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Portsea Island and the city of Portsmouth, 2001. The low-lying island with considerable areas at or close to mean sea level is flanked by the East Solent to the south, Portsmouth Harbour to the west and Langstone Harbour the east. It is dependent upon its coastal defences to avoid flooding of considerable areas. Thin gravel braches flank the approach to Portsmouth Harbour with drift interrupted by Clarance Pier (to right).