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
ID	510000201

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 Date: c1983.

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 Date: c1983.
Source: Mersea Museum / Ashley Upsher Collection