A schoolboy's chance discovery of wooden ship ribs on a remote Scottish beach led to the identification of a 250-year-old shipwreck on Sanday, one of the Orkney Islands.
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 Revolutionary War era and the siege of Quebec, was uncovered after a storm swept away the sand covering it. This find highlights the importance of community involvement and modern science in uncovering maritime history.
The discovery has sparked renewed interest in the region's rich naval heritage.
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