YUSEUNG HO - Southern Islands

For Singapore wreck diving, Yuseung Ho is our favourite. This isn't one of those wrecks that’s been stripped bare. The former motor vessel, sunk in 1978 during a storm, still has plenty of character. She lies fairly intact, with a good chunk of her superstructure rising proudly from the seafloor – a real treat given the usual state of wrecks in the region. We love exploring the engine room, which is often still accessible, and the bridge area. You’ll find schools of yellowtail fusiliers swirling around the masts, and often a grumpy-looking barracuda or two patrolling the bow. Keep an eye out for nudibranchs on the encrusting corals; they’re surprisingly colourful given the generally low visibility here. Visibility at Yuseung Ho can be challenging, often dropping to just a few metres, but that just adds to the atmospheric dive. It's a site that rewards patience and good buoyancy control. We'd suggest diving it on a slack tide, which generally means an hour either side of high or low water, to avoid strong currents that can make navigation tricky. This wreck is perfect for experienced divers who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of a low-viz adventure.

Location
Southern Islands, Singapore, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
1.330000, 104.409500
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
0m

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 YUSEUNG HO

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 YUSEUNG HO

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