Argosy (disambiguation)
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The word Argosy may refer to:
- argosyArgosyAn argosy is a merchant ship, or a fleet of such ships. As used by Shakespeare , the word means a flotilla of merchant ships operating together under the same ownership.It is derived from the 16th century city Ragusa An argosy is a merchant ship, or a fleet of such ships. As used by Shakespeare...
, an English term for a flotilla - Argosy (magazine)Argosy (magazine)Argosy was an American pulp magazine, published by Frank Munsey. It is generally considered to be the first American pulp magazine. The magazine began as a general information periodical entitled The Golden Argosy, targeted at the boys adventure market.-Launch of Argosy:In late September 1882,...
, an American pulp magazine - Argosy Cruises, an American Seattle-based tour and charter company
- Armstrong Whitworth ArgosyArmstrong Whitworth Argosy-Video:*-References:NotesBibliography*Mondey, David, ed., The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of the World's Aircraft: Military and Civil Aviation From the Beginnings to the Present Day. Secaucus, New Jersey: Chartwell Books Inc., 1978, ISBN 0-89009-771-2....
, a 1920s British airliner - Armstrong Whitworth AW.650 Argosy, a late 1950s British civilian cargo aircraft
- Armstrong Whitworth AW.660 ArgosyArmstrong Whitworth AW.660 ArgosyThe Armstrong Whitworth Argosy was a British post-war military transport/cargo aircraft and was the last aircraft produced by Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft...
, a 1960s British military transport aircraft - Argosy, the space-navy branch of the Systems Commonwealth's High Guard from the science fiction television series AndromedaAndromeda (TV series)Andromeda is a Canadian-American science fiction television series, based on unused material by the late Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, developed by Robert Hewitt Wolfe, and produced by Roddenberry's widow, Majel Barrett Roddenberry. It starred Kevin Sorbo as High Guard Captain Dylan Hunt...
- Argosy Special Operations, an elite branch of the same
- a 1970s brand of travel trailerTravel trailerA travel trailer or caravan is towed behind a road vehicle to provide a place to sleep which is more comfortable and protected than a tent . It provides the means for people to have their own home on a journey or a vacation, without relying on a motel or hotel, and enables them to stay in places...
and recreational vehicleRecreational vehicleRecreational vehicle or RV is, in North America, the usual term for a Motor vehicle or trailer equipped with living space and amenities found in a home.-Features:...
created by the AirstreamAirstreamAirstream is a brand of luxury recreational vehicle manufactured in Jackson Center, Ohio, USA. It is currently a division of Thor Industries. The company, which now employs fewer than 400, is the oldest in the industry. Airstream trailers are easily recognized for their distinctive rounded...
Company - Argosy Gaming CompanyArgosy Gaming CompanyArgosy Gaming Company was an Alton, Illinois based casino operator.-History:The company through the political connections of its chairman William F. Cellini received the first gambling license in Illinois in modern times. It began operations in September, 1991 with the opening of the Alton Belle...
- Argosy UniversityArgosy UniversityArgosy University is a for-profit university owned by Education Management Corporation, with 19 locations in 13 U.S. states and online. The university offers numerous programs at various levels, including certification; associates, bachelors, masters, specialist, and doctoral degrees, postdoctoral...
, American 19-campus system - two spaceship types in the Escape Velocity game series by Ambrosia SoftwareAmbrosia SoftwareAmbrosia Software is a predominantly Macintosh software company located in Rochester, New York. Ambrosia produces utilities and games. Its products are distributed as shareware; demo versions can be downloaded and used for up to 30 days....
- Argosy, a visiting merchant ship to the fishing village in the single-player mode of Monster Hunter Tri.
- Argosy, a book by Joseph ConradJoseph ConradJoseph Conrad was a Polish-born English novelist.Conrad is regarded as one of the great novelists in English, although he did not speak the language fluently until he was in his twenties...
which includes many important works such as "Heart of Darkness" and "The Nigger of the Narcissus" a steamship in service with Compagnia de Navigazione Phoenix, Panama from 1957-58 and Codemar Compagnia de Empresas Maritimas, Panama from 1958-60