Motor Gun Boat 81: Heritage at speed on the Solent
Where coastal heritage meets exhilarating open-water adventure.
This is an unforgettable one-hour experience on board the ‘Spitfire of the Seas’, Motor Gun Boat 81, a remarkable vessel built in 1942. Speed across the Solent, departing from Boathouse 4 in Portsmouth Harbour and take in the rich maritime history. Along the way, hear captivating stories from MGB 81’s wartime service and explore the legacy of Britain’s coastal forces during the Second World War.
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Where coastal heritage meets exhilarating open-water adventure.
This is an unforgettable one-hour experience on board the ‘Spitfire of the Seas’, Motor Gun Boat 81, a remarkable vessel built in 1942. Speed across the Solent, departing from Boathouse 4 in Portsmouth Harbour and take in the rich maritime history. Along the way, hear captivating stories from MGB 81’s wartime service and explore the legacy of Britain’s coastal forces during the Second World War.