I just had a google ... No the Big V ain't still there. ....
When the day came, 4 August, 1960, for her to be towed from Portsmouth to the breakers yard at Faslane, Scotland the whole of Southsea sea front was packed with people to see her leave port. However, she did not go quietly. As she was being towed towards the harbour entrance ,she slewed across the harbour to the Still & West public house and went aground. She was eventually pulled off by tugs and finally and made her exit from Portsmouth. Five days later she arrived at Faslane and by the spring of 1962 Vanguard ceased to exist.
So I ain't not never gonna get to go on her. Think I'm gonna sulk now and refuse to go on the 'Victory' visit my son is planning for next Spring.
