Mersea Island Museum - Blackwater Ships


Ship:      ARGUS T
Arrived:c28 Apr 1983
Departed:c28 Apr 1983
Career:ARGUS T was a tug from Leigh-on-Sea that used to come to the Blackwater to work with the laid-up ships. She was later was converted to a houseboat.
Type:Tug
Owner:TSA Tugs, Leigh on Sea
ID510000201

Tug ARGUS T turning the ESSEX FERRY in the River Blackwater. Also alongside the ESSEX FERRY are the barge and workboat SCEPTRE that were used by Clarke & Carter working with laid-up ships. In the background are the ZAK and the ATTICA. 28 Apr 1983

Above:  Tug ARGUS T turning the ESSEX FERRY in the River Blackwater. Also alongside the ESSEX FERRY are the barge and workboat SCEPTRE that were used by Clarke & Carter working with laid-up ships. In the background are the ZAK and the ATTICA. 28 Apr 1983
Source: Mersea Museum / Ashley Upsher Collection


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