New Brittany Ferry Galicia arriving into Portsmouth from Santander, welcomed with fireworks. Picture: Portsmouth International Port/Paul Gonella/Strong Island Mediaplaceholder image
New Brittany Ferry Galicia arriving into Portsmouth from Santander, welcomed with fireworks. Picture: Portsmouth International Port/Paul Gonella/Strong Island Media

7 photos of the fireworks display in Portsmouth for Brittany Ferries vessel Galicia's arrival

Fireworks lit up the sky over Portsmouth International Port last night.

The pyrotechnic display was organised to welcome the new Brittany Ferries vessel Galicia to the city for the first time.

Kicking off at 7pm, the fireworks lasted for around five minutes yesterday.

It took place in honour of the Galicia, which is named after the region of Spain she will take passengers to.

The ship made her first visit to Portsmouth in October, but is now officially part of the fleet.

Did you see the fireworks last night? If not, here are seven photos from last night to look through!

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