As a strategically vital access route to southern England and as the anchorage for Portsmouth, Britain’s premier naval base, the waters of Spithead reflect much of the UK’s naval history. Originally published in 1972, this book draws together the many and varied strands of history that have given Sp...

As a strategically vital access route to southern England and as the anchorage for Portsmouth, Britain’s premier naval base, the waters of Spithead reflect much of the UK’s naval history. Originally published in 1972, this book draws together the many and varied strands of history that have given Spithead its significance.