Terrifying Discovery Changes Everything We’ve Known About Oak Island
Terrifying Discovery Changes Everything We've Known About Oak Island
Hi, how are you? Hi, dog. A couple of months ago, I got introduced to this lady in New York who’s been pursuing some Templar research for the last seven or eight years. The lady’s name is Zena Helper. Perhaps what we should do is introduce you to Zena herself. Maybe we can get her in on a conference call.
All you’re in The Curse of Oak Island: Treasure Unearthed as a menacing storm near S11. The crew, which includes Gary Drayton, Jack Begley, Jamie Cuber, and Fiona Steel, is in a race against time to investigate a vast foundation that is located beneath a circular stone edifice before a hurricane strikes.
Using a metal detector, Gary finds a button made of silver or Earth and war, which might have been an officer’s button from the middle of the 1600s to the early 1800s. Subsequently, he finds a military button with a design consisting of three cannons and three dots, which could have been made in the 17700 or earlier.
“It’s silver, I think it could be made… it’s either silver or putter. I mean, look at that! You can see the shine on it.”
It is possible that these findings will provide useful information regarding the individuals who worked on Lot 5, as well as the items that were dumped in there before its discovery. The team is confronted with the impending storm Lee, which compels them to temporarily suspend all search operations owing to concern regarding their own individual safety. The protection of their activities and infrastructure is their primary concern. Nonetheless, they are unable to stop water from accessing their premises.
Their primary concerns are the roads that are buried in swamps on the island and the possibility that the ocean could break through, which would result in damage to the shoreline. Even though they are facing difficulties, the team is nevertheless resolute in their commitment to carry on with their investigations and uncover fresh information on Oak Island.
During their meeting, the crew addresses the impending Hurricane Lee as well as the necessity of temporarily suspending all search efforts on Oak Island owing to concerns regarding safety. They have every intention of protecting their work and infrastructure to the greatest extent possible.
“Do you want me to dig it out or do you just want a pinpoint?”
“Yeah, I’ll try pinpointing it. That sounds really good.”
Yet there is not much that they can do to stop water from approaching their locations. The team’s primary concerns include the possibility that the ocean may breach, which would result in damage to the shoreline, as well as the roads on the island that are covered in swamps. In addition to reminding viewers that safety is of the utmost importance, they urge everyone to remain safe. The group is unwavering in their commitment to continue making progress and uncovering fresh discoveries on the island despite the difficulties they are encountering.
Already this year has proven to be very difficult, yet it has also been a year filled with remarkable new discoveries. Despite the fact that some people feel that strange forces are attempting to thwart their work, the crew continues to be unfazed.
It was at the Oak Island Swamp that the 16th episode of the 11th season of The Curse of Oak Island debuted. In an enthusiastic manner, Jack Begley remarks that today is an ideal day to be in the swamp. Alex Lagina observes that they are now located in a deep area of the swamp. Rick Lagina admits the difficulty of the situation and anticipates assistance in simplifying it.
In spite of the threatening weather, the Oak Island crew, which is commanded by Rick and Marty Lagina, continues their research in the marsh in an effort to determine whether or not the high layer of stumps is an artificial feature. Dr. Ian Spooner invites Billy Gart to communicate his views regarding the matter as they find ancient stumps. Dr. Spooner intends to conduct carbon-14 tests in order to ascertain the time period during which the swamp was first created.
It is the discovery of cut tree stumps by the crew that lends credence to Dr. Spooner’s theory. According to Ren, the findings, which include stone structures, a stone road, and a paved area, have led him to assume that there has been a generational shift. It has been suggested by Dr. Spooner that the thick covering of stumps may be the result of a conspiracy.
The significance of synchronizing the dates of stumps with the dates of man-made constructions is emphasized by him.
“What we’ve got to do is get dry weather to actually effectively sample this.”
In the face of an impending hurricane, they voice the concern about the potential difficulties that may arise. Dr. Spooner continues to have a positive outlook on the sampling process and is hoping for dry weather.
The hurricane is being prepared for by the marsh, and Scott Bowe is having a conversation with Roger Foron from Dumar Contractors about the findings. The team has reportedly found old timbers in The Money Pit region, which has motivated more excavation.
