BOSTON WASP - Roatán

The Boston Wasp is a proper old trawler, sunk back in '89, and she’s settled nice and upright at the base of the reef. We love a wreck that still looks like a boat, and the Wasp definitely delivers. You can drop down to her bow, then glide along the deck, peeking into the wheelhouse where sergeant majors dart through the windows. The mast still stands, a beacon for schools of creole wrasse that swirl like a silver cloud around it. It’s an easy dive, perfect for working on your wreck skills or just enjoying a relaxed float. We often find big green morays tucked into the engine room, their heads peeking out, watching us with lazy curiosity. Look closely and you'll spot arrow crabs scuttling across the metal, and the occasional lionfish hovering by a porthole. For us, the Boston Wasp is a classic Roatán wreck: approachable, full of character, and always rewarding for a slow, inquisitive dive.

Location
Roatán, Honduras, Central America
Coordinates
15.787500, -86.798060
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
0m

Wreck History - BOSTON WASP

Year Sunk
1989
Vessel Type
fishing vessel
Cause
storm

The wreck of the Boston Wasp is a dramatic testament to the power of a tropical storm. This modern trawler met its end not in the deep sea, but while seemingly safe at anchor. In October 1989, the vessel was moored east of the La Ceiba wharf on the Honduran mainland, awaiting repairs. Before the work could be completed, powerful winds struck the coast, overwhelming the ship's anchors. The storm relentlessly pushed the Boston Wasp onto the wharf, causing extensive damage before it was eventually grounded where it lies today.

Lying at a depth of 0 meters, the Boston Wasp is a wreck that shows above the water's surface. This makes it less of a traditional scuba dive and more of an intriguing landmark and snorkeling site. The visible, rusting structure offers fantastic photo opportunities against the backdrop of the Caribbean coast. Located near the world-class diving destinations of the Bay Islands, the wreck serves as a stark and accessible reminder of the sea's unforgiving nature and the stories of the vessels it has claimed.

Marine Protected Area: Barras de Cuero y Salado

Best Time to Dive in Roatán

The warmest water temperatures in Roatán occur in September, averaging 30.2°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 27.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.4°C
  • February: 27.3°C
  • March: 27.4°C
  • April: 28.0°C
  • May: 28.9°C
  • June: 29.3°C
  • July: 29.1°C
  • August: 29.7°C
  • September: 30.2°C
  • October: 30.0°C
  • November: 29.1°C
  • December: 28.3°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Roatán

Nearest Dive Centres to BOSTON WASP

Marine Life in Roatán

Home to 170 recorded species including 150 reef fish, 5 sea snails & nudibranchs, 5 hard corals, 4 other, 1 sharks & rays, 1 seagrass & algae.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for BOSTON WASP

Based on average water temperature of 28.7°C, currents 7 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories