Built by Swan's in 1966

launch in the late afternoon gloom of 7 February 1966.

Outfitting later in February, on a slightly brighter day.

Unusually for a large tanker British Argosy returned to the river after trials, as a result of the seamen's strike that took place in May 1966. I think that she became the largest vessel to enter the river up until then.

62,427 Gross.
112,910 Swt.
Steam Turbine 15 kts.

Length 280.6m. Beam 39.1m

Alongside at Inchgreen on 24 November 1968.