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9 . THANKS FROM THE EDITOR The Annual Dinner Meeting in May was a most enjoyable event, but it turn ed into something particularly special for Ye Ed., who happened to be chairing the meeting. We were taken completely by surprise with a special presentation to commemorate our twenty years as Editor of "Scanner". Not only were some very kind words said by presenter Bob Woodcock, but we w e r e recipient of a beautifully framed, hand-coloured print of the line drawing of CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS by our late friend and longtime T. M. H. S. member, Frank Crevier. To say that we appreciate this tribute from the members is the understate ment of the century. Preparing "Scanner" is fun, but it also is a lot of hard work, and it is good to know that the effort is appreciated. Ye Ed. extends his most sincere thanks to all of the members who were involved in the project, and especially to Bob Woodcock, ringleader of the group. * * * * * CHARLES S. BRIDGES It is with deep sadness that we report the sudden passing of member Charles S. Bridges on the evening of June 28th, 1 9 8 9 . Charlie Bridges was a longtime employee of the Toronto Transit Com mission and for more than half a century was dedicated to the pre servation of the history of things marine as well as our railways, including both steam and traction. Charlie carried membership num ber 4 in the Upper Canada Railway Society, which was formed in 194 1 , and h e held membership number 17 in the Toronto Marine Historical S o c i e t y , indicating that he joined our group in its very first year of existence. Charlie and his wife, Helen, were two of our most regulars at T. M. H. S. meetings over the years, and contributed much to this Society. On many occasions, Charlie said the Grace at our annual dinner meet ing, and he did so at his very last T.M. H. S. meeting, our dinner last May. To our dear friend Helen, and to Charlie's family, we express our deepest sympathy in their loss. May Charlie find Eternal Peace. * * * * * A CANALLER'S REUNION The steam-powered canaller SORELDOC (I) was built in 1928 as Hull 1335 of Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd. at Wallsend-on-Tyne, England, for Paterson Steamships Ltd., of Fort William, Ontario. She was one of a lar ge group of almost identical sisterships. The steamer operated success fully for the Paterson fleet until she was requisitioned for wartime ser vice on salt water during World War Two. On February 28, 194 5 , SORELDOC was torpedoed and sunk in the St. George's Channel (52.15 N., 5 .35 W . ) whilst on voyage from Liverpool to Swansea. Of the crew of 3 6 persons, 15 lost their lives in the sinking. From member Daniel C. McCormick comes word that a reunion of the surviv ing Canadian, U. S. and British crewmembers of SORELDOC is planned for Oc tober 7 and 8 at New Orleans, Louisiana. Interested parties may contact Daniel M. Towns, 6227 Braesheather, Houston, Texas 7 7 0 9 6 , U. S. A. As far as we are aware, this is the first formal reunion ever held for crewmembers of one of our canallers which was lost by enemy action. * * * * *