Portsmouth Harbour, Natural harbor in Portsmouth, England
Portsmouth Harbour extends across 166 square kilometers, featuring deep waters that accommodate large naval vessels and commercial ships throughout the year.
The harbor developed into a significant naval base during the 12th century, becoming a central point for British maritime operations and shipbuilding activities.
The Portsmouth Historic Dockyard within the harbor contains HMS Victory, HMS Warrior, and the Mary Rose Museum, displaying England's naval engineering achievements.
Visitors can access the harbor area through Portsmouth Harbour Station, which connects directly to London Waterloo and provides ferry services to Gosport.
The harbor maintains its status as a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to its intertidal mudflats that support diverse marine species and waterfowl.
Location: Portsmouth
GPS coordinates: 50.82350,-1.12280
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:41
HMS Victory
2.6 km
HMS Warrior
3 km
Spinnaker Tower
3.3 km
Portchester Castle
1.7 km
HMS Alliance
3.9 km
HMS Excellent
1.9 km
HMS M33
2.6 km
HMS Holland 1
3.9 km
Portsmouth Cathedral
3.9 km
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
2.9 km
Royal Navy Submarine Museum
4 km
Mary Rose Ship Hall and Museum
2.6 km
Portsmouth Block Mills
2.4 km
Wymering Manor
4 km
Clarence Pier
4.4 km
Portsmouth Guildhall
3.6 km
Fort Blockhouse
3.2 km
Portus Adurni
1.6 km
HMS Victory
2.6 km
Queens Hotel
4.8 km
Fortifications of Portsmouth
3.5 km
Kings Theatre
4.9 km
Cathedral of St John the Evangelist
3.3 km
Portsmouth War Memorial
3.5 km
Portsmouth Garrison church
4.1 km
HMS King Alfred
2 km
National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth
2.7 km
Browndown Battery
5.5 kmReviews
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