| − | Portsmouth is a port city in [[Hampshire]], on the South Coast of [[England]]. It has a long history as a Naval base which continues to this day. Famous ships which can be visited in Portsmouth include [[HMS Victory]], and [[The Mary Rose]]. Portsmouth has a Ferry Terminal with regular services to the [[Isle of Wight]] in the UK, [[Cherbourg]] and [[Caen]] in [[France]], and to [[Bilbao]] in [[Spain]]. | + | Portsmouth is a port city in [[Hampshire]], on the South Coast of [[England]]. Unusually for a major British city, it is located on an island: Portsea Island, divided from the mainland by a narrow creek. The island and town overlook a large natural harbour (Portsmouth Harbour), the advantages of which have led to Portsmouth's a long history as a Naval base which continues to this day. Famous ships which can be visited in Portsmouth include [[HMS Victory]], HMS Warrior and Henry VIII's flagship [[Mary Rose]]. Portsmouth has a Ferry Terminal with regular services to the [[Isle of Wight]] in the UK, [[Cherbourg]] and [[Caen]] in [[France]], and to [[Bilbao]] in [[Spain]]. |