Since it opened in 2005 at Gunwharf Quays, the 550ft high structure has come to symbolise the regeneration of post-war Portsmouth.
See pictures below of the tower being built.
1. Building of Spinnaker Tower
Spinnaker Tower PICTURE: MALCOLM WELLS (046276-140 ) Photo: Malcolm Wells
2. Building of Spinnaker Tower
Abseilers Phil Burton(left). Matt Holmes(centre) and John Booth clean the outside of the second viewing deck of the Spinnaker Tower while HMS Lancaster exits the harbour behind them. PICTURE:STEVE REID(060701-57) Photo: Steve Reid
3. Building of Spinnaker Tower
THE SPINNAKER AND ITS ARCHITECT PETER WARLOW, OF HGP GREENTREE ALLCHURCH EVANS LIMITED. Photo: Malcolm Wells
4. Building of Spinnaker Tower
The Spinnaker Tower being built at Gunwharf Quays, Old Portmouth, presently standing at 200-feet tall. PICTURE: MICHAEL SCADDAN (031648-0122) Photo: Mike Scaddan