RFA Argus (A135) in the Firth of Clyde

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RFA Argus (A135) in the Firth of Clyde

Image: © Thomas Nugent Taken: 21 Oct 2019

Royal Fleet Auxiliary Argus (A135) is a former container ship (formerly MV Contender Bezant) which was acquired for military use during the Falklands War in 1982. Seen here heading down the Firth following a period moored at the Tail o' The Bank during the Joint Warrior 192 military exercises. Kilcreggan Pier is in front of the bow.

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Image Location

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Latitude
55.985281
Longitude
-4.8148