A schoolboy's chance encounter with the exposed ribs of a wooden ship on a remote Orkney beach has 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 whaling vessel. The ship, which played a role in the siege of Quebec, was uncovered on the island of Sanday in early 2024. This remarkable find highlights the value of community involvement in uncovering and preserving maritime history.
The discovery provides new insights into 18th-century naval and whaling activities around the British Isles.
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