HMCS HAIDA is now closed for the season. Re-opening May 2012.
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| It is believed that this is the original Wardroom table that was
cut down in the 1950-52 refit. Normally it accomodated 12 officers, not
including the CO, who ate in his Cabin except for formal Mess Dinners.
Dinner was about the only time that all, or most, would sit down at the same time. The Officers were not always there for every meal, as there would be one or two on watch while at sea. Breakfast seating was in waves as not everyone got up at the same time. The head of the table, next to the Squid Hoist (at the left side of this photo) was the XO's seat, and the EO had the spot to his left. No one sat in these spots even when the the XO and EO wern't there. Everyone else sat randomly, although the Electrical Officer and the Supply Officer had favourite seats. The others wouldn't normally occupy them unless they had finished their meal and left the table. When in Halifax, all officers were normally there only for lunch. However, lunchtime in any port usually involved some drinking so not everyone was necessarily at the table at the same time. (Photo by Jim Brewer) |
Last updated: Nov 15/11