argus pride

The British coaster ARGUS PRIDE (GRT 469) from London was beached in the River Scheldt on 14th February 1981. She was en route from Antwerp to Poole with a cargo of ammonium sulphate (fertilizer). The master refused tug assistance and that proved to be a successful strategy. She could be refloated o

The "Argus Pride", arriving in Carrickfergus, 1981. I've no details on this nice wee coaster lad's.

469 g.t. built 1964. British coaster seen laid up in Tilbury Dock on 2nd November 1980.