This area of Portsmouth has quite a varied past and you can see more in our gallery below.
Although you will likely have spotted Whale Island as you drive into Portsmouth via the motorway, how much do you know about its history?
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13. Whale Island Portsmouth
The naval cadet field gun crew of 1951, winners of the Brickwoods trophy in the competition held at HMS Excellent, Whale Island. Photo: The News archive
14. Whale Island Portsmouth
A day out in a horse drawn charabanc was well received by sailors from HMS Excellent. Picture: Robert James postcard collection. Photo: The News archive
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