Forewick Holm
Island in western Shetland, Scotland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Forewick Holm is a 1-hectare (2.5-acre) island in the Sound of Papa, between Papa Stour and the Mainland of Shetland.[3] It lies adjacent to a skerry called Scarf's Head, and the two are connected at low tide.[5] Forewick Holm has gained notoriety through its association with Stuart "Captain Calamity" Hill, who claims that the island is a sovereign micronation named "Forvik". The Forvik project's stated purpose is to show Shetlanders what they could achieve if they asserted their legal rights and seceded from the United Kingdom.[6]
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View of the islet from Sandness with Papa Stour in the background | |
Location | |
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OS grid reference | HU 18677 59494 |
Coordinates | 60°19′09″N 1°39′49″W |
Physical geography | |
Island group | Shetland |
Area | 1 hectare (2.5 acres) |
Area rank | na [1] |
Highest elevation | 10 metres (33 ft) |
Administration | |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Country | Scotland |
Council area | Shetland |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 |
References | [2][3][4] |
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