Removing Oil from the Royal Oak

[The_Blockade_Runner]

I found this interesting piece while doing research on Scapa Flow, I tought I like to share it with you all:



http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/PeopleInDefence/DloGetCovetedBluePeterBadge.htm

[Safe-Keeper]

There are quite a few issues such as these around the world - sunken ships and submarines from World War II considered hazardous due to the fact that they contain oil or dangerous chemicals. There have been a couple of diving operations in Norway, too, to deal with such threats.

[kylania]

Wow what a great article! Thanks.