Shipwrecks Make Rhone National Marine Park an Iconic Holiday Destination

The thrill of diving for shipwrecks is what makes the British Virgin Islands such a sought after getaway destination. The wreck of the Rhone, 310 feet long and 40 feet wide is one of the most popular dive sites in the whole Rhone National Marine Park, which sunk during a massive hurricane in 1867 with 125 crew and passengers on board. The ship broke in two parts, with the bow found in shallower waters while the stern settled at about 90 feet. There is still quite a bit of the ship intact and many dive operators visit the Rhone National Marine Park every day, which offers some exciting dive sites including Painted Walls and Blonde Rock. The park was established in 1980 and covers an area of 800 acres. The main part of the marine park is from Lee Bay on Salt Island west to Dead Chest Island while another portion of the park lies outside Great Harbour, Peter Island. Thrilling leisure activities like snorkeling, diving and walking are part and parcel of this Caribbean holiday destination, where every effort is made to keep the environment in as natural a state as possible. Rhone has received a number of awards as a top recreational wreck dive site in the Caribbean, and visitors can enjoy a mixture of some fascinating history as well as fabulous marine life. The BVI is a popular tourist destination so always book in advance and plan your holiday to enable you to visit all the best attractions found here. Your online partner will offer you details such as holiday accommodation, tourist attractions and homes for sale on BVI .