Yes, in 1943
HMS Erebus
The population of Orkney is 19,590.
Kirkwall is the capital of Orkney, an archipelago off the northeastern coast of Scotland. It is the largest town in Orkney and serves as the administrative center for the islands.
Flag of Orkney was created in 2007.
Orkney Ferries was created in 1960.
The Orkney Islands were returned to Scotland in 1472.
HMS Duke of York HMS King George V HMS Ruler HMS Speaker HMS Newfoundland HMS Whelp HMS Wizard HMS Wager HMS Terpsichore HMS Tenacious HMS Teazer HMS Quality HMS Derg HMS Crane HMS Whimbrel
The last battleship to serve with the Royal Navy was HMS Vanguard. She was armed with 8 x 15" guns taken from the battlecruisers Glorious and Courageous when those 2 ships were converted to aircraft carriers.
No, you're definitely not an "Orc"! If you're from Orkney you are an Orcadian.
Orkney Antiquarian Society was created in 1922.
Orkney Antiquarian Society ended in 1941.