Calf of Flotta

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The Calf of Flotta is a small island in Scapa Flow, Orkney. The Calf is next to Flotta, with "Calf" deriving from Old Norse/Norn) and meaning a smaller island by a larger one.

The surrounding waters of Scapa Flow are riddled with German ships, scuttled in 1919, after their surrender.[1]

[edit] Geography and geology

The Calf is made up of red sandstone.[1]

It is approximately half a mile long, and is thin in shape, orientated west-east.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Haswell-Smith, Hamish. (2004) The Scottish Islands. Edinburgh. Canongate.
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Coordinates: 58°51′N 3°04′W / 58.85, -3.067