September 22nd, 2008
Southampton Sailing
Southampton has always been proud of its links with the sea. It boasts a world class port with over 280 cruise ship movements a year, and is one of the country’s leading commercial dockyards.
Southampton, known as ‘the gateway to the world’, has seen many visits from the world’s greatest ocean liners, including the QE2 and the Titanic.
The city, known as ‘the gateway to the world’, has seen many visits from the world’s greatest ocean liners, including the QE2 and the Titanic.
Every year the city hosts sailing events, such as the Southampton Boat Show, which attracts tourists from around the world.