A schoolboy's chance encounter with wooden ribs protruding from a remote beach on Sanday, Orkney Islands, led to the identification of a 250-year-old shipwreck.
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 whaler. The ship, which played a role in the siege of Quebec, had remained hidden beneath the sands for centuries. The discovery highlights the value of community involvement in uncovering historical mysteries.
The find provides new insights into 18th-century naval history and the maritime heritage of the Orkney Islands.
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