The Royal Navy’s torpedo and mining school at HMS Vernon was the base for part of Force S – the naval force that landed British troops on Sword Beach. It was also the base for Motor Torpedo Boats, which on D-Day protected the flanks of the landings against enemy naval attack.
| Address | Park Road, Portsmouth PO1, UK |
| County | Hampshire |
| Location type | Naval Base |
| Access | Public Access |
| Site Ownership and Access Information | HMS Vernon closed in 1995, and redeveloped as Gunwharf Quays shopping centre. For opening times see the Gunwharf Quays website |
| Contact details | See Gunwharf Quays website |
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