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RENAISSANCE
The City of Southampton has never
For most coastal towns, the proximity of the sea is
been busier. Now it is determined
a business curse as it reduces available markets
by half. For Southampton the sea is its greatest
to get the recognition its massive
blessing, the reason for its very existence. From its
contribution to the regional and
days as a Roman port serving Salisbury and
national economy deserves.
Winchester to its present status as one of the
country’s greatest ports, Southampton’s destiny has
And to become busier still. been inextricably linked to the sea.
Nick Peters reports.
Just think of it: Henry V sailing for France and Agincourt; the Pilgrim
Fathers sailing on the Mayflower; the maiden voyage of RMS
Titanic; the Schneider Trophy races for seaplanes that provided the
inspiration for the Supermarine Spitfire; the massive throughput of
goods to the Empire, in the early days, to our trading partners
worldwide ever since. All a resounding testament to the importance
of this, one of the greatest ports in our maritime nation.
But be honest. How much do you really know or even care about
Southampton nowadays? You are obviously aware of the port, and
Southampton FC if you have any interest in football. But beyond that?
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