description RMS Rhone Overview
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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RMS Rhone ranks #72 of 186 in the Shipwreck ranking, behind RMS Carpathia, ahead of USS Saratoga (CV-3).
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How good is RMS Rhone?
RMS Rhone scores 8.14/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Shipwreck category. Classic Caribbean dive wreck with hurricane history and strong diver consensus, but moderate mainstream fame.
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See our alternatives page for RMS Rhone for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: RMS Titanic, SS Lusitania, MV Wilhelm Gustloff.
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Is RMS Rhone worth it in 2026?
With a score of 8.14/10, RMS Rhone is highly rated in Shipwreck. See all Shipwreck ranked.
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