A schoolboy's chance discovery of wooden ship ribs on a remote Scottish beach led archaeologists to identify a 250-year-old shipwreck on Sanday, one of the Orkney Islands.
Scientific analysis and historical research revealed 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 Revolutionary War era and the siege of Quebec, was uncovered after a storm swept away the sand covering it. The find highlights the value of community involvement and modern science in uncovering maritime history.
The identification provides new insights into 18th-century naval operations and local heritage.
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