Since it opened in 2005 at Gunwharf Quays, the 550ft high structure has come to symbolise the regeneration of post-war Portsmouth.
See pictures below of the tower being built.
5. Building of Spinnaker Tower
033074_0252_NOW_NOSTALGIA (RB) 23/6/03 The Spinnaker Tower standing at 407-feet (124m) viewed in comparison to the Pall Europe office block at Havant Street, Portsea, in this photograph taken from Bonfire Corner at Cumberland Street, Portsea, Portsmouth, overlooking the Historic Dockyard car park. PICTURE: MICHAEL SCADDAN (033074-0252) Photo: Mike Scaddan
6. Building of Spinnaker Tower
22nd July 2003. The Spinnaker Tower viewed from Gunwharf Quays flats development Picture: Paul Jacobs 033657-5 Photo: Paul Jacobs
7. Building of Spinnaker Tower
21st December 2001. The construction of The Spinnaker Tower gets under way with concrete filled piling beside the existing Gunwharf development. Picture: Malcolm Wells 016639-1 Photo: Malcolm Wells
8. Building of Spinnaker Tower
5th December 2003. The Spinnaker Tower under construction at Gunwharf Quays. Picture: Michael Scaddan 036132-0048 Photo: Mike Scaddan