Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
HMS Opal Gun
HMS Opal Gun — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
HMS Opal Gun is a memorial located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
HMS Opal Gun is a memorial located in the Scottish Islands. It commemorates the Royal Navy's HMS Opal, a ship that served during World War II. The site serves as a remembrance of the naval history and sacrifices made during the conflict.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.8338, -3.1957
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3NT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/13078613989 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is HMS Opal Gun?
- HMS Opal Gun is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3NT).
- Is HMS Opal Gun free to visit?
- Yes, HMS Opal Gun is free to enter.
- How do I get to HMS Opal Gun?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3NT. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.