The Royal Main Steamer, The Rhone, wrecked off the coast of Salt Island on October 29th, 1867. She was one of the first iron hulled ships, and was powered both by sail and steam. Although she was considered unsinkable by the British Royal Navy, the winds and seas from a category 3 hurricane pushed her into the piercing rocks on that fateful day where most of the 146 people aboard lost their lives. Even after 145 years, the remains of the ship are still chilling. After a tough snorkel over, 3 of us (Harrison, Todd, and I) swam down 15-20 feet to touch what remains of the stem at the bow of the boat.
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