Calf of Flotta
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.
- Islet
- …lies at an elevation of 43 feet (13 metres)
- Description: small island in Scapa Flow, Orkney, United Kingdom
Places of Interest
Highlights include Nevi Skerry and Flotta oil terminal.
Nevi Skerry
Nevi Skerry is a skerry situated in Scapa Flow in the Orkney Islands.
Flotta oil terminal
The Flotta oil terminal is a major crude oil… Flotta oil terminal is situated 2 miles southwest of Calf of Flotta.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Whome and Hoxa.
Hoxa Head
Locality
Hoxa Head is a locality, which is situated 3 miles southeast of Calf of Flotta.
Calf of Flotta
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Latitude
58.85347° or 58° 51′ 13″ north
Longitude
-3.07329° or 3° 4′ 24″ west
Open location code
9CCRVW3G+9M
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
natural=coastline
OpenStreetMap feature
place=islet
Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swedish—“Calf of Flotta” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Calf of Flotta”
- Dutch: “Calf of Flotta”
- French: “Calf of Flotta”
- Fulah: “Calf of Flotta”
- Italian: “Calf of Flotta”
- Japanese: “カフ・オブ・フロッタ島”
- Norwegian Nynorsk: “Calf of Flotta”
- Scottish Gaelic: “Calf of Flotta”
- Spanish: “Calf of Flotta”
- Swedish: “Calf of Flotta”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Red Face and Golta.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include YMCA, Flotta (WW1 ruins) and Old pier (post-medieval).
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