In Scotland, Marine Protected Areas are designated areas of the sea aimed at protecting habitats, wildlife, geology, undersea landforms, historic shipwrecks, and demonstrating sustainable management o
The Loch Carron MPA is the site of the world's largest flame shell bed.
HMS Campania (1914)
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HMS Campania was a seaplane tender and aircraft carrier, converted from an elderly ocean liner by the Royal Navy early in the First World War. After her conversion was completed in mid-1915 the ship s
Marine Protected Areas in Scotland
…covered by other designations (i.e. excluding SACs, SPAs, and SSSIs etc.) as of August 2025. Historic MPAs Name Size (ha) Date Designation Advisory body HMS Campania 7.1 1 November 2013 HMPA4 HES HMS Dartmouth 0.8 1 November 2013 HMPA6 HES Drumbeg 7.1 18 March 2013 HMPA1 HES Duart Point 1.8 1 November 2013 HMPA7 HES…
Campania after her second refit
Campania after being modified into an aircraft carrier - note airplane at left
Campania sinking, 5 November 1918