20th April 1934: Riggers at work on Nelson's flagship, HMS Victory in Portsmouth dockyard. She is re-rigged every five years and will be ready in time for Navy Week when thousands of visitors will look round her. (Photo by R. Wesley/Fox Photos/Getty Images) Photo: The News archive
HMS Calliope in Portsmouth Harbour 1884A transition scene in Portsmouth Harbour with the ship-rigged cruiser HMS calliope built at Portsmouth and launched in 1884. Photo: The News archive
HMS Warrior. Mid-19th Century masts dominate the 20th Century harbour scene as the long voyage draws to a close in June 1987. The News PP5412 Photo: The News archive
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