MILO
Protected Area
South Dorset
Why dive here
With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - MILO offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Milo, an old steamship that went down in 1917, now rests at 50 metres, making it a good one for technical divers or those comfortable with deeper dives in the UK. We’ve found her to be quite intact, with the bow often standing proud of the seabed, giving you a real sense of her scale. You can usually make out the two boilers and triple-expansion engine, which are always a highlight, drawing in various crabs and lobsters who’ve made the wreck their home. Visibility can be hit or miss, as with much of Cornwall, but on a clear day, she’s a genuinely atmospheric dive, an accessible piece of history for those willing to go deep.
Typical MILO Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 50m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to MILO
Dive shops near MILO
Divers Down
Dive Beyond Limited
Old Harbour Dive Centre
Mayim Mermaid Academy
Dorset Diving Services
TAL Scuba Ltd.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for MILO
MILO Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for MILO, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (50.44, -2.73) (3km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
17°C
62°F · Range: 15.1–17.5°C
Air Temperature
13°C
56°F
Wind Speed
8.14 m/s
15.8 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1011 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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