Titanic International Society is deeply saddened to report the sudden passing of Steve Rigby, who for many years served as an officer of the British Titanic Society and was a congenial “fixture” at the BTS’s conventions. TIS members who attended the superb 2007 convention in Halifax will remember Steve from that event. Steve died in hospital from a massive heart attack on Saturday. He was 52 years old. Steve often said a highlight of his life occurred when he visited the Titanic aboard the Russian submersible Mir in 2001. We extend our sincere condolences to his family and his many friends on both sides of the Atlantic. Steve’s exceptional knowledge of Titanic , his friendship and his warm sense of humor will be greatly missed.