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HMS HERALD

The HMS Herald is a proper old-school wreck, and our pick for something a bit different in Singapore. This isn't a deep dive, sitting in the shallows, which makes it perfect for longer bottom times and really exploring its nooks and crannies. You can trace the hull's outline, still surprisingly intact in places, and imagine its journey from a 1918 build to a survey vessel, then scuttled and later raised by the Japanese. We love how the structure has become a home for so much life. Look closely, and you'll spot nudibranchs inching along the metal, tiny crabs scuttling into crevices, and schools of fusiliers darting in and out of the skeletal remains. It’s a photographer’s dream on a clear day, with sunlight dappling through the water, highlighting the coral growth on the wreck. We'd suggest aiming for a slack tide – the currents here can pick up, making it a less enjoyable rummage around. It’s a site that rewards slow, deliberate diving; don't rush it.