Rick Lagina Just Discovered the BIGGEST Treasure EVER on Oak Island!

Oak Island’s depths whisper ancient secrets, but can Lagginas hear them? Season 11, episode 8 takes us into a whirlpool of breakthroughs and brick walls. The Secrets of Money Pit quakes on the edge of revelation, while Lot 5 produces artifacts that rewrite history itself.

But just as hope rises, a frustrating mishap spoils the unrelenting Lagginas’ search, which is still going strong 11 seasons in. Are they on the brink of discovering the island’s legendary treasures, or are they just dancing with another mesmerizing illusion? Join us as we go through the eighth episode of the 11th season of The Curse of Oak Island, Season 11, episode 8.

In Avoid at All Costs, the eighth episode of season 11, the Lagginas brothers made their long-awaited plunge into the legendary Garden Shaft. This moment was preceded by months of delays and technical snafus, flooding, and equipment woes that made their progress so difficult. However, armed with enhanced pumps and reinforced safety procedures, Rick and Marty set off into the inky depths, their hopes heavy.

The journey down the 150 ft shaft was not one for weak stomachs. There was a sudden wave of water that seemed ready to sweep them away, its adrenaline surge finding itself as much on the Lagginas’ faces as the faces of the viewers. However, being determined explorers, the brothers persisted and finally reached the bottom. There, amid the damp and crumbling walls, each of them looked through their eyes as they scanned meticulously for any indication of hidden chambers or pathways that the shaft might have been hiding.

Meanwhile, Gary Drayton and metal detection expert Carmen Lega unearthed a treasure trove of artifacts from above-ground Lot 5. Lega’s keen eye identified a curious assortment: a clasp that could well have belonged to a treasure chest, an everyday nail that would not normally be considered part of pirate booty, and a more interesting discovery, a piece of a barrel strap that may have originated from the mysterious circular and rectangular stone structure on Lot 16.

This seemingly innocent item associated with a completely veiled location ignited a spark of enthusiasm and indicated a possible relationship between the diversified regions of Oak Island. Meanwhile, the investigation by Gary and Carmen of the artifacts in Lot 5 was yielding results elsewhere. A comparison of the barrel strap fragment with similar fragments recovered from the CRS revealed striking similarities, in conjunction with the Roman numerals found around the CRS and Lot 5.

This finding fueled speculation of a possible connection between the two sites, a bigger, more complicated puzzle possibly being presented to their eyes.

Aladdin’s Cave
Since the exploration of the Garden Shaft was temporarily put on hold, the team turned its attention to the mystical Aladdin’s Cave, an underground void within the mysterious CRS within Lot 16. Muon tomography, another new technology, detected anomalies suggesting metallic objects in secret chambers hidden within the abyss of the cavern.

To explore further into this teasing possibility, the Lagginas sent down a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) armed with sonar and high-powered cameras. Descending the ROV into the murky depth was nerve-wracking. The visibility was poor, and the terrain resembled a maze of rocks. However, despite the uncertainty, the team was rewarded with glimpses that sent shivers down their spines.

The sonar reading showed separate sharp lines, and the cameras showed apparent human-made entrances and exits built into the cave walls. These could be the mythical Templar tunnels that have been whispered about in the stories of Oak Island for centuries. Such a possibility was electrifying, adding one more intriguing level to the unfolding mystery.

On the other hand, Rick and Marty had a new challenge to deal with back in the Garden Shaft. A fragment of the shaft, which appeared to have been built with advanced stonemasonry techniques, had collapsed inexplicably. This sudden change put a dark cloud over all this progress, leaving uncertainty about the shaft’s stability and whether the concealed chambers were now forever sealed tight.

As disappointing as this was, it highlighted how cruel Oak Island could be. Even with meticulous planning and perfect foresight, the island could still find a way to overturn an expectation or misstep.

Despite the troubles of the Garden Shaft, the team shifted their focus to the increasing number of recovered artifacts. Further study revealed more interesting facts. Subject to further scrutiny, the fragment of a barrel strap found in the CRS was consistent in size with 18th-century French barrels. This finding suggested that there might have been some relationship between the structure and European explorers, opening a new field to be explored.

Moreover, an old map from the 1700s sparked fresh excitement. The map showed a tunnel system that seemed frighteningly similar to what the ROV had discovered in Aladdin’s Cave. Is the forgotten document the key to making the void’s mysteries clear and solving the enigma of the CRS, the offset chamber?

