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Port of Portsmouth Steam Launch & Towing Co

Other Business Names:

  • Gosport & Portsea Waterman's Steam Launch Co
  • Port of Portsmouth Steam Launch & Towing Co
  • Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Co Ltd
  • Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Co Plc
  • Gosport Ferry Ltd
  • Gosport & Portsea Steam Launch Co Ltd

Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:

  • Gosport, Hampshire, Hampshire, South East, England
  • Portsea, City of Portsmouth, Hampshire, South East, England
  • Portsmouth, City of Portsmouth, Hampshire, South East, England

Sectors:

  • Transport services Ferry services, rivers & harbours

Notes:

Traces origins to 1875 when incorporated 1875 as Gosport & Portsea Waterman's Steam Launch Co. Reorganised 1883 as Port of Portsmouth Steam Launch & Towing Co. Operated a ferry service between Portsea and Gosport and to provide local towage services. Gradually gave up towage. 1962 merged with Gosport & Portsea Steam Launch Co Ltd to form Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Co Ltd. 2001 renamed Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Co Plc of which Gosport Ferry Ltd was a major asset

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