Whale Island, United Kingdom - Definition

Related Words: Airfield, Airport, Archipelago, Atoll, Bar, Cay, Field, Heliport

A small artificial island in Portsmouth Harbour, close by Portsea Island. It is currently a Royal Navy Base called HMS Excellent. A small bridge joins it to Portsea Island.

It was formed from the silt dredged from the harbour during the expansion of the Naval Base during Queen Victoria's reign.

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