According to Scott Bowe, who was a former member of the Dumar Contractors, the Dumar team was able to successfully extend the structure that was built in the middle of the 18th century, revealing a wooden tunnel that led west to the “baby blob,” which was abundant in metals. The tunnel is going to be broken into so that they can explore it.
Rick Lagina highlights how important it is to comprehend the significance of the tunnel in relation to the mystery to be solved. Roger Foron provides people with access to the Garden Shaft so that they can explore.
The group has a meeting with Dr. Aaron Setowski, who discusses the results of isotope testing on samples that were retrieved from chambers that could have been created by humans. Isotopes of strontium and oxygen are the primary focus of the investigation, which helps to uncover fresh information that can be used to solve the enigma of Oak Island.
In his opinion, Marty Lagina finds it intriguing, the discoveries that Dr. Aaron Setowski has uncovered. Onward samples taken from The Money Pit indicate that it is highly probable that these samples originated from The Money Pit.
“It is remarkable and intriguing to the team that this revelation has been made.”
“Today we’re going to learn about new science and new data, and the doctor was kind enough to…”
There is a possible connection between the lead mines in France and Italy, which the team has researched, and the possibility of a Templar plot on Oak Island. As Doug Crowell points out, strongholds in France and Italy have been visited by the crew, and they have discovered symbols that are identical to those found on Oak Island.
In the year 2017, they made a fresh finding as well: a lead cross that can be traced back to a mine in France that dates back to the 14th century. The team is considering the possibility that the Templar order is connected to Oak Island. The question arises, Rick Lagina emphasizes the significance of this information in gaining an understanding of the riddle by expressing his desire to return to areas such as RF1 for additional exploration.
A reorganization of their search strategy would be necessary if there are many treasure deposits to consider. They are looking forward to further contact and exploration with great excitement. It appears that the squad has the goods.
The following morning, the group takes action to break through the potential treasure tunnel that is located in the Garden Shaft. There has been progress made in drilling down to 88 ft, according to Terry Ma. A second borehole is being drilled within RF1 with the intention of discovering additional clues and evidence of treasures between 205 ft and bedrock.
Marty Lagina joins them and discusses the drilling of the borehole. The objective is to investigate regions that were not drilled during the initial RF-1 drilling. When it comes to time and money limits, Marty underlines the importance of selecting the best possible aim.
During the course of the CAD drilling, the team is keeping an eye out for an impending hurricane and making preparations to complete as much work as possible before it arrives. While this is going on, Gary Drayton, a specialist in metal detection, is conducting an investigation into a large foundation.
He finds a lead token that matches the lead cross from the 14th century during his search for additional evidence related to The Money Pit. Gary examines pebbles and spoils with bated breath. The squad anticipates the outcome while metal detecting the spoils from a stone foundation on Lot 5.
Gary Drayton and Jack Begley come across a clue that could prove to be extremely valuable. They discover a complex button that could be silver and dates back to the middle of the 1600s to the early 1800s, which suggests that it could have been an officer’s button.
In response to Jack’s inquiry concerning the time period for flat buttons, Gary explains that they were utilized from the middle of the 1600s to the early 1800s. Gary also highlights the fact that the find is one of a kind.
Following that, the group travels to the laboratory where they uncover the secret behind the finding. Excited with the discovery, Gary and Jack continue their search and shortly unearth the military button that dates back to the 1700s or probably even earlier.
The button features three cannons and three dots, and it was originally used by the military. The group considers the significance of the information, taking into account the fact that it may not only indicate who worked on Lot 5 but it may also provide light on activity in The Money Pit prior to its discovery.
They make the decision to bring the artifacts back to the laboratory for additional examination.
In the morning of the following day, they discover the key to the discovery. Rick Lagina participates in a video conference with his brother Marty as well as with researchers Rudy Rudenbush and Emiliano Saksi. The carbon dating examination that Dr. Ian Spooner performed on the stumps of trees that were discovered in swamps is discussed. According to the findings of the investigation, there are two layers of stumps, which suggests that human activity was involved in the harvesting of trees.
