Solent Collection

Short Solent Passener Flying Boat - Victoria Falls - Zambesi
A Short Solent Passenger Flying Boat (G-AHIN) close to the Victoria Falls on the Zambesi River - Zimbabwe (then Southern Rhodesia). Date: circa 1949

Aerial view of Portsmouth harbour and the Solent, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

An RAF Westland Wessex flies over HMS Fearless (L10) at ?
An RAF Westland Wessex flies over HMS Fearless (L10) at Lee-on-Solent, 2 March 1966

Wight Island, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre
XCF113459 Wight Island, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub

Queen Elizabeth Liner
The Queen Elizabeth, the largest of the P. & O. Liners, seen here in the Solent, off the Isle of Wight, England

Short S45 Solent of TEAL

Naval Review
July 1907: Battleships lined up in the Solent, for the Kings Naval Review of the British Fleet. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

The Aquila Airways Solent III, G-AKNU Sydney in Funchal Bay, Madeira

German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee, 1937. The Graf Spee attending the Fleet Review for the coronation of King George VI at Spithead, Hampshire

British Hovercraft Corporation BH7 Mk2, 12 April 1972, on its return to HMS Daedalus, Lee-on-Solent, after nine weeks of trials in the Baltic Sea. Date: 1972

Short S45 Solent interior -Cabin C

Steamer Solent leaving Lymington Pier for Isle of Wight
The Ferry Steamer Solent leaving Lymington Pier for the Isle of Wight. Date: 1908

Southsea on the Silvery Solent, poster advertising Southern Railways
CH466625 Southsea on the Silvery Solent, poster advertising Southern Railways, 1959 (colour litho) by Brown, Gregory (1887-1941); 102x125 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

The Cherbourg Fetes, the Pera leaving Southampton
The " Pera" with members of the House of Commons on board, leaving Southampton to take part in the Cherbourg Fetes

Paddle Steamer Balmoral, Isle of Wight
Paddle Steamer Balmoral, near The Solent, Isle of Wight, England. Date: 1922

Short S45 Solent 4 of TEAL (forward view) aloft

Aerial view of yachts moored in Chichester Marina, Chichester Channel, Solent, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Boats moored in marina at sunset, Chichester Marina, Chichester, West Sussex, England, july

Sea Beet (Beta vulgaris subsp. maritima) growing on pebble beach habitat, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

Sailing boats moored in harbour with incoming tide at dawn, Bembridge Harbour, Bembridge, Wight, England, june

Wightlink ferry arriving in harbour, Wootton Creek, Fishbourne, Isle of Wight, England, july

An inflatable lifebelt, 1850
3330868 An inflatable lifebelt, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an inflatable lifebelt built in three compartments. This particular lifebelt was used by Mr Lloyd to cross the Solent)

Plan of Spithead showing the Proposed Evolutions at the Review of the Fleet by Her Majesty, on Wedne Creator: Unknown
Plan of Spithead showing the Proposed Evolutions at the Review of the Fleet by Her Majesty, on Wednesday the 23rd April, 1856. Map showing Royal Navy ships off the coast of Hampshire

The Hovertravel Ryde to Portsmouth hovercraft arrives on the mainlaind at Southsea after crossing the Solent from the Isle of Wight

International Fleet Review
HMS Enterprise, SVHO (Survey Vessel (Hydrographic/Oceanographic)), taking part in the International Fleet Review which was part of Trafalgar 200

RFA Argus, FS Meuse and RS Regina Maria at anchor in the Solent, in readiness for the International Fleet Review in 2005

HMS Invincible During T200 Celebrations
Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Invincible during the International Fleet Review which was part of Trafalgar 200

Vickers VA. 3 hovercraft G-15-243
Vickers VA.3 hovercraft G-15-243, under way during trials on the Solent, 17 May 1962. Date: 1962

Fatality on the Royal Yacht Britannia
The flag flies at half-mast on the Royal Yacht Britannia, to commemorate the death of Ernest Friend, a second mate who was swept overboard and drowned. Date: 1931

Regatta at Ryde
A starting gun signals the beginning of a yacht race as part of a regatta at Ryde on the Isle of Wight. Date: 1931

Solent Yacht Owners Racing Colours

Short S. 25 Sandringham 4 VP-LVE
Short S.25 Sandringham 4 VP-LVE Southern Cross (msn SH.55c, ex JM715), of Antilles Air Boats, registered in British Virgin Isles. View from the cabin during take-off at Calshot, in October 1977

