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RMS Rhone was a British Royal Mail steamship that sank near Salt Island in the British Virgin Islands during a hurricane in October 1867. Driven onto rocks while attempting to escape the storm, the vessel broke apart and went down with heavy loss of life. Its remains lie in relatively accessible Caribbean water and form a well-known recreational dive site, with recognizable sections including the bow, boilers, and propeller.
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Where is the RMS Rhone shipwreck located?
The wreck of the RMS Rhone lies near Salt Island in the British Virgin Islands, where it sank during a hurricane in October 1867. The remains rest in relatively shallow water divided into two main sections.
Can you scuba dive the RMS Rhone wreck?
Yes, the RMS Rhone is one of the most famous and frequently dived shipwrecks in the Caribbean. The bow section sits in about 25 to 80 feet of water, making it accessible to most recreational divers visiting the British Virgin Islands.
What caused the RMS Rhone to sink in 1867?
The RMS Rhone was caught in a devastating hurricane in October 1867 while anchored near Salt Island in the British Virgin Islands. As the crew attempted to flee the storm, the ship was driven onto rocks, broke apart, and sank with heavy loss of life.
Was the RMS Rhone featured in the movie The Deep?
Yes, the wreck of the RMS Rhone was used as a filming location for the 1977 film The Deep, starring Jacqueline Bisset and Nick Nolte. The movie helped popularize the Rhone as a dive site and brought international attention to the wreck.
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