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WHITE MOUNTAIN

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.