Ferguson73uk Posted 30 October , 2004 Share Posted 30 October , 2004 Does anyone have any information, data or photos of the coastal batteries at Hoy and Hoxa, Scapa Flow? My Great Uncle was stationed at HMS 'Cyclops' shore establishment in 1916, which was in fact these two batteries. Any information gratfeully received. Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted 30 October , 2004 Share Posted 30 October , 2004 Hoxa is on South Ronaldsay on Hoxa Head west of the village of St Margaret Hope. Hoy is the large island making up the western Atlantic side of Scapa Flow so Hoy battery could have been anywhere on it. The main ones would have been opposite Stromness across Hoy Sound or near Longhope at the south entrance. Aye Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigantian Posted 30 October , 2004 Share Posted 30 October , 2004 Jonathan There is a book on the subject: Orkney Coast Batteries 1914 – 1956 by Jeff Dorman. I was in Orkney a few weeks ago and saw it on sale in at least one shop. It might be worth trying Orkney Tourist Information – they may well have a copy to send by post or be able to provide details of a current stockist. Regards Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferguson73uk Posted 3 November , 2004 Author Share Posted 3 November , 2004 Thanks, both. I've now ordered a copy of the book you metioned. Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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