Oak Island Discovery At Smith’s Cove Might Reveal The Treasure

The lost treasure of the Knights Templar and pirates buried gold deep underground, and the Vikings sailed there before Columbus, according to legend. However, new evidence suggests that the Romans may have also been on Oak Island.

The search for these artifacts was difficult and nearly cost a man his life. One of the biggest mysteries of all is Borehole 10X, a deep, dangerous, water-filled shaft that has been the focus of treasure hunters for decades. 1980s Dan Blankenship is one of Oak Island’s most devoted because Borehole 10X is 235 ft deep and begins with a 181 ft vertical drop through a reinforced steel and concrete shaft.

It was not an easy excavation. Despite searchers’ belief that it could lead to whatever was very deep down, it narrows into a tunnel that is barely 27 inches wide, 44 tons long, and completely obscured by murky water with no light.

Two professional divers, Harvey Morash and Michael Garts, were brought in to investigate 10X by the Lagina brothers. They were aware of the risks but were unprepared for what transpired. Michael would act as a safety diver while Harvey descended, and the crew on the surface would stay in touch through an underwater communication system.

However, things started to fall apart a few minutes into the dive. With no signal or voice, the team on the surface had no idea if Michael was safe. They tried to call his name but could not find him.

In summary, Oak Island has been a mystery for centuries, with legends suggesting Vikings sailed there before Columbus. The lost treasure of the Knights Templar and pirates buried gold deep underground. The mysterious Borehole 10X remains a mystery, and the Lagina brothers’ plan to explore it was not well prepared for the risks involved.

The team was in a panic as they were underwater, unable to communicate or find Michael. They tried tapping on the pipe to send signals, but no sign of him. The surface people were tense, as they couldn’t shoot straight up due to the dangerous decompression stops needed to prevent serious health risks.

Everyone exhaled in relief as a light appeared beneath the water’s surface. Harvey had descended quite a distance, but conditions worsened inside the tunnel’s narrow section where there was no visibility and thick silt clouds made it impossible to see any objects or shapes.

Harvey felt his way around the walls in an attempt to determine what might be beneath them—possibly shattered pebbles, old wooden buildings, and other stuff. The drill bar was a huge 20-ton metal bar that had inadvertently fallen into 10X decades ago, wedged inside the tunnel and obstructing his path.

Harvey attempted to work his way around it, but the space was too small. And for a brief moment, he wasn’t sure he could escape. He had to twist and push himself backwards, scraping against the rough walls, and his breathing became more difficult. But he was able to free himself and begin climbing again.

The entire experience demonstrated that 10X was not going to readily divulge its secrets, and they knew they had to change things up because the shaft was unpredictable and dangerous. There were still many mysteries to solve on Oak Island, and they weren’t going to allow one setback to stop them from moving forward with their plans.

When Charles Barkhouse arrived with an artifact, it may completely alter their preconceived notions about Oak Island. After years of secrecy, Charles disclosed that a Roman sword had been unearthed in Mahone Bay just off the shore of Oak Island in the 1940s by a local family who had been illegally scalloping in the region.

The Oak Island team had finally obtained the relic. The sword itself was a bronze or brass weapon with a distinctive handle that attracted the team’s attention right away. The finding of a Roman sword close to Mahone Bay in North America has generated a lot of speculations and discussions.

Some people think it proves that Romans crossed the Atlantic centuries before Norse explorers or Columbus. To verify the sword’s authenticity, specialists at St. Mary’s University in Halifax performed a chemical analysis. Notwithstanding the skeptics’ contention that the sword might have been imported to the island later by European collectors or via trade channels, the results were inconclusive.

Some elements did match Roman metallurgy—such as copper, tin, and lead—but could also be explained by later European travelers or early settlers.

They were digging deep into the Garden Shaft in the hopes of finding gold or hidden artifacts, but instead they found a dark passageway from the 17th century connected to a section called the Baby Blob. The passage had odd gaps, and the walls and ceiling were broken apart, indicating that the passage had been intentionally damaged.

Rick Lagina and his crew made a terrifying discovery at Smith’s Cove, which is a site that is famous for its fabled treasure stash from the 18th century. The team continued to dig, taking samples every 10 ft and examining every piece of soil. As they continued, they came across flood tunnels that had haunted treasure hunters for centuries.

With modern technology and experience, the team had the upper hand in detecting gold and silver. As they continued to drill, they discovered more old wooden beams that were part of a well-thought-out structure. The team was excited to discover that these beams were part of a structure that had been forgotten for a long time, possibly hiding treasure—or something more sinister.

They carefully removed the PE beams in the hopes that dating them would provide more insight into the timeline. As they continued to dig, they discovered pieces of wood that had been shaped by ancient tools that were used long before modern machinery.

The swamp’s strange story unfolded as they continued to dig. The team was on a mission to solve an ancient mystery in a swamp. They discovered ship parts dating back to the 15th century—a brace from a ship with a 9-inch diameter and a ship’s rail trilling that was traced back to the 8th century.

These discoveries led them to believe that the swamp contained more than just shipwrecks, suggesting that the area had a deeper history. They also discovered a large wooden structure buried in the swamp that reminded them of a dam that had been built to conceal something.

Dr. Ian Spooner, a geoscientist, was brought in to assist in dating the wood and investigate whether or not it was connected to the nearby Stone Road, which is estimated to be around 500 years old. If the two were connected, it would indicate that the area had been a center of activity centuries ago.

The swamp seemed to have a mind of its own, hiding something that no one was meant to find. Kuba and Fiona discovered a button that was covered in gold, which was reminiscent of a period in history when the Royal Navy ruled the seas.

Marty and Rick were working on the southern portion of the swamp when they discovered a wooden structure that was concealed beneath a stone road. The craftsmanship reminded them of old cabins, where every piece had a place.

The connections between the swamp, the Garden Shaft, and the hidden road appeared to be linked. However, the most important aspect that they were still missing was that they did not fully understand the tunnels, wooden structures, and odd arrangement of the swamp. All of these elements pointed towards something that was more than just pieces of wood or random artifacts.

Upon embarking on a treasure search, Rick and his team came to the realization that the Money Pit was not merely a simple quest but rather a war against time, nature, and an unknown power. The Money Pit had always been known for its hidden treasures and daring exploits, but now they discovered something darker and more mysterious within it.

As they dug deeper, they encountered objects and structures that didn’t fit with the area’s known history. The team often discussed the day’s finds with a mix of excitement and apprehension, pondering the origins of the road and the purpose of the hidden structures.

As a result of the hard weather conditions and the challenging terrain, the stakes became higher, and the looming sense of messing with things that should be kept untouched added to the weight of their work.

In 2006, Rick and his brother Marty purchased 50% of Oak Island Tours Inc., the company that owned the majority of the island. Rick’s childhood fantasy led him to become a treasure hunter, and his passion for history and the desire to learn more about the past never left him.

He wanted to do things the right way—no shortcuts and no reckless movements. This wasn’t just about finding riches. It was about comprehending the past and piecing together a forgotten story. Rick tackled the hunt with resolve and a sense of determination that had been building for decades.

A new set of questions regarding the history of the island was brought to light when an old shoe bottom with metal studs that had been made using conventional methods was found.

Marty and Rick Lagina, along with their colleague Craig Tester, concentrated their efforts on the southern portion of the swamp where they discovered a concealed wooden structure hidden beneath a stone pathway. This structure resembled the construction of a log cabin, with additional wooden supports and underbrush, which suggested that construction may have been abruptly halted.

The team was eager to learn more about the historical significance of the site and the lives of those who had once called it home.