As the determined pumps drained the water from the Garden Shaft, a glint of improbable opportunity pierced the dark, watery void, 65 ft down between the main shaft, as if it were a secret whisper. There was the unbeknownst void. It was an offset chamber.

At first, the collapsed wall appeared to be a sorrowful result of fate, but it turned out to be a treasure chest. Its location, exactly corresponding to the old map’s illustration of a tunnel veering off from the Garden Shaft, sparked electric exhilaration in veterans of exploration.

Was this perhaps the fabled Money Pit too, a peaceful emanation of the mythical Money Pit whose inaccessible depths were reputed to hold unguessed wealth? This itself painted a compelling picture of what could be possible, racing imaginations and beating hearts with anticipation. But like a buried mumble, the answer was still cloaked in the damp earth, held to wait to be dug up.

The team was hanging on the brink of new perspectives. The offset chamber and Garden Shaft, a clandestine whisper of secrets, fell in line with the siren call of tantalizing clues given off by the contents of Aladdin’s Cave and the ancient echo of history apparent in artifacts and the smell of smoke on maps.

The spark of hope was rekindled like a flickering flame that illuminated the path ahead, urging them onward in their quest to discover the secrets of Oak Island. The air was crackling with anticipation, putting viewers on the edge of their seats, waiting for the next chapter of the story to unfold that would reveal whether Money Pit 2 was just a whisper or going to slam down like the confirmation of a legend made real.

While this was very interesting and captivating, let’s remember that from the start of season 11, Oak Island has given us many surprises. It has been a wild ride of exhilarating revelations, disappointing setbacks, and escalating mysteries. The Lagginas brothers and their team have kept viewers on edge as they uncover historical artifacts and dive into dangerous depths.

Recap of Episodes in Season 11

On the Money is the title of the first episode of season 11. The story of their endeavor took a new leap. Their new adventure initially focused on the Money Pit, the heart of the island’s enchantment. Equipped with a technological wonder, muon tomography, they looked deep into it, laying out a subterranean blueprint of hidden chambers and possible caves. It was a vision, a concert of secrets calling from depths below, filling imaginations with a compelling image of what might reside concealed under the surface. Were these perhaps the legendary gateways to sunken treasure?

The soft, decadent whispers of the Money Pit at last giving up their secrets? This was a different tune played across the island on Lot 5. Its metallic song sounded through the air, and the relentless machine began uncovering the layers of time. It was a core drill with an exact, careful bite. As it dug deeper, it turned up an artifact of bygone days, an ancient weathered plank of wood, a symbol of how the 17th century had held onto the island. This shred of history, a tiny note in the great symphony of Oak Island, whispered of lost explorers, their travels whispering across the centuries.

But the highest excitement came upon a discovery that shook the investigative team. As though buried like a long-forgotten jewel, a stone box lay in the earth, the old lid promising juicy tales. They broke it open with a sense of calmness, and within, encased in the coating of the dust of millennia, were 18th-century coins, their faces worn with tales told and remaining long-forgotten.

But the monument to the box was a silent mystery: an enigmatic metallic artifact whose purpose and origin became an entwined puzzle. This inconspicuous artifact, a quiet observer of untold fragments of history, rekindled new enthusiasm in the team. Was this the key they had sought for seasons? The missing piece of the puzzle that would finally unlock the Money Pit secrets and bring to light the fabled treasure?

The second episode of Oak Island’s 11th season, Heavy Lifting, investigates the mysteries buried beneath the island’s depths. The Lagginas brothers, Rick and Marty, and their team of experts pursue tantalizing leads across two key areas: Lot 5 and the Baby Blob Anomaly.

It begins with the team chasing a possible tunnel that is under the Garden Shaft. This tunnel might have an opening to the Baby Blob, also discovered by muon tomography as a cavity with high concentrations of gold and silver. Using ground-penetrating radar, the team’s surveyor Gary Drayton maps out the tunnel’s path while Rick and Marty discuss the best excavation. As they near their possible groundbreaking discovery, tension can be felt among them.

On the other hand, another and no less interesting puzzle opens on Lot 5. Rick and Gary find a mysterious artifact. They uncover a lead weight inscribed with Roman numerals. This seemingly silent, inconsequential object becomes a powerful source of excitement as its patterns strongly resemble markings discovered in a U-shaped structure unearthed in Smith’s Cove some years ago. Are these seemingly unrelated discoveries the key to a bigger story?

