An aerial view of HMS Vernon, Portsmouth on October 5, 1981. The News PP4255An aerial view of HMS Vernon, Portsmouth on October 5, 1981. The News PP4255
An aerial view of HMS Vernon, Portsmouth on October 5, 1981. The News PP4255

29 amazing throwback photos of Royal Navy's HMS Vernon before it became Gunwharf Quays

HMS Vernon was a part of the Portsmouth landscape for more than a century.
By Steve Deeks
Published 21st May 2020, 17:09 BST
Updated 28th Mar 2024, 12:50 BST

It was decommissioned in April 1996 and was later transformed into Gunwharf Quays.

Parts of HMS Vernon are still standing, including the famous gates – which now lead into the shopping centre.

Why not take a trip down memory lane and look through our gallery of retro photos from HMS Vernon.

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Why not take a trip down memory lane and look through our gallery of retro photos from HMS Vernon.

HMS Vernon main gate. A much changed view.I wonder if out of town visitors to Gunwharf once knew that it looked something like this.

25. HMS Vernon

HMS Vernon main gate. A much changed view.I wonder if out of town visitors to Gunwharf once knew that it looked something like this. Photo: The News archive

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HMS Vernon (now Gunwharf) The Harbour Railway Station and South Railway Jetty with possibly HMS Vanguard alongside with the Royal Yacht astern of her.The former viaduct from the harbour station to the Jetty can also be seen.An Isle of Wight steamer is tied up alongside the station.

26. HMS Vernon

HMS Vernon (now Gunwharf) The Harbour Railway Station and South Railway Jetty with possibly HMS Vanguard alongside with the Royal Yacht astern of her.The former viaduct from the harbour station to the Jetty can also be seen.An Isle of Wight steamer is tied up alongside the station. Photo: The News archive

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For once he was not in command. Lord Mountbatten watches as Prince Charles brings his minehunter HMS Bronington alongside at HMS Vernon, Portsmouth,

27. HMS Vernon

For once he was not in command. Lord Mountbatten watches as Prince Charles brings his minehunter HMS Bronington alongside at HMS Vernon, Portsmouth, Photo: The News archive

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Munitions workers at HMS Vernon in Portsmouth with Ethel Briscoe in the middle of the back row.

28. HMS Vernon

Munitions workers at HMS Vernon in Portsmouth with Ethel Briscoe in the middle of the back row. Photo: The News archive

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