A schoolboy’s chance encounter with wooden ribs protruding from a remote Scottish beach led to the identification of a 250-year-old shipwreck on Sanday, one of the Orkney Islands.
Archaeologists and local volunteers used scientific analysis and historical research to confirm the wreck as the Earl of Chatham, a former Royal Navy frigate that later served as a whaling vessel. The ship, which played a role in the siege of Quebec during the 18th century, was uncovered in February 2024 and has since been carefully studied and preserved. This discovery highlights the value of community involvement and modern science in solving historical mysteries.
The find offers new insights into Britain’s maritime history and the fate of ships from the Revolutionary War era.
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