The Curse Of Oak Island Season 12 Episode 6: Solid Gold or Shipwreck Relic?

A cut potentially Spanish treasure
coin between the 15th and 18th centuries
when European nations such as Spain
England and France were colonizing and
establishing trade routes throughout the
Americas. Hey, treasure hunters, welcome back
to the most mind-boggling episode of The Curse of Oak Island yet,
and trust me, you’re going to want to
stick around for this one. Imagine this:
After centuries of searching, six people
losing their lives, and a legend that
says one more must perish before the
treasure can be claimed, the Lagina brothers
are closer than ever to the truth. This
week, they’ve uncovered something that
could be solid gold or a long-lost
shipwreck relic. What’s buried in the
mysterious depths of Oak Island and
could it be the fabled money pit’s
ultimate secret? Let’s dive in.

All right, so picture this: a quiet, foggy morning on
Oak Island. The air is thick with
anticipation. Rick and Marty Lagina, along
with their team of engineers, metal
detection experts, and archaeologists, are
once again drilling into the heart of
one of the island’s most mysterious areas:
the Golden Egg. If you’ve been
following along, you know that this
Golden Egg is more than just a cool name.
This specific area is where scientists
found traces of gold, silver, and other
precious metals in the water. But that’s
not all. Dr. Ian Spooner, one of the team’s
geoscientists, got his hands on some
fresh groundwater samples and, folks, it
wasn’t just any old water. This water is
loaded with signs of precious metals. But
here’s where it gets even crazier: Dr. Yen
Frankie, an expert in ground-penetrating
radar (GPR), used a special radar device to
scan the underground layers of the
Golden Egg, and guess what he discovered?
A mysterious void 127 feet below the
surface. Yes, you heard that right—
a literal empty space deep underground.
Treasure chamber, anyone?

Rick, Marty, and the team now believe they may have found
a fabled offset chamber—a secret side
room where treasure was hidden to keep
it away from anyone foolish enough to
think they could rob the money pit.
Sound too good to be true? Stay with me; it gets
even better. With the drill spinning and the drill bit spinning,
the team began drilling a brand-new borehole,
H-5-5, strategically placed to pierce through the void.
There’s excitement in the air as each core
sample is pulled from the depths.
Everyone’s on edge, and then it happens:
Terry checks the core sample and sees
it—a clear change in material with
fragments of rock layers that don’t match
the natural geology. Could it be the
remnants of an old structure? Could it be
a tunnel? Could it be the fabled chamber
at 127 feet? Rick looks over and says,
“This could be it! This could be the moment
we’ve been waiting for.”

But let me tell you, Oak Island never
makes it that easy. The first few core
samples don’t reveal much. The ground
seems normal—rock, sand, and clay. But then, bam!
They hit something. The drill shakes
and the crew’s energy shifts instantly.
Is it rock? Is it metal? Nobody knows for
sure, but one thing is certain: they’ve
hit something that isn’t ordinary soil.
The air goes silent as Terry pulls out a
chunk of the core. “Look at that!” he says,
holding it up. “It’s not just wood; it’s
old wood!” Could this be part of a flood
tunnel system? If so, this is huge. The
flood tunnels were specifically designed
to booby trap the money pit. Break those
tunnels, and you might just have a clear
shot at the treasure vault.

Now, let me take you to another part of Oak Island:
Smith’s Cove. This isn’t just any
shoreline; it’s a known hotspot for
ancient artifacts. In past seasons, the
team found ship spikes, old iron tools,
and even a 14th-century lead cross that
could be tied to the Knights Templar.
Yeah, we’re talking Crusade-era relics on
a little island off Nova Scotia. So, as you
can imagine, hopes were high as Gary
Drayton, the metal detector wizard,
started swinging his detector along the
rocky shore. Suddenly, beep, beep, beep! He
gets a hit—a big one. Not just a small
blip, but a signal that says, “Hey,
something massive is down here.” Gary
calls Alex Lagina over to help him dig.
They grab their shovels and go to work.
But there’s a problem: the hole keeps
filling in with water and sand. Every
scoop they remove is replaced by more.
It’s like the island itself is trying to
stop them. They call for backup. The team
arrives, and together, they lift a large,
heavily encrusted iron object from
beneath the rocks. And this thing is no
ordinary find. It’s massive, thick, and
crusted over, like something that’s been
underwater for hundreds of years. Gary
calls it a concretion—a cluster of metal
objects that fuse together over time
due to corrosion. Inside the crusty shell,
there could be anything from coins to
weapons to ship parts. This is a major
discovery. Gary even says it could be
part of a shipwreck. Could it be the
wreck of a Templar vessel? Could it have
been deliberately buried? The questions
are endless.

