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 vessel, which played a role in the American 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 centuries-old mystery. The find highlights the importance of community involvement and modern science in uncovering maritime history.
The shipwreck is now recognized as a significant piece of British naval heritage.
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