A schoolboy's chance discovery of wooden ship ribs on a remote Orkney beach led to the identification of a 250-year-old shipwreck as the Earl of Chatham.
Archaeologists and local volunteers used scientific analysis and historical research to confirm the vessel's identity. The ship, originally a Royal Navy frigate involved in the siege of Quebec during the Revolutionary War, was later repurposed as a whaling vessel. The find highlights the importance of community involvement in uncovering and preserving maritime history.
The wreck's story connects Scotland's local heritage to significant global events of the 18th century.
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