A schoolboy's chance discovery on a remote beach in Sanday, Orkney, led to the identification of a 250-year-old shipwreck as the Earl of Chatham, a former Royal Navy frigate.
Archaeologists and local volunteers used scientific analysis and historical research to confirm the ship's identity. The vessel had a storied past, serving in the Seven Years' War, participating in the siege of Quebec, and later being repurposed as a whaling ship. The wreck was exposed after a storm in early 2024 stripped away the sands covering it.
This find highlights the value of community involvement and scientific collaboration in uncovering maritime history.
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