List of ships named Solent

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Several ships have carried the name Solent, named after the stretch of water between the Isle of Wight and the English mainland. The name has been used for both military ships and civilian vessels over the years. These ships have varied in size and purpose, from small gunboats and patrol craft to ferries and passenger steamers. Over time, individual Solents were retired, sold, or renamed, but the name kept appearing in maritime history.