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StarshellA little light on what’s going on! A publication for the Naval Assocation of Canada • Fall 2018, No. 84 WHAT A YEAR! NAC Branches share their successes and challenges from 2018 p. 17-36 2 | Starshell Fall 2018 Starshell ISSN-1191-1166 From the Editor National Magazine of the Naval Association of Canada Carmel Ecker Magazine Nationale de L’Association Navale du Canada www.navalassoc.ca NAC branches are buzzing with activity PATRON: HRH THE PRINCE PHILIP, DUKE OF EDINBURGH In October, I sent out an email to all the branch presidents ask- HONORARY PRESIDENT: H. R. (HARRY) STEELE ing for updates on their challenges and accomplishments in 2018. HONORARY COUNSEL: DONALD GRANT I hoped, upon reading about each other’s activities, that everyone OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION woud be inspired or offer unique solutions to problems. When PRESIDENT: Bill Conconi the articles started rolling in, it was truly a joy to learn what the VICE PRESIDENT: Barry Walker various branches are doing at the local level—providing scholar- TREASURER: King Wan ships to cadets, organizing reunions, developing community part- SECRETARY (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR): David Soule (ex-officio) nerships, working creatively to increase membership, and more! Of course, to accomplish this, the branches must be filled with COMMITTEE CHAIRS dedicated volunteers, some of whom are being recognized in NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Mike Hoare these pages. And I know there are many more who do countless NAC ENDOWMENT FUND COMMITTEE: Michael Morres hours of work because they believe in this organization and other NATIONAL AWARDS SELECTION COMMITTEE: Barry Walker orgnizations they belong to. I’m sure we could fill an entire issue NAVAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE: Ian Parker recognizing all the amazing volunteers who provide the steam MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: William (Bill) Thomas necessary for the NAC to continue. FINANCE AND INVESTMENT COMMITTEE: King Wan You will notice that a few of our regular items, such as book re- views and Adm Welland’s memoirs, are missing this time around. NATIONAL APPOINTMENTS There were so many branch submissions that I wasn’t able to fit NATIONAL ARCHIVIST: Richard Gimblett everything in. In fact, even some of the branch news had to be CHAIR, HISTORY AND HERITAGE: Alec Douglas postponed to the next issue. I promise these regular items will EDITOR, STARSHELL: Carmel Ecker return. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SECRETARY / COMMUNICATIONS: To me, it is a wonderful thing to have so much going on at the David Soule • 613-837-4026 • [email protected] local level. I hope to make the branch updates a regular item in Starshell. This would serve two functions: 1) to provide an infor- STARSHELL EDITOR mation outlet for branches that do not have a newsletter, and 2) Carmel Ecker • 250-661-1269 • [email protected] to keep all branches informed of what their counterparts across STARSHELL magazine is published quarterly by the Naval Association of the country are doing. Canada (NAC) in February, May, August and November. The editor is solely Though the branch updates take up the majority of this issue, responsible for the selection of material. Contributions are encouraged and should be sent direct to the editor. NOTE: All material must reach the editor we do have some other interesting news for you this issue: the no later than the 15th day of the month prior to the month of publication. much-anticipated Sea King retirement, an opinion piece by Rich- All photographs submitted for publication must be accompanied by suit- ard Archer on change, a report from the UNTD reunion, a tribute able captions and accreditation. Changes of address are to be sent to the to VAdm Harry DeWolf by Bill Clearihue and a reminder from executive director, David Soule, [email protected]. Anne Miller to preserve your memories for future generations. The opinions expressed in this publication are deemed to be exclusively I wish you all a Merry Christmas and an auspicious start to the those of the author(s) and are not necessarily shared by the Naval Associa- new year. tion of Canada, the Royal Canadian Navy or the Department of National Defence. If copyright is specified for any item, permission to copy must first be obtained through the editor, otherwise material may be copied without Starshell is printed Editorial services, layout and permission provided appropriate attribution is given to both the author(s) in Canada by design are provided by and STARSHELL. DISTRIBUTION and SUBSCRIPTIONS – STARSHELL circulation exceeds 2,000 copies and is distributed to members of NAC, HMC Ships and shore establishments, NDHQ and other interested individuals. Except