Boston Wasp Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Boston wasp Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
15 47.25 N,86 47.883 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 15.787500
  • Longitude: -86.798050
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOSTON WASP
Type trawler
Flag HN
Tonnage 199
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 20, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH671/351/01 20.12.89 HH671/351/01 20.12.89 AGROUND 700FT W OF LA CEIBA PIER. NO ATTEMPT YET MADE TO REFLOAT. (LL 30.10.89 & 6.12.89). NCA YET. HH620/350/01 16.11.90 HH620/350/01 16.11.90 STILL AGROUND. PARTIALLY DISMANTLED AND ABANDONED. NAME NOW REPORTED AS BOSTON WASP. (LL 18.12.89 & 9.11.90). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 12, 2009

Circumstances of loss

ANCHORED E OF LA CEIBA WHARF AWAITING REPAIRS WHEN STRONG WINDS PUSHED HER ON TO WHARF AND CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. LATER GROUNDED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the BOSTON WASP wreck located?

The BOSTON WASP wreck is located at coordinates 15 47.25 N,86 47.883 W.

When did the BOSTON WASP sink?

The BOSTON WASP sank on Oct 20, 1989.

When was the wreck of the BOSTON WASP discovered?

The wreck of the BOSTON WASP was discovered in 1989.

What country did the BOSTON WASP belong to?

The BOSTON WASP belonged to HN.

What was the tonnage of the BOSTON WASP?

The BOSTON WASP had a tonnage of 199 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOSTON WASP?

The BOSTON WASP is classified as a trawler.