A schoolboy's chance discovery of wooden ship ribs on a remote Orkney beach led to the identification of a 250-year-old shipwreck, now confirmed as the former Royal Navy frigate Earl of Chatham (previously HMS Hind). The ship, which played a role in the Revolutionary War and later served as a whaler, was uncovered after a storm swept away sand on Sanday Island.
Archaeologists and local volunteers used scientific analysis and historical research to solve the mystery. The find highlights the importance of community involvement in heritage conservation and sheds new light on Britain's maritime history.
The wreck is now being studied further to understand its historical significance.
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