sorry guys, this rock belongs to France, its namesake does certainly not begin with "HMS"

Great place no matter who belongs to!

Magnificent place, very well protected and superb for a dive! If you pass by there and you are a diving enthusiast, you must stop!

Diamond rock was commissioned into the Royal Navy hence the HMS prefix. Look it up! Great story

(Translated by Google) The Franco-English wars of the First Empire gave the rock a very particular strategic importance. In order to control the Saint Lucia canal, the English who besieged Martinique seized the rock and turned it into a veritable fortress with formidable batteries of cannons, and this at the cost of considerable effort given the topography of the rock. The position proved to be impregnable for the French navy which failed in its assaults and the English even ended up attributing to the islet the honorary title of “warship of the navy of his Majesty” by giving it the name of HMS Diamond Rock . The English stayed there for 17 months before being driven out in June 1805 by French forces who attacked their water supplies. ORIGIN: FRANCE! HMS DIAMOND ROCK is the nickname given by the English during their occupation to control the channel. taken over in 06/1805 by the French ... You all misunderstand the English ... like the highway code! In addition, you are on a point placed by a third person and not the real geographical point of the Diamond Rock! the real point having a green fir logo (natural site)! (Original) Les guerres franco-anglaises du premier Empire ont conféré au rocher une importance stratégique toute particulière. Afin de contrôler le canal de Sainte-Lucie, les Anglais qui assiégeaient la Martinique s’emparèrent du rocher pour le transformer en véritable forteresse dotée de redoutables batteries de canons, et cela au prix d’efforts considérables compte tenu de la topographie du rocher. La position s’avéra imprenable pour la marine française qui échoua dans ses assauts et les Anglais finirent même par attribuer à l’îlot le titre honorifique de « navire de guerre de la marine de sa Majesté » en lui donnant le nom de HMS Diamond Rock. Les Anglais s’y maintinrent 17 mois avant d’être chassés en juin 1805 par les forces françaises qui s’attaquèrent à leurs réserves d’eau. ORIGINE : FRANCE ! HMS DIAMOND ROCK est le surnom donné par les Anglais lors de leur occupation pour contrôler le canal. repris en 06/1805 par les Français ... Vous comprenez tous de travers les Anglais ... comme le code de la route! En outre, vous êtes sur un point placé par une tiers personne et non le vrai point géographique du Rocher du Diamant! le vrai point ayant un logo de sapin vert ( site naturel )!

A famous HMS Diamond Rock. The name of this rock has a nice history. His (or Her) Majesty's Ship of the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy. HMS Diamond Rock was officially a ship in the United Kingdom Navy. Google it; it’s a true story. Cool story. There were even small battles there.

(Translated by Google) When I saw this rock, a local guide certified me that the English boats that passed offshore honked because for them, the Diamond is English. It is high time that France clarified this and went to plant a tricolor flag at the top. It is Ours this rock. (Original) Lorsque j ai vu ce rocher, un guide local m a certifié que les bateaux anglais qui passaient au large klaxonnaient car pour eux, le Diamant est Anglais. Il serait grand temps que la France tire ça au clair et aille planter un drapeau tricolore en son sommet. Il est à Nous ce rocher.

(Translated by Google) It is very simple ! Since I was little, I dreamed of this place, I love the West Indies, I don't know where it comes from! I wanted to come and went. I have dived there, deep, and others. I can't explain! I feel like at home. (Original) C'est très simple ! Depuis tout petit , je rêvais de ce lieu ,j'adore les Antilles je ne sais d'où cela vient ! je voulais venir et suis allé. J'y ai plongée, profondes , et autres . Je ne peux expliquer ! je me sens comme chez moi .

Ramages Diamond by Dudley Pope is a historical fiction based on the period during the Nepolionic War with the English. The whole novel takes place off Diamond and details the adventures of Capt. Ramage of the frigate Juno during the blockade of the island. Filled with great descriptions of the island, rock and surrounding sea. BTW the chart included in the book is all with original French names. Highly recommended. Unfortunately, this as close as I can get at the moment!

(Translated by Google) As pretty from a distance as up close, I was able to approach a few meters away as it is protected, it is forbidden to touch it or climb on it. (Original) Aussi jolie de loin que de près j’ai pu m’approcher à quelques mètres comme il est protégé interdiction de le toucher ou de monter dessus

(Translated by Google) The Diamond Rock is a must in Martinique, A must see! (Original) Le rocher du Diamant est un incontournable de la Martinique, A voir absolument !

The diamond rock Located southwest of Martinique, in the Caribbean Sea, this volcanic rock 175 m high and 300 m in diameter is approximately 2 km from the coast. It gets its name because of its beveled shape and its reflections that sparkle at certain times of the day. The Diamond Rock in Martinique is a remnant of the island's volcanic activity. Furthermore, it has not always been uninhabited. Indeed, its strategic position allowed it to control the navigation of the Saint Lucia Canal and it was therefore at the heart of numerous battles.

Impressive Diamond aboard the Blue Dream Cruise catamaran with Max and Morgane, the 2 skippers. We did the full tour.

Place that leaves you speechless! Sublime on each side. The sea is turquoise, so you can admire fish. In addition, the fauna and flora on the rock is impressive. The most beautiful memories!

(Translated by Google) Location full of tragic history. (Original) Location carica di storia tragica.

(Translated by Google) Gorgeous ! (Original) Magnifique !

(Translated by Google) Beautiful bay and beach ..... (Original) Baie et plage magnifique.....

Having dived there for 12 years, I confirm that it is a magnificent spot that we never tire of, for all levels from the north face fault at 20m, to the air bubble cave at 30m, to the caves at 55m in the wall of the drop-off, always facing north for the best known. I confirmed to Stephane that the rock is still considered by the English as a Royal Navy ship (HMS). The English, at one time, organized the blockade of Martinique by positioning a huge cannon at the top of the rock. In fact, the galleons, due to the winds and their limited maneuverability, were forced to go up this coast to arrive at Saint-Pierre and the English could not miss them from this position. We can clearly see the remains of the English camps at the exposed base of the rock and for those who have the courage to go to the top, we can clearly see the place where the cannon was positioned. But I believe that it is forbidden to access the Rock today. For wildlife lovers, the Rock is also home to endemic species of birds that nest in the cliffs. A must-see site in Martinique both on the surface and when diving.