Scapa Flow, a sheltered
body of water in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, boasts a rich history
intertwined with travel, trade, and conflict.
Viking longships found safe harbor here over a thousand years ago, and King Haakon IV
of Norway anchored his fleet in Scapa Flow in 1263. During both World Wars, Scapa Flow served
as the cornerstone of the United Kingdom's naval defense. The scuttling of the German fleet after World War I transformed Scapa Flow into a
world-renowned destination for scuba diving enthusiasts.