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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5. 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
6. The Gosport Ferry
Great image of the Gosport ferry terminus in 1929. Photo: The News archive
7. The Gosport Ferry
The Spirit of Portsmouth docked at Gosport ferry port awaiting the next passengers for The News WCDI harbour cruise 17th April 2006. Picture: Matt Scott-Joynt 061689-6 Photo: The News archive
8. The Gosport Ferry
Gosport ferry, 1900 with HMS Victory in the background Photo: The News archive