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 era, was uncovered thanks to a combination of scientific analysis and local community research. The wreck's identification sheds light on both naval and whaling history in the region. The find highlights the value of community involvement in archaeological discoveries.
Experts are now working to preserve the remains and further study the ship's storied past.
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