Now, let’s get back to that borehole.
Remember the void at 127 feet? This is where things
get emotional. Everyone is on high alert as the next
core sample is brought up. Terry scans it.
Rick looks it over, and they all fall
silent. There’s nothing. No void, no
chamber, no treasure vault. The ground
at 127 feet is just dirt. Disappointment hits hard.
Rick admits that it’s frustrating, but he doesn’t
give up hope. “The treasure is here,”
he says with quiet conviction. But is it
really over? No way. Remember that iron
object from Smith’s Cove? That’s going
straight to the lab. They’ll scan it,
clean it, and analyze every inch. If it
contains coins, relics, or Templar
artifacts, the game changes completely.

So, what do you think? Was that
strange iron object a part of a buried
shipwreck, or could it be linked to the
hidden treasure hordes of Oak Island?
What about the fabled chamber at 127 feet?
Was it just bad luck, or could it be a
sign that they’re getting closer than
ever before? The discovery of the iron
concretion at Smith’s Cove is more than
just a lucky find. It could be a
game-changing piece of evidence. Why?
Because if it’s part of a shipwreck, it
raises an entirely new set of questions:
What ship did it come from? How did it
get to Oak Island? And most importantly,
what was that ship carrying? Remember,
this isn’t just a random location. For
centuries, Oak Island has been rumored to
be a hiding spot for pirate loot, Templar
treasure, and even the lost jewels of
Marie Antoinette. If this iron object
turns out to be part of a vessel, it could
connect Oak Island to one of those
legendary tales. And if it’s not a
shipwreck or relic, then it’s something
even more deliberate—something that was
buried on purpose. If someone went to the
trouble of hiding this object, you have
to wonder, what else did they hide?

While the team had their hands full with the
iron discovery, another part of the crew
was dealing with an age-old adversary:
the flood tunnel system. If you know the
story of Oak Island, you know this tunnel
is the island’s ultimate defense system.
Anytime someone tries to drain or dig in
the money pit, seawater comes rushing
and flooding the dig site, halting all
progress. This week, the team was hoping
to intercept the tunnel, plug it up, and
finally take control of the situation.
And guess what? They found it—sort of.
While excavating, they pulled up pieces of
cobblestone and concrete that match
descriptions of the original tunnel system—
possibly even the legendary vertical shaft.
This shaft was rumored to act as a shut-off
valve for the tunnel, and if the team can
locate it, they’ll have a fighting chance
to stop the water once and for all.
Imagine being this close to finally breaking
this island’s most notorious booby trap.
If they pull it off, it could be a complete
game-changer for the entire search.

But let’s not forget: this isn’t just about
metal detectors and core samples. There’s a
human story here, too. For Rick Lagina, this
isn’t just another adventure—it’s personal.
He’s been chasing this mystery for decades,
driven by a passion that won’t let him walk away.
Every core sample that comes up empty,
every GPR void that turns out to be nothing,
and every failed attempt to drain the flood
tunnel is another emotional hit. You can
see it on his face. But that’s also what
makes the victories feel so monumental.
One small find can reignite the entire team.
That’s exactly what happened when Gary
Drayton pulled that iron object out of
Smith’s Cove. You could see the excitement
in Rick’s eyes as he held it in his hands.
This wasn’t just a random find; it was proof
that there are still secrets hidden on
Oak Island. And as long as there are
secrets, Rick will keep digging.

One of the most jaw-dropping theories in
this episode revolves around the idea of
an offset chamber. What’s that, you ask?
Well, it’s the idea that the original
creators of the money pit didn’t store
the treasure in the main shaft, but
instead built a secret, hidden chamber
off to the side. It’s a genius move, if
you think about it. Treasure hunters dig
straight down, expecting to hit the
jackpot, but the real treasure is tucked
away in a side room, safe and sound.
The GPR scan showing a mysterious void at
127 feet had the team convinced they had
finally found it. But when the core
samples didn’t show a chamber, it was a
crushing moment. Does this mean the
chamber doesn’t exist? Not at all.
Technology isn’t perfect, and sometimes
GPR readings can be misleading. But one
thing is certain: if a chamber like this
exists, it’s not empty. Whoever went to the
trouble of hiding a treasure this way
wanted it to stay hidden forever. And the
fact that the team is so close to finding it
is enough to keep them coming back for more.

If there’s one thing we’ve learned from
this episode, it’s this: Oak Island
doesn’t give up its secrets easily. Every
time the Lagina brothers get close, the
island fights back. Flooded shafts,
crumbling tunnels, confusing GPR scans—
it’s like the island itself is protecting
something. But here’s the twist: the closer
they get, the more intense the resistance becomes.
Could it be a coincidence, or is it the final
line of defense for one of the greatest
treasures in history? One thing is for
sure: the discovery of the iron
concretion, the hints of a potential
chamber, and the signs of a deliberate
flood system all point to one undeniable
fact: something is down there. It’s not a
question of if they’ll find it; it’s only
a matter of when. So, if you think this
week was wild, just wait. The next episode
could be the one where it all changes. If
you’re ready to see it unfold, make sure
you’re subscribed and stay tuned because
the hunt for the treasure of Oak Island
is far from over.