A schoolboy jogging on a remote Scottish beach stumbled upon the remains of a wooden ship, sparking a scientific and historical investigation.
Experts have now identified the wreck as the Earl of Chatham, a Royal Navy frigate from the 18th century that later served as a whaling vessel. The ship, which played a role in the Revolutionary War and the siege of Quebec, was uncovered on the island of Sanday in Orkney. The identification combined archaeological analysis with local community research, shedding new light on Britain's maritime history.
The find highlights the enduring mysteries hidden along Scotland's rugged coastline.
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