The Gosport Liners The construction of Langness lighthouse

The construction of Langness lighthouse

For the first time in print

being profusely illustrated

and its development of the Blue Star Ferries brand

The publication includes a detailed account of the construction of the ‘Hollandica’ and her sister

The Gosport Liners The construction of Langness lighthouseThe Gosport ferry service represents part of a proud nautical tradition which has long been associated with Portsmouth Harbour. Although a floating bridge was established in 1840, it was not until 1869 that the first privately owned steam launch began to ply its trade across the narrow neck of water between both towns. Its introduction was met by fierce hostility from the traditional wherrymen who did everything in their power to prevent their