Twice She Struck: The Story of RMS Rhone - Vintage Virgin Islands
Dr. Mitch Kent, author signing his book.
Twice She Struck: The Story of RMS Rhone by Dr. Mitch Kent
The Programme for the book launching of Twice She Struck
The Programme for the book launching of Twice She Struck
Dr. Mitch Kent in Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Pottery from the wreck of the Rhone

Twice She Struck: The Story of RMS Rhone by Dr. Mitch Kent

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On October 29, 1867, a powerful hurricane smashed into the Caribbean Virgin Islands, resulting in loss of lives, shipping, and property on an unprecedented scale.

The RMS Rhone, pride of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company's fleet, fell victim to the storm, crashing onto Salt Island in the British Virgin Islands before splitting in two and sinking with most of her crew and passengers.

After being forgotten about for more than a century, this Victorian shipwreck today captivates divers, snorkelers, sailors, historians, explorers, photographers, and daydreaming schoolchildren.

The following is an account of Rhone’s story, both above and below the water.

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