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MMS113 Wreck

Monday, August 8th, 2011. Published in Harbours & The Solent, Vintage & Historical Portsmouth by

Portsmouth Harbour has many ancient and not so old wrecks within it’s watery margins, many of which have been logged by marine archeologists. Despite the wreak locations being logged many of the craft remain unidentified and for many of the small craft despite being identified much of their history is unknown.

Located on the shoreline close to Priory Road in Gosport is the wreak of MMS113 which was chosen by a group of Maritime Archaeology Students from the University of Southampton as the subject of a full historical and archaeological survey. The wreak was well known by the local people and a Facebook page was set up to try and find out as much information about the minesweeper. The page collected together many pieces of information about the history of the craft both in it’s life before becoming a wreak and after as well as some paintings and photos resulting in the wreak’s history being mapped out from construction to it’s last resting place.

If this sounds interesting check the Facebook page to find out more plus if you know any more information be sure to get in touch with them.

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The 2nd Strong Island Ale – Dry Dock No. 1

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012. Published in Features, Food & Drink, Strong Island by

As you may know each year we run a home brew competition in February where the winning brew has the opportunity to be brewed by Irving & Co Brewing Co. and sold around the city in the summer. Last year’s brew, the Strong Island Hopper Ale, was hugely successful being one of Inving’s best selling ales and selling out so quickly it went through a second brew run. This year’s winning ale is Dry Dock No. 1, originally brewed by Lee Immins, went on sale in some of Portsmouth and Southsea’s pubs over the weekend.

We spoke to The Hole in The Wall in Southsea who said the new ale went down a storm with it being their best seller on Sunday and with almost two barrels empty by the end of the Bank Holiday weekend. Those guys at the Hole in The Wall and their regular ale drinkers know their stuff so for us this was amazing early news with the ale.

To officially launch Dry Dock No. 1 we are having a launch party with the lovely souls at The Belle Isle on Thursday evening. The ale will be on full flow, come down and try a pint or two. As well as being on sale all around the city the ale will also be available in Chichester’s Belle Isle too, so you can drink it away from home for the first time too.






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The Isle Of Wight Randonnee 2012 – Team Strong Island

Monday, May 7th, 2012. Published in Bikes & Cycling, Features by

Just over a year ago, a group of Strong Islanders were sat on the Isle of Wight ferry on our way to the yearly Randonnee cycling event; 60 miles around the island spread across 5 checkpoints. Whilst on the crossing we couldn’t help but admire various enthusiasts and their custom team jerseys. Fast forward a year and it is my great pleasure to unveil the Strong Island cycling jersey. Made as a one off for the event, the jersey is our way of representing this city and all the values that come with it. Thanks to the combined designing efforts of Chris Ballingall and Tristan Savage, we were able to produce this clean, retro looking jersey that 11 of Southsea’s finest could wear to conquer the island’s endless hills. Well done chaps.

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