BOSTON WASP
Protected Area
Barras de Cuero y Salado
Why dive here
With 168+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, orcas, sea turtles, whale sharks and pufferfish - BOSTON WASP offers some of Roatán's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
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.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
BOSTON WASP Wreck History
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.
Nearest Dive Centres to BOSTON WASP
Dive shops near BOSTON WASP
Alton's Dive Center
Freedive Utila
Utila Dive Center
Underwater Vision Dive Center
Utila Water Sports
Cross Creek Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for BOSTON WASP
BOSTON WASP Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for BOSTON WASP, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (16.27, -86.6) (5km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 29–31.6°C
Current Speed
1.41 cm/s
Direction: NW (315°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.052 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
35.96 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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