The biggest concentration of debris Warships The British coast has been closed that new legal protection has been given to preserve the remains of many First world war Vessals, it has been announced.
The months of the end of the war in June 1919, the German High Seas fleet was tampered with by its own crew during being organized by the Royal Navy. Overall, 52 of the 74 warships were drowned.
Several ships were later recovered and scraped, but in the flow of Scapa, there are still more than 90 other debris in the seven fleet on the seabed, including fishing boats, 18th-century sailing ships and other military ships.
Area is Now popular with divers Which are capable of detecting many debris, and have previously overcome artifacts including navigational devices, ship bells and musical instruments.
New Historical Marine Protected Region (MPA) declared by designation, Scottish government On Monday, this means that there will now be a crime to remove anything from the debris.
Another historical MPA was also announced for the debris of the Queen of Sweden, a 147 -meter -long Swedish East India Company ship, sinking during a storm in 1745 from the coast of Shetland.
The Cabinet Secretary of Scotland for Climate Action and Energy, Gilian Martin, who declared new security, said: “These two new historical maritime protected areas – in SCAPA flow, and the Queen of Sweden debris in Shetland – are important couples for our network of historical mpas, which protect the most important rubbage of Scotland Cais.
“The designation of these sites recognizes their national value and will help ensure that the generations to be inspired, learning and motivated by the underwater legacy of Scotland. I am grateful to the support of local authorities, heritage bodies and marine industries in bringing these designations forward.”
The historical atmosphere, Director of Heritage in Scotland, Elizabeth McCron said: “We are happy that the Queen of Scapa Flow and the Queen of Sweden has been designated as historical maritime protected areas.
“These sites are important parts of Scotland’s marine history, and this belief will ensure that they can be preserved and enjoy responsibly for generations to come.”
The SCAPA flow served as the main naval base for the British home fleet during both world wars. The natural geography of the Gulf includes a large and protective landlock port, which has deep entrances required for large ships.
Heather Woodbridge, leader of the Orchney Islands Council, said: “The ships with debris, including the German high -cees fleet, are an important heritage property and attract visitors from all over the world, who contribute to the economy of orkni. Sadly, the situation of debris is deteriorating, and these important residues will not last forever.
“It is important to officially identify and protect these sites, so it is important to maximize their longevity. This historical MPA will ensure that these irreplaceable assets are protected from human damage or disturbances in the future, while still allowed for access, research and education where suitable.”
