For three centuries Portsmouth has been the leading base of the Royal
Navy but the naval heritage of its port can be traced back to the Roman
invasion of Britain. From the Roman walls of Portchester to the
best-preserved Georgian dockyard in the world and the illustrious HMS
Victory, Portsmouth is amongst the most important naval sites in the
world.This fascinating book, in its new and fully revised edition,
focuses on the history and present status of Portsmouth Historic
Dockyard as well as the magnificent ships Victory, Warrior and Mary Rose
that have been preserved and are now on display at Portsmouth. Drawing
on impressive original research and illustrated by a host of colourful
photographs, author Paul Brown has created a concise and helpful guide
to the key maritime attractions in Portsmouth and Gosport, including the
Submarine Museum, the sea forts, the Gunwharf and the commercial port.