Fort Blockhouse

Fort Blockhouse is a former military establishment in , , , and the final version of a complicated site. At its greatest extent in the 19th century, the structure was part of a set of fortifications which encircled much of Gosport.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include HMS Victory and HMS Alliance.

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is a 104-gun first-rate wooden sailing ship of the line. With 248 years of service as of 2026, she is the world's oldest naval vessel still in commission. is situated 1 mile north of Fort Blockhouse.

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is a Royal Navy A-class, Amphion-class or Acheron-class submarine, laid down towards the end of the Second World War and completed in 1947. is situated 1,500 feet west of Fort Blockhouse.

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Holland 1 is the first submarine commissioned by the Royal Navy. The first in a five-boat batch of the Holland-class submarine, launched in 1901, she was lost twelve years later in 1913 while under tow to be scrapped following her decommissioning. is situated 1,600 feet west of Fort Blockhouse.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gosport and Southsea.

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is a town in , a short water ride away from . Although not a traditional destination, it does have some attractions if you are interested in maritime history.

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is a seaside resort and a geographic area of , in the ceremonial county of , England. is located 1.8 miles to the south of Portsmouth's inner city-centre.

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is a large city in the county of , on the of . plays a major role in British history, especially naval history.

Fort Blockhouse

Latitude
50.78937° or 50° 47′ 22″ north
Longitude
-1.11347° or 1° 6′ 49″ west
Inception
1431
Open location code
9C2WQVQP+PJ
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1061832831
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­fort
Wiki­data ID
Q5470828
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In Other Languages

From Egyptian Arabic to French—“Fort Blockhouse” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include St Ambrose Church and Petrol Pier.

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