National Transport Trust to honour Solent Hovercraft service

Published: 15/05/2025

FBHVC member, the National Transport Trust is to unveil one of its 'Red Wheel' plaques to commemorate the oldest year-round public hovercraft ferry service in Europe, linking Southsea with the Isle of Wight.

This route is particularly apt for hovercraft as the Solent sands are broad and shallow, the craft working equally well skimming over sand and sea.

The unveiling – on Friday 30th May 2025 – coincides with the Trust's weekend of its AGM in Portsmouth.

The Red Wheel unveiling is scheduled for 15:00 at the Hover terminal near Clarence Pier in Southsea.  This is served by the H1 bus from The Hard bus station (stop M) and bus passes are accepted.

https://www.nationaltransporttrust.org.uk/red-wheels