In 1965, they tried to seal what was thought to be a storm drain in Smith's Cove and dug a shaft down to 27 feet (8.2m). Unless its to argue with the religious idiots. The Blair letter mentioned above states that MacDonald took down the partition in order to examine the stone, not to remove it. One of the coins found had the year 1771 clearly printed on its surface, seemingly confirming the centuries old age of the currency. The next mention of the stone is in an 1893 Oak Island Treasure Company prospectus. but if we use that number, that 22 million dollars in compensation just for rick and marty. The woman then fled from London to Nova Scotia. [3][8][9], In about 1802, a group known as the Onslow Company allegedly sailed from central Nova Scotia to Oak Island to recover what they believed to be hidden treasure. Could this be a coin used by the Knights Templar for banking purposes? After the team takes the chunk of metal to an archeology lab to be studied by Dr. Ian Spooner and Laird Niven, the metal is revealed to be composed of many elements. Fell is not considered to be credible by most mainstream academics. Want to discuss? John Godwin wrote that given the apparent size and complexity of the pit, it was probably dug by French Army engineers hiding the treasury of the Fortress of Louisbourg after British forces captured the fortress during the Seven Years' War.[69]. [31], In June 1996, Robert S. Young of Upper Tantallon, Nova Scotia, purchased 4 acres (1.6ha) of the island known as Lot Five from Fred Nolan. Back in the 17th century, coins like the maravedi used to be cut to provide change, leading to the phrase "Pieces of eight" popularized by the Robert Louis Stevenson pirate novel classic "Treasure Island." The Curse of Oak Island Season 10: Renewed or Canceled? - The Cinemaholic When they were old enough to start their search, an epic journey had begun, and oh, was it worth it. Samuel Ball owned 36 acres of Oak Island and was said to be one of its wealthiest residents. This is also the reason they became eligible in 2017, to receive an incentive of over $1 million from the Nova Scotia Business Inc. The second episode of the ninth season of 'The Curse of Oak Island' covered a regular day in the heart of the island as the Laginas started to dig near the swamp and later moved on to some rigorous metal detection. [1] Although these items can be considered treasure in their own right, no significant main treasure site has ever been found. This guy is behind the times. [6], At the invitation of Boston-area businessman David Mugar, a two-week survey was conducted by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in 1995 (the only known scientific study conducted on the site). Oak Island about Freemasons where the hell did you get pirates from? He well remembered seeing the stone as a boy. [56] William Vincent Astor, heir to the Astor family fortune after his father died on the Titanic, was a passive investor in digging for treasure on the island. [77], In his book, Oak Island Secrets,[76] Mark Finnan noted that many Masonic markings were found on Oak Island, and the shaft (or pit) and its mysterious contents seemed to replicate aspects of a Masonic initiation rite involving a hidden vault with a sacred treasure. And perhaps this could be where things were hidden for a time then recovered explaining why nothing is there nowHello? The stone he saw had no symbols on it. Now, the Richmond-based company will use the technology to hopefully uncover the mysteries of Oak Island as part of History Channels reality TV show The Curse of Oak Island. [24] Bowdoin later examined the "stone cipher" in Halifax and found it a basalt rock with no symbols. After initially finding a length of chain buried in the ground, Drayton and company expanded their search outward, eventually finding a small copper and bronze ring. The Curse Of Oak Island: 15 Things Most People Don't Know About The Show [56], Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd Jr. was also a passive investor in Oak Island exploration and treasure hunting, and monitored their status. You are a scammer! [70][71][72] All the signs pointed to this being a legitimate historical discovery, the first of many throughout the show. company. Lol same goes with Gold Rush. Could there have been something very valuable hidden there possibly. Fans of the series and those like me, growing up on legends about the disappearing treasure this is important news. All of these attempts were failures in the end, due to the tide which eventually broke through barriers that were put in place. Having found nothing of interest, the group gave up the search in 1867. Crooker. Yes, treasure has been found on Oak