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.
MORE RETRO PHOTOS: Nights out at Gunwharf Quays | Portsmouth shops in the 90s | HMS Hermes
6. HMS Vernon
The boys of the HMS Vernon cadet corp with their trophy for winning the gun run in 1952. Photo: The News archive
8. HMS Vernon
Royal band outside HMS Vernon on September 7, 1984. The News PP4254 Photo: The News archive
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