What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Ac6: Skerry Sound, Scapa Flow, Orkney as Barge (20th Century)-(1941), Crane Barge (20th Century)-(1941). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
The Ac6: Skerry Sound, Scapa Flow, Orkney was a crane barge used during World War II, lost in 1941 in the Skerry Sound area of Scapa Flow, a key naval base in Orkney. Its loss is significant as it reflects the wartime activity and infrastructure in the strategically important waters of Scapa Flow.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Glimps HolmBuilding (period Unassigned) · 384 yd
Lamb Holm, Kirk PointMarker Cairn(s) (period Unassigned) · 450 yd
Lamb HolmChapel (medieval) · 458 yd
Glimps Holm, Explosives StoreExplosives Store (second World War) · 812 yd
St Mary's BayBay · 957 yd
Churchill Barriers MemorialMemorial · 1116 yd
Weddell SoundBay · 1165 yd
Italian War Memorial, Lamb HolmHeritage place · 1281 yd
The Italian ChapelHeritage attraction · 1357 yd
Martis: East Weddell Sound, Scapa Flow, OrkneyCraft (20th Century)-(1940), Obstruction (period Unassigned)-(1940), Steamship (20th Century)-(1940) · 1507 yd
Sheeptracks and boulder beach, Glimps HolmBeach · 1532 yd