Which two bodies of water are connected by Portsmouth Harbour?
The Solent and the Isle of Wight
The English Channel and the North Sea
The Solent and Portsmouth Harbour
The English Channel and the Atlantic Ocean
Answer
Portsmouth Harbour connects the Solent, a strait separating the Isle of Wight from mainland England, with Portsmouth Harbour itself. This strategic location has made HMNB Portsmouth an essential naval base for centuries.
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