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HMCS QU'APPELLE 264
Mackenzie Class Destroyer
A product of the Davie Shipbuilding Co., Lauzon, HMCS QU'APPELLE was commissioned on 14 Sep 1963, becoming a unit of Pacific Command the following spring. She was unique of her class, being fitted with a 3"50 calibre gun forward since the intended 3"70 calibre weapon was unavailable.
On the night of 15/16 Jan 1968, HMCS QU'APPELLE grounded near Weir's Beach, about 5 km from Victoria BC. She had dropped anchor in Parry Sound and dragged anchor in increasing winds and incoming tide. She was towed off shortly after 8 a.m. on Tuesday 16 Jan 1968.
On 28 Aug 1972, in company with HMCS GATINEAU and HMCS PROVIDER, she left Esquimalt on a four-month south Pacific cruise during which exercises were carried out with units of the Australian, New Zealand and U.S. navies.
HMCS QU'APPELLE'S DELEX refit was carried out between 25 May 1983 and 13 Jan 1984 by Burrard Yarrow at CFB Esquimalt.
In the summer of 1986, with HMCS YUKON and HMCS SASKATCHEWAN, she returned to Australia to attend ceremonies marking the 75th birthday of that country's navy.
She was paid off on 31 Jul 1992 and sold in 1994 to a Chinese firm for $165,000.00 for breaking up.
Photos and Documents Ship's company photos The Ship's Bell
RCN Memories: Trick or Treat!! The XO and a practical joke
Commanding Officers
AB.ER, C.A.F. Lost at sea - 28 Oct 1979
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*SH = names and approximate time of service in HMCS QU'APPELLE provided by Steve Hlasny
Photos and Documents
(QPL001) HMCS QU'APPELLE grounds on Weir's Beach near Esquimalt, BC // The Victoria Times 17 Jan 1968 // Courtesy of Robert Berbeck (QPL002) HMCS QU'APPELLE DDE 264 taken in Dublin, Ireland in October 1973 // NOTE: There is an interesting story behind that port visit during Eastland 1973. I was on the QU'APPELLE at that time. I took that picture. The day we sailed from Dublin to return to slacker was no different from any other day. But, sailing out of our berth and turn the ship around to proceed out of harbour was quite a task for the CO. To make a long story short. As we started manoeuvering out of position the CO had to turn the ship almost like on a dime. Directly behind our stern there was a mobile crane. We hit the jetty with the stern directly in front of the crane. As we hit the jetty the crane started to oscillate back and forth on the cradle. We thought for a while that the crane would collapse on QU'APPELLE's quarterdeck. It would have be a catastrophic day. But, the crane ended up stabilizing itself. The crane operator was in its cabin when it happened. He didn't know which way to go. I could see it all from the flag deck. Good old days. // Courtesy of Richard Larcheveque (QPL003) HMCS QU'APPELLE 264 - undated // From the collection of Sid Dobing // Courtesy of Brian Dobing (QPL004) HMCS QU'APPELLE 264 - undated // DND-RCN photo
(KH08 - KH09) Crossing the Line card and certificate for CPO2 Hanna, HMCS QU'APPELLE, May 1989 (KH10 Crossing the Line, HMCS QU'APPELLE, May 1989 From the collection of Keith Hanna, Chief Petty Officer 1st Class Boatswain, RCN / C.A.F. (Navy) Courtesy of Kevin Hanna
(JM194) HMCS QU'APPELLE 264 - RCN photo neg # E-76710 (JM195) Article on reception aboard HMCS QU'APPELLE with CO and guest admiring a Queen's Crown shaped cake made by CPO2 John McGowan
From the collection of C1CK John McGowan, RCN
(SH180) The Legend of QU'APPELLE'S Name (SH181) Newspaper article on HMCS SASKATCHEWAN and HMCS QU'APPELLE departing for the Far East Cruise, Sep 1963 (SH182) Map of the 1963 Far East Cruise (SH183) HMCS QU'APPELLE 264 (SH184) HMCS QU'APPELLE 264 departing for the Far East, 1968
