• Launched: June 19, 1956 by Scheepsbouw Unie N. V. at Groningen, Netherlands as a coaster.

• 1969: sold to William Coe and Company, Limited of Bridgetown, England

• 1976: sold to St. Godric’s Shipping Company, Limited of Limassol, Cyprus

• 1976: sold to Carigulf Lines of Panama

• 1986: sold to Windward Shipping Corporation of Honduras

• 1990: the Honduran owners of the Windward Trader faced financial problems, forcing the sale of the freighter to the Pompano Beach Fishing Rodeo, which subsequently renamed her Rodeo 25 in recognition of the Rodeo’s 25th anniversary

Name History:

• Nore (1956)

• Booker Trojan (1969)

• Caricom (1976)

• Carigulf Venture (1976)

• Windward Trader (1986)

Divesite:

The vessel was sunk as an artificial reef off Fort Lauderdale, approximately 500 feet south of the tug Mary St. Phillip (Mariner II). Since her scuttling, the Rodeo 25 has been impacted by numerous storms. The wreck lists significantly to starboard with her bow almost over on her side, and the hull forward of her stern superstructure is collapsing. Colorfully decorated with the invasive orange cup coral, the Rodeo 25 typically hosts abundant marine life and offers an enjoyable diving experience.