Original: In 1976 , after Iceland threatened to close a major NATO base in retaliation , a compromise between the two states was agreed that eventually allowed a maximum of 24 British trawlers access to the disputed 200 nautical mile ( 370 km ) limit .
Simplified: In 1976 , a compromise between the two states allowed a maximum of 24 British trawlers access to the disputed 200 nautical mile ( 370 km ) limit .