WHITE MOUNTAIN - Southern Islands

White Mountain. Singapore’s most accessible, substantial wreck. We know, we know, it’s not the Red Sea, but for a capital city site, it’s remarkably good. This steamship went down in 1966 after a run-in with the MV Funabas, and now she rests, broken but still impressive, in 31 metres. The sheer scale of it, 134 metres long, means you’ll need a few dives to even scratch the surface. What we love here is the way the metal has become reef. Batfish often hang off the main mast, swaying gently with the surge. Look into the shadows of the cargo holds; we’ve spotted giant groupers lurking there, and the nudibranchs on the encrusting corals are always a colourful distraction. The stern section is particularly interesting, often hosting schools of fusiliers so thick they momentarily block the light. Currents can pick up, so we’d suggest timing your dive for slack water, just to make poking around the deeper sections a bit more comfortable. It’s a site that rewards patience and a good torch, perfect for divers who appreciate history and the way the ocean reclaims its own.

Location
Southern Islands, Singapore, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
1.313986, 104.261520
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
31m

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 WHITE MOUNTAIN

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 WHITE MOUNTAIN

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