A schoolboy's chance discovery of wooden ship ribs on a remote Orkney beach led archaeologists to identify a 250-year-old shipwreck as the Earl of Chatham, a former Royal Navy frigate.
The vessel, which later became a whaler, was involved in significant historical events, including the siege of Quebec during the Revolutionary War era. Scientific analysis and community-led research, including dendrochronology, were key to solving the mystery of the wreck found on Sanday Island. The find highlights the importance of local involvement in heritage conservation and sheds new light on Britain's maritime history.
The shipwreck's identification has sparked renewed interest in the region's rich nautical past.
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