The bottom level contains a sample that dates back to the 14th century, which offers significant insights into the history of the area that is characterized by the wetland. An extraordinary carbon-14 report is presented by Rick Lagina at the Oak Island Research Center. The report suggests that the tree stump that was cut down with an axe in the swamp may be more than 700 years old.
Marty Lagina admits the gravity of the situation, saying that if it is a stump that has been cut at all, then someone did it on purpose. In accordance with the results of Dr. Spooner, who discovered that the paved area dates back to the year 1200, they assume that the swamp was modified.
“There’s your other layer of stump there, and there’s a big stump in the concept of daisy chaining activities with gaps,” reported by RLE, who places an emphasis on the assumption that large intervals of activity are necessary.
He is referring to Professor Gasperini’s observation on Nolan’s Cross and making a connection between it and their trip to Italy. The previous year, Professor Gasperini is of the opinion that the megalithic creation was brought into being about the year 1280 in accordance with particular stars.
When Rick considers the likelihood that early humans engaged in activities in the marsh, he suggests conducting experiments. He also advises that Gasperini’s knowledge be expanded so that he can investigate two additional stone structures that are located on the island. These structures are the stone triangle and the stone cans.
Frederick Nolan took photographs of these features in the 1960s, and it is thought that they indicate the direction of the marsh. In order to investigate the possibility of the stone K and stone triangle aligning with the stars, Rick asks that Professor Gasperini be provided with the GPS coordinates for both of these structures.
Marty is in agreement with the concept, and the two of them intend to accumulate information for Gasperini’s analysis through the use of star alignments. The story investigates the possibility that Gasperini could ascertain the dates of the initial production of the Stone features the intention to supply GPS coordinates for the stone Kens and stone triangle is communicated to Professor Gasperini by Rick Leina, who also expresses gratitude to Professor Gasperini for his continuous involvement.
Afterwards, Terry Mat, Craig Tester, and Charles Bow are the ones who are in charge of monitoring the core drilling in Borle F75. There is a hole in The Money Pit area that is 8.25 feet deep and can be found there. They come upon pieces of wood at a distance of 178 ft, which may be connected to the European wood sample that was taken earlier.
After some time has passed, Terry Mat, Craig Tester, and Charles Bow are observing the core drilling that is taking place in Borle F75, 8.5 feet from The Money Pit region. As a result of coming across pieces of PVC pipe, the team has reason to believe that they have deviated into an earlier borehole, which raises issues regarding the target alteration. They are considering the potential of hitting an impenetrable object or a valuable container.
Despite the fact that they have experienced setbacks in order to locate the borehole, Terry Mat recommends consulting the map, and then he continues with the inquiry. Towards the end of the day, Alex Lina makes her way to The Money Pit region in order to provide an update on the process of extending the garden hole into the prospective Treasure Tunnel. Roger Foron provides him with an update on the work that has been made, mentioning the recent addition of a new borehole in The Money Pit area as well as safety measures for Alex.
The procedure is like constructing a ship inside of a bottle. The Duma team builds a shoe-like structure out of steel and wood in order to protect the enigmatic tunnel and ensure the extension of the garden shaft is secure. They plan to resume digging for a few days after they have finished preparing for it. Alex Lin believes that the open tunnel could perhaps lead to the riches, and he expresses his hope. Roger Foron makes a comment about the genuineness of the timber, and the group is looking forward to the chance to observe underground structures for the very first time.
The following day, Rick Laina gives the order for an emergency meeting to be held in the war room because Hurricane Lee is quickly approaching. The storm, which is expected to create wind rates of more than 150 mm/s, poses a serious risk to Nova Scotia. There are worries regarding the possibility of damage being done to Oak Island, including its historic structures and ongoing operations. Because of the influence that Hurricane Dorian had on the team four years ago, they are considering whether or not it would be necessary to prevent any and all activities from taking place.
Rick reluctantly admits that the hurricane might be the most perilous stay on the island, and he suggests that the search activities be put on hold for the time being in light of the fact that Hurricane Lee is getting closer to Oak Island. Rick Laina stresses the significance of everyone’s welfare, protecting the work that has already been done. Each member of the team is responsible for certain tasks. In spite of the possibility of water infiltration, Leer will take measures to safeguard the SES and tools. Professor Gasperini will shield the sights with tops, and Roger Foron intends to handle the rainfall that accumulates in the shaft.
