The ferry has been in the news in the last few weeks as falling passenger numbers have threatened the future of the popular service.
We have had a look back through the archives to find some historic photos of the ferry, dating back as far as the 1930s.
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1. The Gosport Ferry
'Spirit of Portsmouth' and 'Harbour Spirit' together in Portsmouth Harbour.
Photo: The News archive
2. The Gosport Ferry
Gosport Ferry ticket office taken at Point, Old Portsmouth we see the former ticket office. Undated
Photo: The News archive
3. The Gosport Ferry
The Gosport ferry departing from the Camber, Old Portsmouth, circa 1950. Much bomb damage from the war still remains in the background.
Photo: The News archive
4. The Gosport Ferry
The Gosport Queen makes for Portsmouth after leaving the Gosport pontoon on the 18th August 1998. Picture: Malcolm Wells 98/4243-2
Photo: The News archive