Circle Line Boat: XII

Originally a United States Coast Guard cutter, Argo –named for the ship in Greek mythology that Jason sailed in his quest to obtain the Golden Fleece – was commissioned on January 6, 1933. During WWII, Argo was attached to the Atlantic Fleet as a convoy escort ship where it endured many war-time events.

On January 6, 1944, Argo rescued 23 survivors and recovered 6 bodies after the Camas Meadows and the St. Augustine collided. The crew on the Argo, and Thetis were honored for their efforts and bravery following the rescue.

Argo was decommissioned on October 30th, 1948, sold in November 1955, and eventually acquired by Circle Line where it was renamed Circle Line XII.