HMS Hercules after de-masting and unarmed and had possibly become part of HMS Fisgard. Picture: Robert James collection.HMS Hercules after de-masting and unarmed and had possibly become part of HMS Fisgard. Picture: Robert James collection.
HMS Hercules after de-masting and unarmed and had possibly become part of HMS Fisgard. Picture: Robert James collection.

Rare pictures of historic Royal Navy vessels from Portsmouth's glorious past

By Steve Deeks
Published 4th Aug 2021, 15:17 BST
Updated 14th Apr 2025, 19:27 BST
There are some extremely old and rare images included in this selection.

Featured are HMS Warrior, RRS Discovery, HMS Hercules, STS Pogoria, HMS Calliope, HMS Victory and French vessel Le Jaureguiberry.

You can see all the vessels in our gallery below.

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HMS Calliope in Portsmouth Harbour 1884 A transition scene in Portsmouth Harbour with the ship-rigged cruiser HMS calliope built at Portsmouth and launched in 1884.

5. Vessels from the past

HMS Calliope in Portsmouth Harbour 1884 A transition scene in Portsmouth Harbour with the ship-rigged cruiser HMS calliope built at Portsmouth and launched in 1884. Photo: The News archive

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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

6. Vessels from the past

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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