Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery

Cemetery · Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery

Quick Facts

Type: Cemetery
Country: United Kingdom
City / Locality: Hoy, Orkney
Site: Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery
Commemorated Person: Royal Navy and Commonwealth naval casualties
Rank: Royal Navy
Service Branch: Royal Navy
Date of Death: 1915–1946
Coordinates: 58.833840, -3.209970

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Historical Significance

CWGC cemetery begun in 1915 when Scapa Flow was the base of the Grand Fleet.