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Portsmouth is a major port city and shipping centre on England's south coast. Historically, Portsmouth's significance has come from its importance to the Royal Navy, having been amongst the most crucial of the Royal Navy's bases since the first dry docks were established in 1495. This legacy has continued till today, as Portsmouth harbours over two-thirds of the current surface fleet, including the aircraft carriers. It is also home to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, the National Museum of the Royal Navy, as well as ship museums HMS Victory and HMS Warrior.