Portsmouth Harbour

Portsmouth Harbour is a a large natural harbour in Hampshire, England. Geographically it is a ria.

Related Topics:
Natural harbour - Hampshire - England - Ria

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The city of Portsmouth lies to the east on Portsea Island, and Gosport to the west on the mainland.

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Portsmouth - Portsea Island - Gosport

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The mouth of the harbour provides access to the Solent.

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It is best known as the home of the Royal Navy, HMNB Portsmouth.

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Royal Navy - HMNB Portsmouth

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It is served by Portsmouth Harbour railway station, which offers rail links to London.

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Portsmouth Harbour railway station - London

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There are ferry services to Le Havre, France and the Isle of Wight.

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Le Havre, France - Isle of Wight

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There is a passenger ferry to Gosport.

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