Hawthorne Trader Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hawthorne trader Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		16 19 N,86 33 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 16.316667
  • Longitude: -86.550000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HAWTHORNE TRADER
Type carrier
Length 71 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 990
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 31, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 25.2.70 BEACHED IN DIXON COVE IN 161900N, 863300W APPROX. (LL 199 & 289, MSD). NCA. 21.11.13 NOT SHOWN ON US28153 [2005 EDN]. POSSIBLY 80909 (QV). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1953 BY ROLANDSWERFT GMBH, BREMEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HAWTHORNE ENTERPRISE CO LTD. PASSAGE BARBADOS FOR PUERTO CORTES. CAUGHT FIRE AFTER AN EXPLOSION AND ABANDONED. LATER TAKEN IN TOW AND BEACHED IN DIXON COVE, ROATAN ISLAND. DECLARED CTL. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the HAWTHORNE TRADER wreck located?

The HAWTHORNE TRADER wreck is located at coordinates 16 19 N,86 33 W.

When did the HAWTHORNE TRADER sink?

The HAWTHORNE TRADER sank on Jan 31, 1970.

When was the wreck of the HAWTHORNE TRADER discovered?

The wreck of the HAWTHORNE TRADER was discovered in 1970.

What cargo was the HAWTHORNE TRADER carrying?

The HAWTHORNE TRADER was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HAWTHORNE TRADER?

The HAWTHORNE TRADER had a tonnage of 990 tons.

What type of wreck is the HAWTHORNE TRADER?

The HAWTHORNE TRADER is classified as a carrier.

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