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HM Naval Base
Portsmouth is the home of the Royal Navy, playing a vital role in the defence of the realm. During the 18th & 19th centuries, the Dockyard was one of the largest industrial complexes in the world. Wars during the 18th century brought prosperity to the city and a gradual enlarging of the dockyard.In the 20th century the naval base drew related business to Portsmouth and large multi-national defence companies are currently well represented.
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