On this day in 1949 the S.S. Noronic was destroyed by fire while moored near the foot of Yonge Street, taking with it at least 118 lives.

The greatest single loss of life in Toronto.
May they Rest In Peace.

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75 years ago #OnThisDay the S.S. Noronic was destroyed by fire while moored near the foot of Yonge St., taking with it at least 118 lives on Sept 17, 1949.

Toronto's greatest single loss of life.
May they Rest In Peace.

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