Island as well as many other unusual items. All that was one their mind was finding treasure and historic artifacts, and they "weren't looking for any sort of fame," as Marty said in a 2017 interviewwith Reality Blurred. The discovery that started it all. What young boy didnt want to be sailing the ocean as a Pirate? ago I find those figures hard to believe except for maybe Rick and Marty. Rick and Marty Lagina have led the charge for nine seasons now on their. Activities regarding the Onslow and Truro Companies were also included that mention the mysterious stone and the Truro owned auger hitting wooden platforms along with the "metal in pieces". With the assistance of two men identified only as John Smith and Anthony Vaughn, he excavated the depression and discovered a layer of flagstones two feet (60cm) below. In "Dan's Breakthrough," Season 5, Episode 8 of "The Curse of Oak Island," the Lagina Brothers and Gary Drayton return to Lot 16 near where they had previously found the two English coins in the earlier Season 5 episode "Obstruction," and continue their search for hidden treasures. Treasure hunters have been intrigued by the legend of Oak Island for more than 200 years. Very little verified information is known about early treasure-related activities on Oak Island; thus, the following accounts are word of mouth stories going back to the late eighteenth century. 1965. Solving the mystery of Oak Island. Adding this floral-designed keyplate to previous discoveries like the skeleton key Tom Nolan showed the team earlier in Season 5, Episode 12 "A Key to the Mystery" and the treasure chest hinge found Season 4, Episode 15 "Blood is Thicker" indicates that the likelihood of the Oak Island team finally finding a buried treasure trove seems to be increasing. [18] The Oak Island Association also did some work at Smith's Cove by drilling a few shafts in an attempt to shut off and seal the alleged flood tunnels. Oak Island Treasure Found May 18, 2021 - YouTube. I think that way back when the depression under the oak tree was found, whatever treasure there may have been was ALREADY GONE. [24] Although multiple borings were taken in and around the pit, none of the cores revealed anything of interest.[24]. [3] Byrd advised Franklin D. Roosevelt about the island;[57] the men forged a relationship, forming the United States Antarctic Service (USAS, a federal-government program) with Byrd nominally in command.[58]. When a plan to shut off the alleged flood tunnels from Smith's Cove didn't work, the company decided to shift focus to the original main shaft. [12] When efforts failed to shut off the flood system, one final shaft was dug 118 feet (36m) deep with the branched-off tunnel going under the original shaft. My thoughts are that yes there was obviously human activity there many hundreds of years ago. "Finding Buried Treasure: It's an Expensive Business". You guys still think there is treasure on Oak Island? In a January 27 letter to Hunter-Duvar, Cooke claimed that Smith built the stone into his chimney in 1824 and said that he was shown the stone by Smith in the chimney around 1850, when "there were some crudely cut letters, figures or characters upon it. And the treasure hunters have taken the oath of finding it. According to one of the prevailing stories, in 1795, three boys paddled out to the island from the mainland after seeing mysterious lights. First they find a part of a small horseshoe, perhaps made for a mule or a pony. pic.twitter.com/5rJ0fgmSuE, WATCH THE CURSE OF OAK ISLAND ON HISTORY CHANNEL TUESDAYS AT 9/8C, AND GET FREAKY WITH US ON INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK, TWITTER AND TIKTOK, The Curse of Oak Island: Rare Mystery Metal Unearthed (Season 10). It was then decided to drill five bore holes using a pod-auger into the original shaft. In "The Eight-Pointed Star," the third episode of the second season of "The Curse of Oak Island," treasure hunter Gary Drayton made another double discovery while metal detecting along the shoreline of Oak Island. The Mystery of Oak Island, a popular show on the History Channel, highlights a two-hundred-year-old tale of buried treasure on Oak Island in Nova Scotia. Yes, treasure has been found on Oak Island as well as many other unusual items. LMFAO! It's also the home of watch parties and memes for the television show, the "Curse of Oak Island" on the History Channel. In July 2010, Blankenship and the other stakeholders in Oak Island Tours announced on their website that the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources and Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage had granted them a treasure-trove license which allowed them to resume activities