Dive-site story
Wrecked off Salt Island during a hurricane in 1867, the Royal Mail Ship Rhone is one of the most famous historical wrecks in the Caribbean. The iron-hulled steamship broke into two primary sections that are typically explored across two separate dives. The intact bow section rests on its side on a sandy bottom, offering swim-throughs past the cargo hold and bowsprit, while the shallower stern section features the massive bronze propeller, driveshaft, and boilers.
Extensive bow swim-throughs framed by encrusting corals and sea fans
Massive exposed bronze propeller and intact driveshaft at the stern
Dense colonization of orange cup corals, which open during night dives
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and optimal visibility occur during winter and spring, while late summer and autumn carry higher chances of tropical weather systems.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great BarracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Nurse SharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green Moray EelGymnothorax funebris | Common | ||||||||||||
| French AngelfishPomacanthus paru | Common |
Marine forecast
