A schoolboy's chance encounter with the remains of a wooden ship on a remote Orkney beach has 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 during the Revolutionary War and later served as a whaler, was uncovered after a storm swept away sand on Sanday Island. Scientific analysis and community-led research were key in solving the mystery of the wreck's identity. The find highlights the rich maritime history of the Orkney Islands and the value of local involvement in archaeological discoveries.
The shipwreck offers new insights into 18th-century naval and whaling activities in the region.
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