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LONDON VALOUR (BOW SECTION)

The *London Valour*'s bow section is, for us, the king of Portofino's wrecks. Dropping onto it, you're immediately struck by the sheer scale; this isn’t some small boat. The jagged tears in the metal hull tell a dramatic story of a ship that didn't just sink, but really went through it. We love easing down to the 35-meter mark and exploring the vast deck, picking out details like the massive anchor chain still coiled, ready for a deployment that never came. What makes this special is how the marine life has completely reclaimed the structure. Shoals of barracuda often hang motionless above the deck, their silver bodies catching the light, while moray eels peek from every crevice. You’ll spot nudibranchs crawling along the rusty plating, and sometimes, if you’re lucky, a big John Dory will drift past, almost camouflaged against the wreck. The visibility here can be excellent, giving you clear views of the entire bow stretching out into the blue. Our tip? Go early. You get the best light, and often, you'll have the wreck almost to yourselves before the day boats arrive. It’s a dive that rewards slow exploration, a real journey into history and nature.