermuda in company with one of two RN submarines. We always had aboard a class from the ASDIC school in Stadacona. We spent many hours running in circles chasing those elusive subs. I was aboard for approximately 18 months. From there I went to Stadacona to await the commissioning of HMCS Saguenay in the Halifax Shipyard.
Now living in Goderich Ontario
Donald Ross
E-mail: ddwross213(at)hurontel.on.caPollock, Gary 38236-H
Nootka was my first ship. I was an OS/ABLM and the time frame was 1958-59. The after-lower starboard side was home for the electricians and the comm rates were on the port side. Hugh Leigh and Denis Tully are a couple
of mates that come to mind. Chief ET was ''Deadly'' Leadly, Chief RT was ''Acid'' Johnston, P1EG was Charlie Donkin, PIED was Dave Nairn. The P1EF's name I can't for the life of me remember (he was also the ship's
diver), One of the P2EFs was Ralph Hassell. The 'L' Officer was Lt. (L) John ''Joc'' Allen who went on to become Vice-Admiral Allen, Commander, Maritime Command.
Email: gary.pollock(at)videotron.caSampson, Leo
L/SQM Leo [Sam] Sampson Nov.1954- Dec 1956. Looking for shipmates especially Charlie [Fingers] King
E-mail: Sampson <leosampson.ns(at)ns.sympatico.ca>Tindall, Bert
Was a crew member from September 1951 to January 1953 and would like to hear from former shipmates. Please contact me through my grandson at e-mail: "Kevin Golbeck" <k_golbeck(at)hotmail.com>
Watt, Hart ABTD1, 44536-H
Ships company Nov. 1959 to June 1961. Drafted to HMCS Stadacona June /61 for two weeks until drafted to HMCS Loon, Bird Class Patrol Boat. Please drop me a line.
E-mail: <hart.watt(at)sympatico.ca>Zerbin, Hal
NOOTKA 1946
One of our members of the Chief & PO's Association Pacific has been trying to remember an incident aboard Nootka in 1946 while he was a crew member. Like all of us, he is aging and details are becoming vague. He says this happened while Nootka was acting as plane guard for Warrior. Just as the off watch was mustering after dinner to commence work, a freak wave washed some of them overboard. As they were executing the recovery semi circle with a full starboard wheel, the heelover washed away the seaboat which had been partially lowered. He says all personnel were recovered but I would appreciate any details about this incident as I hope to publish it in our West coast Association "Bulletin", of which I am the editor. Any assistance which can be provided would be greatly appreciated.
Yours aye,
Hal Zerbin.
e-mail: <hzerb(at)pacificcoast.net>
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