Eagle (ship)

History
Name	Raila Dan (1962–67); Barok (1967–74); Carmela (1974–76); Ytai (1976–77); Etai (1977–81); Carigulf Pioneer (1981–84); Arron K. (1984–85); Eagle Tire Co. (1985);
Builder	Bijker's Aannemingsbedrijf N.V. IJsselwerf, Gorinchem, Netherlands
Yard number	167
Launched	7 July 1962
Identification	IMO number: 5289340
Fate	Badly damaged by fire, 6 October 1985; Sunk as an artificial reef, 19 December 1985;
General characteristics
Type	Cargo ship
Length	268 ft 6 in (81.84 m)
Beam	40 ft 4 in (12.29 m)
Depth	65 ft (20 m)
Propulsion	1 × 10-cylinder diesel engine, 1,700 shp (1,268 kW)
Speed	12.5 knots (23.2 km/h; 14.4 mph)

Eagle Tire Co. was a freighter that was sunk intentionally near Lower Matecumbe Key, Florida, to become an artificial reef and diving spot.

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