Our next anchorage took us round the south end of Peter Island and up into Salt pond bay, quite a pretty anchorage when we arrived not many boats there. The island is named after the small industry that apparently still goes on and that is the collecting of salt. We went ashore to have a look at the salt pond which is quite small and not much salt around the edges but a fair amount of water still to evaporate.

Fishermen used to live on the island but have now moved to the more populated islands, there cottages still remain. We wandered around and up the small hill nearby to look out on the place where The Royal Mail Steamer Rhone sank on October 29 1867 when a hurricane came thorough they were unable to get clear of the rocks before the wind hit and the boat sank with most hands on board. Later in the afternoon we took the dinghy round to the sight of the Rhone, the area is part of the National park so no anchoring is allowed and mooring buoys are in place along with a line to tie the dinghies on near the wreck. We had a snorkel around the rocks admiring the underwater life till we spotted the wreck, the massive propeller, the keel and some of the super structure still remain. It lies in about 20 meters and the remains are covered in coral growth and a variety of fish swimming around, it was well worth seeing as the water is crystal clear.although the swell does roll into the area.

We decided to spend two nights at anchor in salt pond bay as it was quiet, relaxing and peaceful. Next stop Virgin Gorda.