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The Hovertravel Ryde to Portsmouth hovercraft arrives
The Hovertravel Ryde to Portsmouth hovercraft arrives on the mainlaind at Southsea after crossing the Solent from the Isle of Wight. The API-88-100, named Freedom 90, number GH2114 was in service from 1990 until 2018. See also PD000892 Date: 1992
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1990s 1992 Hovercraft Isle Nineties Portsmouth Ryde Solent Southsea Wight
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In this photograph, the sleek and futuristic form of the hovercraft, The Hovertravel Ryde to Portsmouth, gracefully touches down on the Southsea shore after a thrilling journey across the Solent from the Isle of Wight. The hovercraft, named Freedom 90 and identified by its registration number GH2114, was a marvel of engineering innovation during the 1990s. The 1990s, also known as the nineties, was a time when technology advanced at an unprecedented pace, and the hovercraft was a perfect embodiment of this era. The Freedom 90, produced by API-88-100, was in service from 1990 until 2018. The Solent, a narrow body of water separating the Isle of Wight from the English mainland, provided the perfect testing ground for this remarkable mode of transportation. In this image, the hovercraft is seen arriving at Portsmouth, a historic city on the English south coast, where it was welcomed by onlookers who marveled at the sight of this modern marvel. The hovercraft's ability to hover above the water, skimming the surface with minimal contact, made it a unique and efficient means of transportation. Its arrival in Portsmouth marked the end of a successful journey across the Solent, a journey that showcased the power and versatility of this incredible machine. This photograph, taken in 1992, captures a moment in time when technology and innovation came together to create a transportation experience that was truly ahead of its time. The Hovertravel Ryde to Portsmouth hovercraft continues to be a symbol of the 1990s, a decade marked by progress, discovery, and a sense of wonder.
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