Semaphore Tower (Portsmouth)
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England /
Portsmouth
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/ United Kingdom
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navy, interesting place, historical building
The control centre for Portsmouth Harbour. In 1913 Sempahore Tower was destroyed by fire. It was rebuilt and now incorporates the resited Lion Gate. It is the Head Office of the Naval Base Commander and Queen's Harbour Master.
Semaphore Tower is not accessible to the public as it is situated in the Naval Base.
www.historicdockyard.co.uk/dockyard/historiclandmarks.p...
Semaphore Tower is not accessible to the public as it is situated in the Naval Base.
www.historicdockyard.co.uk/dockyard/historiclandmarks.p...
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 50°47'58"N 1°6'36"W
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- Hindhead 44 km
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- Forton 1.9 km
- Hardway 2 km
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- Alverstoke 2.7 km
- Portsea Island 2.9 km
- Elson 3 km
- Defence Munition Gosport 4.4 km
- The Solent 15 km
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