Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

HMS Vernon Figurehead

Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 31, 2018

1. HMS Vernon Figurehead Marker

Inscription. HMS Vernon Figurehead This figurehead originates from the fourth HMS Vernon, a 50-gun frigate that saw active service in home waters, the Americas and the East Indies between 1832 and 1848. She was then laid up in Chatham Dockyard until emerging in 1867 for use as a floating jetty. In 1872 she was given a new lease of life as a hulk anchored in Fountain Lake, Portsmouth, where she was a tender to HMS Excellent for torpedo training.

On 26 April 1876 the hulk of Vernon together with those of the former 26-gun steam frigate Ariadne (providing accommodation) and the lighter Florence Nightingale were commissioned as HMS Vernon to become the home of the Royal Navy's Torpedo Branch at Portsmouth, independent of HMS Excellent.

On 1 October 1923, HMS Vernon was established ashore at Portsmouth on the site that is now Gunwharf Quays.

Gunwharf Quays

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 50° 47.693′ N, 1° 6.392′ W. Marker is in Portsmouth, England. It can be reached from the intersection of England Route B2154 and Park

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Road, on the left when traveling north. Located in the Gunwharf Quays mall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Portsmouth, England PO1 3TR, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in England’s Hampshire Ports.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: HMS Sirius (here, next to this marker); GPO K6 Telephone Box (a few steps from this marker); The Old Customs House (a few steps from this marker); British MMK1 Mine (within shouting distance of this marker); Mark VIII Torpedo (within shouting distance of this marker); Noon Day Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); 12 Inch Shell (within shouting distance of this marker); HM Gunwharf, Portsmouth (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portsmouth.

Also see . . .
1. History of Gunwharf Keys.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 31, 2018

2. HMS Vernon Figurehead Marker

(Submitted on September 16, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Gunwharf Quays on Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 16, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 31, 2018

3. HMS Vernon Figurehead Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 820 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 16, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.