A schoolboy's chance encounter with wooden ship ribs on a remote Orkney beach led to the identification of a 250-year-old shipwreck, now confirmed as the Earl of Chatham, a former Royal Navy frigate.
The vessel, which played a role in the siege of Quebec and later served as a whaler, was uncovered after a storm swept away sand on Sanday Island. Archaeologists and local volunteers combined scientific analysis with historical research to solve the mystery. The find highlights the ship's storied past, including its involvement in the Revolutionary War era.
This discovery underscores the value of community involvement and scientific collaboration in uncovering maritime history.
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