until December 31, 2010. But what exactly are these interesting finds, and what historical secrets could they reveal? Youre too late. "Things take more time," he added. They sure acted like it was "treasure". However, we do know producer and resident engineer Craig Tester is ready to part with his own piece of treasure. This would be a quite an exciting find, if true. Certain that they were on the right path, they continued their efforts and uncovered a coin that could be hundreds of years old. Old coins have also been found on the land. They spent many years and spent millions of dollars to provide new historical data. During the 1990s, further exploration stalled because of legal battles between the Triton partners and a lack of financing. Season 8 , the "paved road" and the logs at the side.. looks like viking house activity. Lou tried to explain who built and excavated the impressive engineering plant of Oak Island and especially when and where. ", Drayton dates the solid lead cross to somewhere between the 1200s and the 1600s. well, the late 1700s. Map What's Been Found on Oak Island - The HISTORY Channel But there are plenty of people living who have seen the stone. Unless you think the whole thing is BS then yes. Season 8 of the reality series has already hinted that there could be gold treasures in Oak Island. November 12, 2021. The Nova Scotia island is made up from 32 four-acre lots. On January 2, 1864, Historical Society of Nova Scotia secretary John Hunter-Duvar contacted treasure hunter George Cooke. Explorers have made claims about an elaborate drainage system extending from the ocean beaches to the pit. With each new episode of "Oak Island," there always seems to be some sort of incredible and historic find that the show teases or hints at discovering before eventually leaving fans out to dry. According to Cooke, when he made inquiries in 1864, he discovered that the chimney had been enclosed in wood and surrounded by a staircase; the stone was no longer visible. That horse is dead. All The Treasure Uncovered On The Curse Of Oak Island All The Treasure Uncovered On The Curse Of Oak Island By Helen Armitage Published Jul 17, 2022 Reality series The Curse Of Oak Island attempts to unearth the mysterious isle's secrets. Fake News. [citation needed] Although the Oak Island Tourism Society had hoped that the government of Canada would purchase the island, a group of American drillers did so instead. [6] The three men reportedly abandoned the excavation at 30 feet (9.1m) due to "superstitious dread". Hedden made six trips to Oak Island and collected books and articles about the island. Atlantic Advocate. Many believe that pirate treasure is hidden on the island, perhaps that of Captain Kidd himself, or that the Knights Templar were on some sort of secret mission that brought them to the island. And oak island has nothing but the 365.00 worth of crap that found. Researchers and cryptographers such as Petter Amundsen and Daniel Ronnstam claim to have found codes hidden in Shakespeare, rock formations on the island, and clues hidden in other 16th- and 17th-century art and historical documents. No original documents relating to the Onslow Company have ever been found. I suspect that way back when the kids spotted the lanterns from the men digging over there, which seems to be how the whole legend started, those men were already on a wild goose chase and found nothing. And that can of coke could have been made by Templars? [40] An undated post-1893 letter by William Blair read, "Jefferson W. McDonald, who first mentioned Oak Island to me in 1893, worked under George Mitchell. Various items have surfaced over the years that were found on the island, some of which have since been carbon-dated and found to be hundreds of years old. A few episodes back, the treasure hunters found similarities between their discoveries and Zena Halpern's templar map. The Curse of Oak Island Season 9 Episode 6 will premiere on Tuesday, December 7 at 9/8c. According to Joe Nickell, there is no treasure; the pit is a natural phenomenon, probably a sinkhole connected to limestone passages or caverns. ", According to the Laginas, History and their team never planned on doing so many seasons of "The Curse of Oak Island." We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. I wish that the video was in any way reflective of it. He went to England to consult Harold T. Wilkins, author of Captain Kidd and His Skeleton Island, about a link he found between Oak Island and a map in Wilkins' book. , Spoiler alert, the Rick and MortyVagina brothers dont find anything, hope nobody wasted 6 years of your life watching this, not even real explorers just paid actors.