Sails of the South, Steel structure on M275 motorway in Portsmouth, United Kingdom.
The Tri-Sail structure reaches 43 meters in height and consists of metallic poles connected by cables on both sides of the carriageway at Tipner Bridge.
The construction was completed in March 2001 as part of the Gateway Project initiative to modernize the entrance corridor into Portsmouth city.
The structure features violet illumination during nighttime, creating a visual reference point for drivers entering the maritime city of Portsmouth.
The installation stands between two carriageways of the M275 motorway, serving as a landmark for motorists approaching Portsmouth from the north.
Twenty-one of the twenty-four lights that illuminate the structure were damaged by vandals in 2006 and remained unrepaired as of 2015.
GPS coordinates: 50.83310,-1.08583
Latest update: March 5, 2025 04:30
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