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Miller Lite
165 ft Tech Wreck
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Miller Lite
Wreck · Pompano Beach also known as miller
26° 14.185' N 80° 03.660' W
Technical Air Max 165 ft Avg 135 ft Hot Drop
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Technical Air
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- Max depth
- 165 ft
- Average depth
- 135 ft
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- Hot Drop
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Where it is
26° 14.185' N 80° 03.660' W
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Miller Lite (Advanced) (Tech)
165 ft Tech Wreck
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| Diluent tank | $35.50 |
| O2 tank | $10.00 |
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| Aluminum 80 | $10 |
| Steel HP 100 | $10 |
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Wreck Details
Sunk May 17, 1987
Freighter
172 ftLength
28 ftBeam
Site description
The Miller Lite, a freighter-class ship measuring 165 feet in length, rests upright with its bow pointing southeast. Due to its proximity to Hillsboro Inlet, the wreckage is teeming with fish. Large schools of fish typically cover the remains. While the Miller Lite remains relatively intact, divers should exercise caution due to potential entanglements in monofilament fishing lines. Carrying a line-cutting knife is advisable. Although recreational access is possible, advanced training is recommended.
Route & typical conditions
Route
The wreck is sizable, with most of it easily accessible. Large schools of fish typically cover the wreckage. Although the fore bulkheads of the wheelhouse have collapsed, the rest of the Miller Lite remains intact. The ship’s holds are open, and easily accessed, and the engine room is relatively spacious and straightforward to navigate. Given its proximity to Hillsboro Inlet, be prepared for other boats in the area and carry and deploy a Surface Marker Buoy (SMB).
Typical conditions
Dive conditions at this site can vary significantly. Sometimes there is no or minimal current, while other times the current can reach speeds of up to 2 knots. Visibility typically ranges from 50 to 100 feet. Water temperatures around the wreck fluctuate based on the season and currents, spanning from 72 to 81 degrees Fahrenheit.
Wreck history
The German Freighter, originally named the Mini-Horn, was launched at Travemünde, Germany, by builder Schlichting Werft on September 28, 1957. It was commissioned for Heinrich C. Horn of Hamburg, Germany, and primarily transported frozen fish from Spanish fishing trawlers. Over the years, it underwent several owner and name changes: first acquired by the Hamburg South American Line in 1965, then sold to a Panamanian company in 1968 it was renamed the Shirley B. In 1970, it operated as both the Aquarius and the Hybur Transport. By 1983, it was known as the Principe Maya.
In 1987, Broward County, Florida, along with the Pompano Beach Fishing Rodeo, purchased the freighter for $29,900 to use as an artificial reef. As a tribute to Fishing Rodeo sponsors, Miller Brewing Co., and its local distributor, William Thies and Sons, the ship was renamed the Miller Lite. On May 17, 1987, the “Miller” was scuttled and now rests upright in 165 feet of water.
