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. .
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
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. Marker can be reached from the intersection of England Route B2154 and Park 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
Also see . . . 1. History of Gunwharf Keys. (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
2. HMS Vernon Figurehead Marker
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 283 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 16, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
