GLENROY (POSSIBLY) - Southern Islands

Okay, let's talk about the *Glenroy*. Or at least, what we think might be the *Glenroy*. This isn't a dive you do for big pelagics or technicolor coral, but it's a slice of history tucked away in Singapore's busy waters. We love the detective work involved here; there's a real thrill in descending onto a shape that's definitely a ship, knowing its story but still piecing together the puzzle of its identity. At just 10 metres, it's an accessible wreck, though the visibility can be a bit of a gamble. When it's good, maybe 5-7 metres, you can really make out the ship's frame, the ribs, and sections of the hull, now draped in soft corals and sponges. We've seen schools of fusiliers darting through the superstructure, and the resident batfish here are surprisingly curious. Keep an eye out for nudibranchs, too; they love the growth on the metal. It’s a dive for those who appreciate the quiet dignity of a forgotten vessel and the persistent march of marine life reclaiming it. Our favourite moments are hovering over the main deck area, imagining the steamship’s bustling past, now home to pipefish and damselfish.

Location
Southern Islands, Singapore, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
1.350028, 104.315570
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
10m

Best Time to Dive in Southern Islands

The warmest water temperatures in Southern Islands occur in January, averaging 28.2°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.2°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.2°C (air: 26.0°C)
  • February: 28.2°C (air: 26.6°C)
  • March: 28.2°C (air: 27.1°C)
  • April: 28.2°C (air: 27.4°C)
  • May: 28.2°C (air: 27.9°C)
  • June: 28.2°C (air: 27.4°C)
  • July: 28.2°C (air: 27.5°C)
  • August: 28.2°C (air: 27.2°C)
  • September: 28.2°C (air: 27.2°C)
  • October: 28.2°C (air: 27.2°C)
  • November: 28.2°C (air: 26.5°C)
  • December: 28.2°C (air: 26.3°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Southern Islands

Nearest Dive Centres to GLENROY (POSSIBLY)

Marine Life in Southern Islands

Home to 284 recorded species including 179 reef fish, 46 hard corals, 17 seagrass & algae, 13 sharks & rays, 8 sea snails & nudibranchs, 6 other.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for GLENROY (POSSIBLY)

Based on average water temperature of 28.2°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • 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