SMS Karlsruhe
SMS Karlsruhe is a historic site in Orkney Islands, Scotland. SMS Karlsruhe is situated near the island Cava, as well as near the islet Holm of Houton.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: SMS Markgraf and SMS Kronprinz.
SMS Markgraf
SMS Kronprinz
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Houton and Orphir.
Houton
Village
Houton is a settlement 5 miles southeast of Stromness on the island of Mainland, Orkney, Scotland. Houton is situated 2 miles north of SMS Karlsruhe.
Orphir
Village
Orphir is a parish and settlement on Mainland, Orkney, Scotland. Orphir is situated 3½ miles northeast of SMS Karlsruhe.
Lyness
Village
Lyness is a village on the east coast of the island of Hoy, Orkney, Scotland. Lyness is situated 4 miles south of SMS Karlsruhe.
SMS Karlsruhe
- Type: Scuba diving
- Categories: historic site, disaster remains, and sports location
- Location: Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
58.88972° or 58° 53′ 23″ north
Longitude
-3.18833° or 3° 11′ 18″ west
Open location code
9CCRVRQ6+VM
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=wreck
OpenStreetMap feature
sport=scuba_diving
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Satellite Map
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: SMS Karlsruhe and SMS Dresden.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: Orkney Lodge and Ferry Terminal.
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Worth a closer look: Kirkwall and Stromness.
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