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AH LAM II

Ah Lam II is one of our favourites in the Southern Islands, definitely a standout. It's a tugboat that went down back in '92, and the story of its sinking – squeezed between a bulk carrier and its own tow – gives it a real character. Dropping to 27 metres, you'll find the wreck largely intact, sitting upright on the seabed. We love exploring the engine room, often finding large groupers lurking in the shadows. The wheelhouse is usually teeming with schooling fusiliers, so thick they almost block out the ambient light, and we've regularly seen barracuda circling the mast. It's a surprisingly fishy wreck, probably because it's one of the more substantial structures down there. For photographers, the way the light filters through the superstructure can be beautiful on a sunny day, especially around mid-morning. We'd suggest checking the tides; a slack tide makes for a much more relaxed exploration, though a gentle current often brings in more pelagics. Visibility here can be hit or miss, typical for Singapore, but when it's good, Ah Lam II really shines. It's an excellent dive for those who enjoy wreck penetration or just want to spend time observing the resident marine life.