Milford Haven was founded in 1790 by Sir William Hamilton, and the town has strong associations with Admiral Nelson. Early settlers included Quaker whalers from Nantucket Island who supplied London with oil for lamp-lighting. There was a regular boat service to Ireland and a naval dockyard, though this was later moved to Pembroke Dock.

The arrival of the railway in 1863 gave the town new impetus, and a large docks complex was built. This became home to the sixth largest fishing fleet in Britain and the town prospered and grew. The decline of the fishing industry in the 1950s was offset by the growth of the oil industry, with several refineries being built along the Haven.

Milford Haven is still a working port and a busy town. Part of the docks has been redeveloped to include a marina.
© Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority 2002

A number of operators run daily Wildlife and Dive trips in the area from various departure points.

Pembrokeshire Boat Charters

For more information on where to go and what to see in Pembrokeshire visit: www.pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk