Eagle (ship)

The Eagle is a freighter which was sunk intentionally near Lower Matecumbe Key, Florida, to become an artificial reef and diving spot.

History

1962 - Built for Danish shipowners J. Lauritzen at Bijkers Shipyard, Gorinchem, 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 19 - Renamed Eagle Tire Co. and sunk as an artificial reef near Lower Matecumbe Key, Florida by the Upper Keys Artificial Reef Association