RMS Rhone

The RMS Rhone is a historic shipwreck located off Black Rock Point, Salt Island, in the British Virgin Islands. Originally a UK Royal Mail Ship owned by the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, she sank during a hurricane in 1867, killing 123 people. The wreck is split into two distinct sections: the bow, which lies on her side at depths of 55 to 85 feet (roughly 17–26 m), and the stern, which was blown apart from the inside out and lies spread across the bottom between 15 and 80 feet (roughly 5–24 m). The bow remains largely intact and retains the character of a true wreck, while the more scattered stern section features recognisable artifacts including what is known as the dance floor, the lucky porthole, and a propeller swim-through.

The wreck hosts a varied range of marine life. The bow section provides shelter for lobsters, barracudas, and turtles, while sharks and rays are also reported at the site. The stern's shallower sections are accessible enough for snorkellers diving from the surface above Black Rock Point.

The site is considered suitable for beginners, owing to the relative openness of the wreck and the range of depths available. It is reached by boat and is regarded as one of the most well-known wreck dives in the Caribbean, with visibility described as great.