A schoolboy's chance discovery of wooden ship timbers on a remote beach in Orkney, Scotland, has led to the identification of a 250-year-old shipwreck.
Through a combination of scientific analysis and local historical research, experts determined the wreck is the Earl of Chatham, a former Royal Navy frigate that later served as a whaling vessel. The ship played a role in significant historical events, including the siege of Quebec during the Revolutionary War era. The find highlights the value of community involvement in uncovering and preserving maritime history.
The wreck's identification provides new insights into 18th-century naval and whaling activities around the British Isles.
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