A schoolboy's chance discovery on a remote Orkney beach led archaeologists to identify a 250-year-old shipwreck as the Earl of Chatham, a former Royal Navy frigate later used for whaling.
The ship, which played a role in the siege of Quebec during the Revolutionary War, was uncovered thanks to a combination of scientific analysis and local community research. The wreck's timbers were found protruding from the sand, sparking a collaborative investigation involving experts and volunteers. This find sheds light on the vessel's storied past, from military service to Arctic whaling.
The identification highlights the value of community involvement and scientific methods in uncovering maritime history.
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