MIAMI (PROBABLY) - South Coast

The Miami (Probably) wreck isn't one for a casual dip. At 60 metres, this is serious technical diving territory, and we love it for that reason. Dropping down onto her bow, the sheer scale of this 106-metre steamship is immediately apparent, even in the sometimes-murky Irish depths. She went down in 1917, and time has given her a beautifully rugged character. Our favourite part is the engine room, surprisingly accessible given the depth. You can often make out the impressive triple-expansion engine, a testament to early 20th-century engineering, now draped in soft corals and anemones. Visibility can be a challenge, averaging 10-15 metres, but when it clears, the sight of her four boilers standing proud is genuinely remarkable. We’ve spotted conger eels tucked into her holds, their heads poking out from the gloom, and the occasional ling patrolling the deck where bananas would once have been stored on her journey from New York. This is a deep, dark, rewarding dive for experienced technical divers who appreciate historical wrecks and aren't afraid of a bit of an adventure.

Location
South Coast, Ireland, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
51.396330, -9.253278
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
60m

Marine Protected Area: Lough Hyne Nature Reserve and Environs SAC

Best Time to Dive in South Coast

The warmest water temperatures in South Coast occur in January, averaging 8.8°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 8.8°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 8.8°C (air: 7.0°C)
  • February: 8.8°C (air: 8.3°C)
  • March: 8.8°C (air: 8.1°C)
  • April: 8.8°C (air: 9.3°C)
  • May: 8.8°C (air: 11.8°C)
  • June: 8.8°C (air: 14.2°C)
  • July: 8.8°C (air: 15.6°C)
  • August: 8.8°C (air: 15.8°C)
  • September: 8.8°C (air: 14.6°C)
  • October: 8.8°C (air: 12.4°C)
  • November: 8.8°C (air: 9.9°C)
  • December: 8.8°C (air: 8.1°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in South Coast

Nearest Dive Centres to MIAMI (PROBABLY)

Marine Life in South Coast

Home to 199 recorded species including 97 reef fish, 24 sharks & rays, 14 whales & dolphins, 14 other, 10 crabs & lobsters, 10 seagrass & algae.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for MIAMI (PROBABLY)

Based on average water temperature of 8.8°C.

  • Drysuit - water at 9°C demands a drysuit with thermal undergarments
  • Hood & Gloves (7mm+) - critical to prevent heat loss
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories