Don Adan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Don adan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		14 30 N,92 11 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.500000
  • Longitude: -92.183333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DON ADAN
Type fishing vessel
Flag GT
Tonnage 83
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 25, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 28, 2008

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Don Adan lies aground and broken up near Ocos, Guatemala, situated very close to the Mexican border. The wreck is located at the coordinates 14 30 N, 92 11 W along the Pacific coastline. This underwater obstruction consists of a vessel that ran aground and has since suffered extensive structural failure, leaving the remains well broken and scattered in the coastal waters of the region. Data verified by the UK Hydrographic Office confirms the position of the Don Adan wreck for maritime navigation records.

Surveying Details

HH620/350/01 3.5.89 HH620/350/01 3.5.89 AGROUND AND BROKEN UP AT OCOS, CLOSE TO MEXICAN BORDER. (LL, 10.4.89). POSN 143000N, 921100W FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1977. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DEL MAR Y MAS. PASSAGE CHAMPERICO FOR FISHING GROUNDS. FOUND AGROUND ON A BEACH AT OCOS. THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN VICTIM OF ACT OF PIRACY. EVIDENCE FOUND THAT CREW HAD BEEN SLAUGHTERED. (LLOYDS VOL.276)

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FAQ

Where is the DON ADAN wreck located?

The DON ADAN wreck is located at coordinates 14 30 N,92 11 W.

When did the DON ADAN sink?

The DON ADAN sank on Mar 25, 1989.

When was the wreck of the DON ADAN discovered?

The wreck of the DON ADAN was discovered in 1989.

What country did the DON ADAN belong to?

The DON ADAN belonged to GT.

What was the tonnage of the DON ADAN?

The DON ADAN had a tonnage of 83 tons.

What type of wreck is the DON ADAN?

The DON ADAN is classified as a fishing vessel.

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