Where a preserved HMS Warspite could have been displayed

Where should HMS Warspite have been preserved?

Prussia Cove would be the most symbolic site, but Portsmouth Historic Dockyard would be much more practical for access, maintenance, and interpretation.

Warspite's final grounding at Prussia Cove gives the site exceptional emotional and historical resonance. The exposed location would nevertheless make preservation, visitor access, and routine maintenance extremely difficult. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard offers protected water, transport links, naval collections, and established visitor infrastructure. The most evocative memorial location was therefore less practical than the long-term museum berth.