A schoolboy’s chance encounter with wooden ribs protruding from 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 ship, which played a role in the siege of Quebec and later served as a whaler, was uncovered after a storm swept away the sand covering it on Sanday Island. Archaeologists and local volunteers combined scientific analysis with historical research to solve the mystery of the wreck. The discovery highlights the importance of community involvement in uncovering and preserving maritime history.
The find offers new insights into 18th-century naval and whaling activities in the region.
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