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Seaspeed's HM2 sidewall hovercraft

This service operated between Ryde Pier Head and Portsmouth Harbour Station quay. Started 1st April 1968, closed September 1972.

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Hovermarine HM2 sidewall craft 7th October 1968 - HM2 going into Ryde Pier Head
   
HM2 sidewall hovercraft in Portsmouth harbour  7th Oct 1968 Seaspeed's HM2 'off the cushion' coming into Portsmouth Harbour terminal
   
HM2 hovercraft along side in Portsmouth harbour 7th Oct 1968
   
HM2 sidewall hovercraft in Portsmouth harbour 7th Oct 1968
   
HM2 sidewall hovercraft in Portsmouth harbour 7th Oct 1968 - HM2 leaving Portsmouth, note the SR-N6 (left) from West Cowes waiting to dock
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