September 22, 1980: The tugs Robust A-366 and Roysterer A-502 (starboard side) and a third unidentified tug
(port side) towing the Ark Royal R-09 out of Plymouth, England for Cairnryan, Scotland to be scrapped.

(Photo by Vic Fowler, courtesy of Chris Stevens)

 

September 22, 1980: Ark Royal under tow.

(Photo by Vic Fowler, courtesy of Chris Stevens)

 

September 22, 1980: Ark Royal and the tug Robust A-366.

(Photo by Vic Fowler, courtesy of Chris Stevens)

 

September 22, 1980: Ark Royal R-09 and tugs leaving Plymouth, England.

(Photo by Vic Fowler, courtesy of Chris Stevens)

 

September 22, 1980: Ark Royal R-09 and tugs leaving Plymouth, England.

(Photo by Vic Fowler, courtesy of Chris Stevens)

 

September 22, 1980: Ark Royal R-09 and tugs leaving Plymouth, England.

(Photo by Vic Fowler, courtesy of Chris Stevens)