Rms Rhone Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rms rhone Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 22.121 N,64 32.135 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.368683
  • Longitude: -64.535583
Wreck Depth 15.98 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RMS RHONE
Type liner
Flag BRITISH
Sonar Length 43
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 4.3
Orientation 345
Tonnage 2738
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 29, 1867
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 27, 2022

Surveying Details

H1277/81 12.4.83 DW SHOWN IN 182213N, 643208W ON IMRAY A232 [NOV'82 EDN]. INS AS DW PA. BR STD. H2044/82 6.6.83 WK USED FOR LOCAL SUB AQUA DIVING AND REFERRED TO AS THE RHONE. NOT FULLY EXAM'D. LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED WAS 21.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS, IN 182211N, 643207W APPROX. (HMS FAWN, HI 117, ROS DTD 24.3.83). NCA. 14.8.96 [WGD] POSN: 182206N, 643206W. NC 2019. SEP 2014/000191117 8.10.14 LOCATED WITH MAIN SECTION IN 1822.122N, 6432.135W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.96MTRS. MAIN PART LENGTH 57MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS WHICH INCLUDES MAST/CROW'S NEST ON SEABED. DRIVE SHAFT AND BOW SECTION COVER 95MTRS BY 30MTRS, LYING 038/218 DEGS. SCATTERED DEBRIS LIES BETWEEN THE TWO PARTS. TOTAL AREA OF THE WK IS 170MTRS BY 100MTRS. (UKHO, HI 1426). AMEND WK 15.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2020/000014300 17.07.2020 WK EXAM'D 4/12/2018; WK LOCATED IN 1822.121N, 6432.135W [WGD]. LEAST LIDAR DEPTH 15.98MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. LENGTH 43MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HEIGHT 4.3MTRS, ORIENT 345/165 DEGS. UPRIGHT WK, HULL APPEARS TO BE LARGELY INTACT WITH SOME SUPER STRUCTURE IN PLACE. NFS. (IIC TECHNOLOGIES, HI1554 H525 011). NFA - RETAIN M/B DEPTH 15.9MTRS ABOVE.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1865 BY MILLWALL IRONWORKS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ROYAL MAIL STEAM PACKET CO. COMPOUND ENGINES OF 500 NHP. WAS SWEPT ASHORE ON SALT ISLAND DURING A HURRICANE AND WHILE TRYING TO MAKE FOR OPEN WATER. 123 LIVES LOST. (DODS).

General Comments

ANCHORING PROHIBITED - MARINE PARK (SEE NOTE)

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FAQ

Where is the RMS RHONE wreck located?

The RMS RHONE wreck is located at coordinates 18 22.121 N,64 32.135 W.

How deep is the RMS RHONE and where exactly is it located?

The RMS RHONE lies at a depth of about 15.98 meters and is located at coordinates 18 22.121 N,64 32.135 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RMS RHONE?

The seabed around the RMS RHONE lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the RMS RHONE sink?

The RMS RHONE sank on Oct 29, 1867.

When was the wreck of the RMS RHONE discovered?

The wreck of the RMS RHONE was discovered in 1982.

What country did the RMS RHONE belong to?

The RMS RHONE belonged to BRITISH.

What was the tonnage of the RMS RHONE?

The RMS RHONE had a tonnage of 2738 tons.

What type of wreck is the RMS RHONE?

The RMS RHONE is classified as a liner.

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