For three centuries Portsmouth has been the leading base of the Royal Navy but the naval heritage of its port can be traced back to the Roman invasion of Britain. From the Roman walls of Portchester to the best preserved Georgian dockyard in the world and the illustrious HMS VICTORY, Portsmouth is amongst the most important naval siyes in the world.

This fascinating and fully revised edition focuses on the history and present status of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, as well as the magnificent preserved ships – VICTORY, MARY ROSE & WARRIOR.