2016 HMCS Haida National Historic Site Announcement - Grand total investment: $948,000
Backgrounder
HMCS Haida National Historic Site
HMCS Haida, a Tribal Class destroyer built in England, was commissioned into the Royal Canadian Navy in 1943, serving in many theatres of operation through the Second World War. After a post-war refit, HMCS Haida continued in service through the Korean War and Cold War, until she was decommissioned in 1963. The ship was acquired by the Province of Ontario and moved to Ontario Place (Toronto) in 1971. The ship was designated as a national historic site in 1984 by the federal government, and ownership was transferred to Parks Canada in 2002. HMCS Haida arrived at Pier 9 in Hamilton Harbour on August 30, 2003, the 60th anniversary of her commissioning.
List of projects:
Project name: HMCS Haida National Historic Site - Superstructure Rehabilitation
Estimated total: $948 K
Project description:
This project will evaluate and repair HMCS Haida’s superstructure including gun decks, bulkheads, radar tower, bridge, and more to ensure that “the fightingest ship in the Royal Canadian Navy” will continue to be a living legacy, inspiring Canadians to learn about Canada’s role in world changing events.
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