Scapa Flow

American  

[skah-puh, skap-uh] / ˈskɑ pə, ˈskæp ə /

noun

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

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Scapa Flow British  

/ ˈskæpə /

noun

1. 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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Example Sentences

Sir Patrick went on to serve in the Fleet Air Arm during World War Two and survived a terrible crash at Scapa Flow in the Orkney Islands - he was even read his last rites twice age 23 but went on to fly again.

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The British warships sunk in Scapa Flow - HMS Royal Oak and HMS Vanguard - are classified as war graves and special permission is needed from the Ministry of Defence to visit them.

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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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