A schoolboy's chance discovery of wooden ship ribs on a remote Orkney beach led archaeologists to identify a 250-year-old shipwreck 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. Scientific analysis and community-led research were crucial in solving the mystery of the ship's identity. The find highlights the rich maritime history of the Orkney Islands and the value of local involvement in archaeological discoveries.
The wreck's identification sheds light on both British naval history and the region's connection to Arctic whaling.
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