Scapa Flow

[ skah-puh, skap-uh ]

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an area of water off the N coast of Scotland, in the Orkney Islands: British naval base; German warships scuttled 1919.

Scapa Flow

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noun

an extensive landlocked anchorage off the N coast of Scotland, in the Orkney Islands: major British naval base in both World Wars. Length: about 24 km (15 miles). Width: 13 km (8 miles)

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The SS Express sank north of Scapa Flow following a collision with another ship.

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"The thing about diving in these areas north of Scapa Flow is the water clarity improves dramatically," he said.

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The Natural History Museum in London and Orkney's Scapa Flow Museum are both nominated for the £120,000 award.

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The Scapa Flow Museum tells the story of Orkney and its natives during World War One and World War Two, including the construction of a huge Royal Navy naval base at Lyness on the island of Hoy, where it stands today.

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Orkney-based Scapa Flow Charters was sued by his son Vincent, nine, in a legal action through his mother Debbie.

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