Eagle (ship)
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The Eagle is a freighter which was sunk intentionally near Lower Matecumbe Key, Florida, to become an artificial reef and diving spot.
[edit] History
- 1962 - Built for Danish shipowners J. Lauritzen at Bijkers Shipyard, Gorinchem, The Netherlands; named 'Raila Dan'.
- 1967 - Sold to Dutch shipping company 'Poseidon' and renamed 'Barok'.
- 1974 - Sold again, renamed Carmela.
- 1976 - Renamed Ytai
- 1977 - Renamed Etai
- 1981 - Sold and renamed Carigulf Pioneer
- 1984 - Sold and renamed Arron K.
- 1985 October 6 - Arron K. damaged by fire when sailing from Miami to Venezuela; superstructure damaged beyond economical repair
- 1985 December 19th - Renamed Eagle Tire Co. and sunk as an artificial reef near Lower Matecumbe Key, Florida by the Upper Keys Artificial Reef Association
- 1998 September 25th - Split in two by Hurricane Georges
