Scapa Flow Visitor Centre, Naval museum in Lyness, United Kingdom
Scapa Flow Visitor Centre is a naval museum in Lyness that focuses on ships, equipment, and military operations during the World Wars. The collection contains over 250 items housed in restored buildings of a former naval base.
The site operated as a key naval base during both World Wars, housing thousands of personnel and managing fuel distribution for the British fleet. The strategic location of the Orkney Islands made this base a central supply point for warships.
The centre displays photographs and personal items that document the lives of tens of thousands of military personnel stationed on the Orkney Islands during the World Wars. These objects tell stories of everyday moments and individual experiences from that era.
The museum is just a few minutes from Lyness ferry terminal and has a cafe offering local food and drinks. Opening hours vary by season, so check ahead before planning your visit.
The Pumphouse displays three original Lancashire boilers from 1937 and six steam-powered Worthington pumps used during the war to transfer fuel oil to naval vessels. These machines remain visible today and show the technical side of base operations.
Location: Orkney Islands
Location: Walls and Flotta
Inception: 1990
Website: https://orkneymuseums.co.uk/our-museums/scapa-flow-museum
GPS coordinates: 58.83375,-3.19700
Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:45
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