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ARGO was built by Harland & Wolff Woolwich in 1935, and originally as a 72 foot riveted iron composite butty with timber back cabin, and paired with a motor boat used for working the inland waterways. She was a Star Class butty and named after a star configuration. The butty was in various ownership over her years, both in a working capacity and for leisure use. The original elm bottom was replced with a new timber bottom at some point, however, she fell into a poor condition, as most of these vessels do eventually.
In 2014, she was cut in two and underwent significant steel work rectifications along with a new steel bottom. A new steel aft section was added to the 1/3 forward section to create a 57ft motor boat. A subsequent steel cabin was added over the period of 4 years and the vessel converted for leisure use, fitted out internally. Also fitted with a diesel powered Beta tug engine.
She was cut in two and underwent significant steel work
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National Historic Ships UK acknowledges the financial support of its sponsors