Various schemes have been under consideration for the removal of the sunken German ships, but at present they still remain as they sank on the memorable 21st June, 1919—a constant source of danger to ships passing through the narrow channels where they lie. It remains to be seen whether steps will eventually be taken to remove the more dangerous of these vessels, or whether they will remain as a permanent memorial of one of the most dramatic episodes of naval history.
Sunset over the Hills of Hoy.
(Mast of sunken German destroyer showing in foreground.)
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Transcriber's Notes
Some place names have been found with alternative spellings. These alternatives may be legitimate and have been left as found.
Smoogroo, Smoogro
Burra, Burray
and
Stennis, Stenness.
The cruiser Nurnberg should be Nürnberg. This spelling has been left as found.