Argobeam was a 7,130 GRT cargo ship which was built in 1945 as Empire Calshot for the Ministry of War Transport (MoWT).

In August 1955 an engine room fire left her listing 40° to port and she was abandoned.

[1] On 19 August 1955, a fire in her engine room left Argobeam listing 40° to port and the ship was abandoned.

The unsmoked cigarettes were declared on arrival at Broad Bay, Isle of Lewis, and initially no action was taken.

Captain Watson paid the duty himself, pledging to fight for the return of the money.