(SH185) P2LT Steve Hlasny on Midway Island, Apr 1968 (SH186) A Gooney Bird on Midway Island, Apr 1968 (SH187) HMCS QU'APPELLE approaching RFA TIDEREACH for a RAS, Apr 1968 (SH188) HMCS QU'APPELLE conducting a RAS with a RFA TIDEREACH, Apr 1968 (SH189) King Neptune's Court on HMCS QU'APPELLE on the occasion of crossing the Equator 14 May 1968
(SH11) Crossing the Line on HMCS QU'APPELLE, 14 May 1968. PO2 Steve Hlasny dressed as a Fijian (SH12) Crossing the Line on HMCS QU'APPELLE, 14 May 1968 - Neptune's Barbers (SH13) Crossing the Line on HMCS QU'APPELLE, 14 May 1968 - "Police Chief" George Sears and PO2 Steve Hlasny (SH14) Crossing the Line on HMCS QU'APPELLE, 14 May 1968 - Tadpole Selesky (foreground) (SH15) Crossing the Line on HMCS QU'APPELLE, 14 May 1968 - PO2 Steve Hlasny
(SH195) Crossing the Line on HMCS QU'APPELLE, 14 May 1968 - The Bears - Jim Beech (left) and Eliott (SH196) Crossing the Line Certificate, 14 May 1968 for Steve Hlasny (SH197) HMCS QU'APPELLE, 10 Mess (PO2s) Party, Hong Kong, 1968 (SH198) HMCS QU'APPELLE, 10 Mess (PO2s) Party, Hong Kong, 1968 // Back Row - Bill Murray, Art Stringer, Andy Anderson, Russ McClellan, Dalsin, Palmer, Bullen // 4th Row - Ed Durdle, Clair Johnson // 3rd Row - Bill Atkin, Joe Reil, Joe Phillips, John Davoren, Art Rostek // 2nd Row - Tom Buxton, Stven Hlasny, Frank Frast, Ralph, Shauer // Front Row - Brian Selesky, Jim Shields (SH199) Ceremony held at Sai Wan War Cemetery, Hong Kong on the vist of HMCS QU'APPELLE and HMCS SASKATCHEWAN
(SH200) L-R: Richardson, Steve Hlasny, McTavish, Hammond, Jordon - Hong Kong, June1968 (SH200) L-R: Palmer, Andy Anderson, Clair Johnson - Japan, June 1968 (SH201) 2nd Canadian Escort Squadron - Capt. R.C.K. Peers, Commander 2nd Canadian Escort Squadron - HMCS SASKATCHEWAN 262 with HMCS RESTIGOUCHE 257 in background. Photo taken from HMCS QU'APPELLE 264 (SH202) HMCS QU'APPELLE fueling from USS CHEMUNG AOR-30 (SH203) Lifeguard ship for the fueling off USS HOLLISTER
(SH204) Fueling position during RAS with USS CHEMUNG, Cox'n CPO1 Sam (SH205) Fueling position during RAS with USS CHEMUNG, Buffer, PO1 BN Jenki (SH206) HMCS QU'APPELLE 264 conducting a Jackstay transfer with HMCS Saskatchewan 262. Photo taken from HMCS QU'APPELLE (SH207) HMCS QU'APPELLE 264 conducting a Jackstay transfer with HMCS St. Croix 256. Photo taken from HMCS QU'APPELLE (SH208) Crossing the Line Certificate for Steve Hlasny, ANZAC Cruise - 20 Sep 1969, Longitude 152 W
(SH209) King Neptune's Court - Crossing the Line, HMCS QU'APPELLE, 20 Sep 1969 (SH210) L-R: Capt. Peers, Cdr J. Allan and LCdr Godbout (SH211) King Neptune - PO1 Garrioch (SH212) Tadpole being initiated (SH213) QU'APPELLE approaches the Island of Tahiti
(SH214) 2nd Squadron alongside Tahiti (SH215) French frigate Pretot alongside Tahiti (SH216) HMNZS ANZAC (II) and British frigate, Auckland, NZ (SH217) Jackstay transfer of New Zeeland High Commissioner (SH218) Entering Harbour, Sydney, Australia - Sydney Bridge in the background
(SH219) HMCS QU'APPELLE exercising with RFA TIDEREACH (SH220) Fueling stations - Bill Shaw, Ken Irvine on right side of photo (SH221) Helo delivers mail to HMCS QU'APPELLE (SH222) HMNZS ANZAC, Sydney, Australia (SH223) HMCS SASKATCHEWAN, HMCS QU'APPELLE, HMCS ST CROIX, Garden Island Naval Base, Sydney, NSW, Australia
(SH224) Tonga Currency (SH48) Heading home ... Volleyball game in progress (SH49) Barbeque - Hleuka, Bobby Orr (not Mr. Hockey)
From the collection of Steve Hlasny, CPO2.LT
(TM01) HMCS QU'APPELLE 264 secured to a buoy (TM02) HMCS QU'APPELLE 264 firing a broadside (TM03) Cdr Choat, CO of HMCS QU'APPELLE 264, ship's mascot and AB Tony Morgan with the remains of a target drone that QU'APPELLE shot down during a NATO exercise
Courtesy of Tony Morgan
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