Word: scapa
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...naval engagement began not far from Scapa Flow, traditional wartime port of the British navy. Whenever the Norwegians headed for land in their squat, diesel-powered skiff, crewmen from the Rainbow Warrior in inflatable boats powered by 50-h.p. outboards began darting across their path. Orcadian volunteers pitched tents on the breeding-ground islands, ready to frighten the seals into the water at the approach of the hunters...