Overview of the beach and Clarence Pier as a cross-channel ferry approaches.

'Bretagne' imprisoned behind King Henry VIII's fortifications.

St Helen approaching journeys end as she enters the mouth of the harbour.

The catamaran was in Ryde long before the hovercraft which had to battle strong headwinds.

St Cecilia passing in front of Ryde as a pleasurecraft approaches.

Portsmouth Queen, the old Gosport ferry, approaching home from the open water in the Solent.

St Faith and St Cecilia about to cross paths in the Solent.

Bretagne looming large at the entrance to Portsmouth Harbour almost at the end of her journey from St Malo.

St Helen arriving at Portsmouth.

Fastcat Ryde arriving in Portsmouth.

Portsmouth Queen passing the Round Tower.

Fastcat Shanklin arriving in Portsmouth.

San Fransisco Express heading past the Isle of Wight on the way to Cagliary.

MV Expedition leaving Portsmouth as it did many times in its former guise as MV Dragon back in the 1980s.

Close up of the bridge area of MV Expedition.

Mv Expedition seen on departure from Portsmouth, this view shows the alterations that have been made during her conversion from a regular passenger ferry.

MV Expedition and St Helen leave Portsmouth as St Cecilia arrives.

St Cecilia arriving in Portsnouth.