Comayagua Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Comayagua Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 19 N,81 40 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.316667
  • Longitude: -81.666667
Water Depth 1100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COMAYAGUA
Type steam ship
Flag HN
Length 91.7 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 2494
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 14, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 25.9.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 14M W OF GRAND CAYMAN. (DODS). GIVES POSN APPROX 191900N, 814000W. 13.10.89 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 190000N, 813700W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARMINE SUCCESSES). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Dec 11, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1921. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EMPRESA HONDURENA DE VAPORES. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U-125 14M W OF GRAND CAYMAN. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the COMAYAGUA wreck located?

The COMAYAGUA wreck is located at coordinates 19 19 N,81 40 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COMAYAGUA?

The seabed around the COMAYAGUA lies at approximately 1100 meters deep.

When did the COMAYAGUA sink?

The COMAYAGUA sank on May 14, 1942.

When was the wreck of the COMAYAGUA discovered?

The wreck of the COMAYAGUA was discovered in 1942.

What country did the COMAYAGUA belong to?

The COMAYAGUA belonged to HN.

What was the tonnage of the COMAYAGUA?

The COMAYAGUA had a tonnage of 2494 tons.

What type of wreck is the COMAYAGUA?

The COMAYAGUA is classified as a steam ship.

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