for copy- right material, copying and internal circulation to interested individuals is encouraged. Non-members may subscribe by sending $20 in Canada, $25 elsewhere, for each subscription to the Executive Director. In this Edition 16 10 22 37 28 40 What a year! Branch News From the Bridge 4 Calgary: Branch adopts aggressive recruiting strategy 18 Front Desk 6 Edmonton: Long-time member leaves cold behind 20 The Unintended Consequences of Change 8 Winnipeg: Amid challenges, branch creates scholarship 21 The 75th Anniversary Reunion of the UNTD 10-11 Ottawa: Fred Herrndorf, member extraordinaire 22 Farewell to the King 13-16 NLCC VAdm Kingsmill donation 23 Remembering Galiano 37 Toronto: Bidding farewell to a loyal, engaged friend 24 12 Wing Shearwater: 100 Years 38 Newfoundland and Labrador: Harry DeWolf: A Centenary of Service 40 A busy year of celebration and cooperation 26 Vancouver Island: Last Post 42 Submarine celebration—Wasn’t that a party! 28 Personal Histories: Honouring a life 45 Members recognized for years of dedicated service 30 Our Navy 46 Vancouver: His personality and enthusiasm will be missed 31 Vancouver loses one of last WWII veterans 32 ON THE COVER: HMCS Ville De Quebec and Turkish Naval Ship Orucreis (far side) conduct a refuel at sea with Spanish Naval Ship Cantabria, in NOABC/NAC 2019 Conference progress 33 the Mediterranean Sea during Operation Reassurance in November. Montreal: A day of recognition and honour 34 Photo by: MCpl Andre Maillet, MARPAC Imaging Services. Overlay: Map of Canada with NAC Branches marked. Donnacona celebrates its 75th anniversary 36 2 | Starshell Fall 2018 We provide competitive solutions that meet current and future needs Type 26 represents the latest in ship design options and this adaptable solution allows for the accommodation of different combat systems, sub-systems and equipment in order to meet specific customer requirements. BAE Systems is a world leading shipbuilding company with the skills and expertise to design, build, integrate, test and commission complex warships to deliver the varying demands of our customers. www.baesystems.com Starshell Fall 2018 | 3 From the Bridge Bill Conconi, National President NAC has new tools and value to offer Fellow members, the festive season part of an active community. Branches information out there. Your board has is upon us. This is a time to celebrate, a host social programs and special events taken this on as a task. I invite you all time to be thankful and a time to renew. on a regular basis and I encourage you to to join us in being ambassadors for the Our fiscal year end is in a few days and get out and engage with your local NAC navy and the NAC. We now have tools I encourage you all, if you have not al- community if you don’t already do so. at our disposal that did not exist before. ready done so, to renew your member- Ian Parker, our Naval Affairs Direc- Thanks and a sincere appreciation to all ship. I also encourage you to reach out, tor, in last month’s edition, stated that involved. as outlined in last month’s Starshell, to we are “…a centre of excellence in na- As a side note, you will observe in this potential new members and welcome val and maritime knowledge in Canada.” issue some highlights from some of our them aboard. I believe we have a lot to Indeed we are. If you have not already branches. This is something we are look- offer to those interested in learning more done so, I invite you to go to our website ing to include on a regular basis to help about and supporting our Navy. and check out the articles produced to us all stay in touch with what we are do- National benefits includeStarshell , date as well the excellent bibliographies ing and to share in some of our successes. NAC News and the website, which now that have been developed. I am sure you Consider putting in an article or story in includes reports from the newly created will agree with me we have a valuable an upcoming edition. We have a lot to Naval Affairs Program. While you may resource. A few days ago, I went online be proud of. say, “but those are accessible to anyone!” in the Bibliographies and got lost for an Finally, as we go about our business the reality is that they cannot exist with- hour—what a wealth of information! of enjoying the holiday, participating in out funding from membership dues. If The number one reason people cite special events and meeting new people, you see non-members taking advantage for choosing to affiliate with an orga- take some time to thank all those who of these benefits, you may wish to encour- nization like ours is the opportunity to support us and have our back. age them to join and support our efforts. access timely, valued and excellent infor- Merry Christmas and a happy holiday Perhaps the most important benefits mation. The fact that we are gathering season to all.