A schoolboy's chance discovery of wooden ship timbers on a remote Orkney beach has led archaeologists to identify the wreck as the Earl of Chatham, a Royal Navy frigate from the 18th century.
The ship, which played a role in the siege of Quebec during the Revolutionary War and later served as a whaler in the Arctic, was uncovered through a combination of scientific analysis and community-led research. The find highlights the ship's long and varied history, from military service to commercial whaling. Local involvement and historical sleuthing were key to solving the mystery of the wreck, which had lain hidden for centuries.
The discovery offers new insights into Britain's maritime and naval heritage.
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