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The Port Of Southampton

Famous the world over for being the port that the Titanic set sail from, it has continued to thrive as the UK's premier Cruise Ship port with two dedicated terminals.

It began life as the ancient seaport of Hamptun, from which Southampton gets its name. Early traders came from France, Greece and the Middle East.

The rise of Southampton's port started with the arrival of Norman invaders - by 1300, wine and wool were traded there.

It is located on Southampton Water at the top of the Solent and the ferry port covers a vast area offering excellent facilities for all commercial shipping lines and ferry passengers it accounts for over 7% of all UK Seaborne trade - over 35 million tonnes of cargo.

Southampton ferry port is home to Red Funnel ferries who offer one of the key departure points by ferry to the Isle of Wight on the Southampton to Cowes ferry route.

Southampton has a long history as a major trading post and had great strategic importance during both world wars.