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Freighter, S.S. "Argus", built in 1889 at Newcastle, UK, and employed in Australia to India trade. Owned from 1889 unitl 1905 by Archibald Currie, then sold into Japan. Vessel has a gross tonnage of 2792. This image shows vessel ashore at Goat Islan

Ship

ARGUS

Rig

Steel Screw Steamer, 400 hp

Tonnage

2,792g 1,822n

Built

1889

Built By

Palmers' Co.(Lim)
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Ship

CAIRNTOUL

Rig

Steel Screw Steamer, 150 hp

Tonnage

1,668g 1,071n

Built

1889

Built By

Palmers' Co.(Lim)
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Ship

TAIERI

Rig

Steel Screw Steamer, 150 hp

Tonnage

1,668g 1,071n

Built

1889

Built By

Palmers' Co.(Lim)

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