Scenes on the Solent, Bursledon (litho)
1598899 Scenes on the Solent, Bursledon (litho) by Haslehust, Ernest William (1866-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes on the Solent, Bursledon)

Miniature Yacht (Sailing Canoe) Race in the Solent (engraving)
1057473 Miniature Yacht (Sailing Canoe) Race in the Solent (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miniature Yacht (Sailing Canoe) Race in the Solent

The Collision in the Solent, the "Alberta"meeting the "Mistletoe"(engraving)
1049278 The Collision in the Solent, the " Alberta" meeting the " Mistletoe" (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gosport: The Entrance to Portsmouth Harbour, c. 1829 (w / c heightened with gum arabic
CH422641 Gosport: The Entrance to Portsmouth Harbour, c.1829 (w/c heightened with gum arabic on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); Portsmouth Museum, Hampshire

Lord Inverclyde presenting the McKenzie Cup for the ladies swimming race at the Glasgow South Side Ladies Gala at the Govanhill Baths

HMS Dreadnought and the Home Fleet in the Solent (coloured photo)
3104915 HMS Dreadnought and the Home Fleet in the Solent (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS Dreadnought and the Home Fleet in the Solent)

Hurst Castle (ink & w / c on paper)
3109017 Hurst Castle (ink & w/c on paper) by Devis, Anthony (1729-1817); 13.3x20.3 cm; Private Collection; Abbott and Holder, London, UK; English, out of copyright

The Queens Jubilee Naval Review at Spithead (engraving)
1591670 The Queens Jubilee Naval Review at Spithead (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Jubilee Naval Review at Spithead)

The Queens Jubilee Naval Review at Spithead (engraving)
1591292 The Queens Jubilee Naval Review at Spithead (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Jubilee Naval Review at Spithead)

Whaling in the Solent (engraving)
1595695 Whaling in the Solent (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whaling in the Solent)

Ryde, from A Voyage Around Great Britain Undertaken between the Years 1814
STC240771 Ryde, from A Voyage Around Great Britain Undertaken between the Years 1814 and 1825 (aquatint) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Fishing Boats at Sea, boarding a Steamer off the Isle of Wight
AGN218401 Fishing Boats at Sea, boarding a Steamer off the Isle of Wight (Indian ink heightened with white on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s

General William Booth, British founder of the Salvation Army, arriving back at Southampton after his world tour
6014277 General William Booth, British founder of the Salvation Army, arriving back at Southampton after his world tour, 1892 (litho) by Wright

The King of England in danger (colour litho)
2782207 The King of England in danger (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King of England in danger)

The Yachting Accident in the Solent (engraving)
1605703 The Yachting Accident in the Solent (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Yachting Accident in the Solent)

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The Solent, a picturesque stretch of water located between Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in England, offers breathtaking views that captivate both locals and tourists alike. From an aerial perspective, Portsmouth harbour and the Solent reveal their true beauty as they seamlessly merge into one another, creating a stunning panorama that showcases the region's maritime heritage. In this enchanting setting, an RAF Westland Wessex gracefully soars above HMS Fearless (L10), epitomizing the strength and power of Britain's military prowess. The Short Solent Passenger Flying Boat takes us on a journey to Victoria Falls in Zambesi, where its majestic presence adds to the awe-inspiring natural wonder. Delving into history, Jodocus Hondius' engraving of Wight Island from John Speed's Theatre transports us back in time, offering glimpses into how this captivating landscape has evolved over centuries. The Queen Elizabeth Liner majestically sails through these waters with elegance and grace, symbolizing luxury travel at its finest. Moving inside the Short S45 Solent aircraft operated by TEAL reveals a world of comfort and sophistication. Cabin C invites passengers to relax amidst plush interiors while enjoying scenic views through large windows - truly an experience like no other. Naval Review events showcase naval might against the backdrop of the Solent's tranquil waters. Here ships gather for inspection or engage in impressive displays that highlight their capabilities. Aquila Airways' Solent III aircraft G-AKNU Sydney embodies transcontinental connections as it traverses vast distances with ease - bridging continents through air travel. Not limited to aviation alone, even hovercrafts have left their mark on these waters. The British Hovercraft Corporation BH7 Mk2 stands as a testament to innovative engineering achievements that have revolutionized transportation across land and sea alike. As day turns into night along Chichester Marina in West Sussex, boats gently sway under golden hues during sunset - painting a serene picture of tranquility and relaxation.