Concerns are raised by the group over the impact of rain on the island, the water that is being pumped off, and the possibility of road washouts. Protective measures consist of propping up roads that are located in swamps, preventing ocean breaches, and keeping an eye out for damage to highways. There is a warning concerning road undercutting from Craig Tester. During the storm, the team strongly recommends that everyone remain inside, placing an emphasis on safety above everything else. In spite of the difficulties and failures, they have expressed their desire to continue going forward and to confront any more hurdles that may arise.
The challenging year has presented them with a number of hurdles. We used to take a measurement not too long ago—we had just over 92 ft—as well as surprising discoveries, which have strengthened their determination to determine the mysteries that lie within the island.
In a previous episode, the team also starts at the Oak Island Swamp, where an odd discovery has been made. Before the show begins, it has been discovered that there is a stone walkway that leads to a giant rock that is similar to the boulders that are located in Nolan’s Cross, which is a collection of conical stones discovered by the late Fred Nolan. The group is taken aback by the notion that this structure was constructed by humans and that it might hold the key to solving a riddle that has been around for 229 years.
A geoscientist by the name of Dr. Ian Spooner is engaged to investigate the origin of the feature, as well as its initial purpose. The group is of the opinion that gaining knowledge of the secrets surrounding the swamp is necessary in order to solve the overall conundrum.
Okay, thank you. Alright, go there in the meantime. Scott Barlo and Charles Barkhouse are in charge of overseeing activities to deepen the garden shaft in The Money Pit area. They did this in the hopes of discovering lucrative artifacts. The installation of the last set in the garden shaft will be finished by representatives from Duma’s Contracting in the days that are to come.
The installation of the last set in the garden shaft will be finished by representatives from Duma’s Contracting in the days that are to come. They intend to break through a tunnel that is 7 ft high and could be as old as 400 years. This tunnel leads to a location known as the baby blob. The results of water samples taken from B holes indicate that there is a significant cache of silver, gold, and other metals buried between 80 and 120 ft below the surface.
As the crew investigates the presence of unusual metals in the water close to the garden shaft, they are taking into consideration the potential that this tunnel is not a Searcher tunnel. During their investigation, the mysteries within the tunnel are being explored, and they are hopeful for more discoveries.
Later in the afternoon, Scott Bow and Doug Crowell travel to Halifax, Nova Scotia, in order to meet with Joe Landry, an expert on leather at Dorson Print Shop. They exhibit a fragment of a shoe that was discovered in the swamp and may have been an old shoe. The shoe is examined by Joe Landry, who concludes that it is made of hand-stitched leather that has been vegetable-tanned and most likely dates back to the 1600s or early 1700s. Considering the craftsmanship, it appears to be a high-quality boot that was worn by an officer, possibly of European descent.
The analysis conducted by Joe Landry indicates that the discovery of The Money Pit occurred prior to that time period, which raises the possibility of French, Portuguese, British, or even Spanish influence. There is a high trace of evidence of precious metals in the mud flats, and the team believes that this is an important piece of evidence that could help identify the people who created the stone road walkway and boulder feature in the swamp. Additionally, this evidence could shed light on the high trace of metals in the area.
The analysis conducted by Joe Landry indicates that the discovery of The Money Pit occurred prior to that time period, which raises the possibility of French, Portuguese, British, or even Spanish influence. This is an area that the team considers to be a pre-money pit.
Rick and Marty Laina get ready to assist Dumar Contracting in reaching a potential treasure tunnel that is located below the garden shaft. This is happening while Doug and Scott are making their way back to Oak Island. It is their intention to dig up additional clay before they finish constructing the last wooden set for the extension. The brothers are particularly enthusiastic about the possibility of discovering an original tunnel because they are eager to participate in the process.
As they make their way down into their garden shaft, they intend to use a pneumatic jackhammer in order to break up the tough clay. The fact that the tunnel is both a place where treasure is found and a place where treasure is found is the factor that contributes to the dehumanizing effect of the tunnel. Because of the challenging work, they feel a sense of heritage, which helps them feel connected to their mining background.
