SHIPWRECK FOUND BY BOY TURNS OUT TO BE REVOLUTIONARY WAR FRIGATE
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✍️ A 250-year-old shipwreck discovered on a remote Scottish beach is believed to be the Earl of Chatham, an 18th-century warship that saw action in the American War of Independence and later hunted whales in the Arctic.
👉 The shipwreck was discovered on a remote Scottish beach after a storm swept away sand covering it. 👉 Researchers used a mix of high-tech science and community research to identify the ship. 👉 The ship is believed to be the Earl of Chatham, an 18th-century warship that saw action in the American War of Independence. 👉 The ship later became a whaling ship in the Arctic, hunting whales for their oil. 👉 The discovery is a significant find for the local community, who are proud of their maritime heritage.
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