It is the team’s hope that they will eventually find the tunnel that they have been looking for, and Rick believes that they may be getting close to it. When they use their jackhammer, they come across something different—the possibility being that it is a moving object. The hypothesis that Rick has put forward raises the possibility that they are closer than they have ever been to discovering the answers and rewards that they have been looking for for more than a decade. The team continues the excavation, anticipating that they might soon reach the treasure or its deposition location.
As a new day starts on Oak Island, representatives from Dumar Contracting Limited are finishing the extension of the garden shaft down to the believed treasure tunnel in The Money Pit area. Rick Laina and the team meet with Chris Morford, a 32nd-degree Freemason and author, in the war room. Chris, along with his research partner Coran Mo, has assisted the team in investigating the theory that the Knights Templar and their supposed descendants, the Freemasons, visited Oak Island to hide valuable items between the 12th and 18th century.
Chris presents new research on an alignment with Nolan’s Cross, suggesting it could help locate the source of precious metals in The Money Pit area. He believes the Templars built Nolan’s Cross and used it as a guide to hide a treasure, possibly the Holy Grail. Chris discusses the history of the Knights Templar and their rumored treasures, proposing that relics may be buried on Oak Island. He points to drilled stones as potential markers related to Nolan’s Cross, offering clues to the location of their fabled Oak Island treasure.
Later in the episode, 32nd-degree Freemason Chris Morford presents his own novel theory, which the team embraces. They believe that Nolan’s Cross, along with drilled stones and specific landmarks like Cone C and Cone A, could help locate the original Money Pit. The goal is to track an alignment from Cone C to The Money Pit, guided by these features. They start with a drilled stone on Tom Nolan’s property, marking the left arm of Nolan’s Cross. After the meeting, Rick and Steve, joined by landowner Tom Nolan, visit Cone C and Cone A, with Steve being a professional surveyor. They aim to measure the alignment suggested by Chris Morford.
They walk the line, tagging points and observing drilled stones. Remarkably, they find a drilled stone on Lot 15, exactly halfway between Cone C and The Money Pit. Continuing the alignment, they reach the final location near the garden shaft, where high values of gold and silver have been detected. Chris Morford’s theory seems to align remarkably well with the measured points. While the alignment isn’t perfect, it lands near the garden shaft, suggesting a potential connection to the tunnel beneath it.
The team acknowledges the need for further exploration and understanding of the tunnel’s significance. Despite being a work in progress, the alignment based on Nolan’s Cross and drilled stones is deemed remarkable, providing a promising lead for future investigations. The team is determined to uncover the mysteries surrounding the potential treasure on Oak Island.
As the operation to deepen the garden shaft continues in The Money Pit area on Oak Island, Jack Bigley, along with Gary Ron and Billy Gerhart, is excavating north of the newly uncovered stone walkway. They aim to find evidence of man-made structures and buried valuables in this area. The team uncovers the stump of a large tree from the deepest part of the swamp, supporting Dr. Ian Spooner’s belief that the swamp is partially man-made.
The team is hopeful that dating the stump could confirm when the swamp was artificially created. With a storm approaching, they work quickly to extract interesting pieces of wood. Rick Laina joins the team in the swamp for another day of exploration. Due to overnight rain, they dig north of the large tree stump discovered the previous day, seeking more clues about their swamp’s history.
The team discusses the significant changes in the layers of the swamp, wondering if the landscape transformation was manipulated in the past. Billy Gerhart suggests that trees may have been removed long ago to construct the wooden platform forms of the original Money Pit. The team hopes Dr. Spooner can provide more insights into the swamp’s history. As they continue digging, they contemplate the possibility of finding more artifacts that could reveal the secrets hidden beneath the swamp.
As Gary and Billy continue their swamp excavation for answers, later that afternoon, Rick Laina, Scott Barow, and Craig Tester receive long-awaited news. Representatives from Dumar Contracting Limited have reached the believed 7t High Tunnel after extending the garden shaft to an approximate depth of 95 ft. The search continues for the long-lost treasure, but with more hope.