The team uses different digging methods to get deeper into their areas. The core samples extracted by drilling rigs into the earth near the Garden Shaft are analyzed. On Lot 5, heavy machines delicately peel off soil layers slowly but surely, revealing the secrets buried there. The anticipation is contagious. Each shovel full of earth holds the potential to rewrite history.

They explore the mysterious theory of a link between Oak Island and the famous pirate Sir William Phips. Through archival research, Phips, renowned for salvaging the Spanish galleon Nuestra Señora de la Concepción, is suspected of visiting Oak Island in the late 17th century. Can his stay on the island explain the mysterious artifacts and tunnels found?

According to the radar analysis by Gary, the tunnel under the Garden Shaft could be longer than expected and could lead to the famed Money Pit. On Lot 5, the team finds buried in the earth a wooden structure whose purpose and age are under consideration. Even though Heavy Lifting provides some electrifying glimpses of Oak Island’s enigmatic history, it leaves us with several unanswered questions: Is the tunnel a man-made tunnel or a natural formation? Is there any connection between Oak Island and Sir William Phips? And most importantly, what secrets do the depths of the Baby Blob hold and the wooden structure just discovered?

Season 11 kicks the chase against Oak Island into high gear with its third episode, Taking Their Shot, taking us deeper into the tangled web of mysteries shrouded beneath the island’s surface. The Lagginas brothers, Rick and Marty, and their committed crew follow two seemingly successful prospects. On the other hand, the hunt for the elusive tunnel that will lead them to the mysterious Baby Blob intensifies.

Armed with Gary Drayton’s ground-penetrating radar data, the team digs near the Garden Shaft, attempting to intercept the underground passage. There is tension in the air as each bucket of dirt taken away indicates they may be getting closer to making a breakthrough. They do not get discouraged by the problems at the Garden Shaft. Instead, they employ a modern directional drilling rig. Meanwhile, this high-tech machine promises to chart the tunnel’s path more accurately, hopefully leading them to the legendary Baby Blob.

The atmosphere rings with tension as the drill digs deeper into the earth. Every reading from the equipment, which has the potential to change history, is eagerly awaited. The team soils the surrounding area, looking for any further clues with an eagle eye. When they discover the Roman numeral plummet, they can find the fruit of their efforts in ceramic and wood fragments that suggest a hidden structure beneath the surface. Is this part of the Templar Knight jigsaw puzzle or just another phenomenon?

Has the drilling rig successfully found the tunnel leading to the Baby Blob? What secrets are hidden beneath the surface of Lot 5 and the possible association, if any, with the Knights Templar?

In season 11, episode 4, titled Sheer Mystery, the tireless quest for Oak Island secrets took an exhilarating turn as the Fellowship, the team of treasure hunters, ventured further down the enigmatic Lot 5 tunnel complex and stumbled upon a string of discoveries that sparked an inferno of excitement and wonder.

It began with exploring the winding halls of the Lot 5 tunnels. Here they came to a row of massive shear walls and beams made of wood, which was a far cry from the organic caves they had just touched before. These intentional structures suggested a conscious artistry changing the tunnel system, leading to ancient human activity much more than mere exploration.

Gary Drayton, a seasoned member of the fellowship, made a heart-stopping discovery. He found a wooden shaft snuggled in the tunnel walls, hidden from view. But this hidden passage seemed to lead further into the unknown and sent a charge of excitement through the team. Is this the solution to the mysteries of Oak Island?

The analysis of artifacts retrieved from the tunnels provided tantalizing hints. Gold and silver deposits were found, sparking hope that a treasure awaited discovery within the maze of depths. This glimpse of potential inspired the fellowship, giving it a new charge and energy to push on.

As the episode approached the end, a new yet completely different discovery awaited. As the team delved deep into the wood shaft, they stared at a large, unfamiliar metal object. The reason and source retained an air of mystery, leading to more questions regarding the already intricate puzzle of Oak Island.

The tension on Oak Island crackles like static as the team waits two years for muon survey results. This revolutionary technology, capable of using cosmic particles like minuscule picks, unlocks the secrets of the Earth, revealing hidden chambers and abnormalities.

Episode 5, Muon on the Horizon, takes us to the epicenter of this scientific breakthrough with discoveries that could rewrite the island’s enigmatic past. The camera pans to the notorious Aladdin’s Cave, a black hole in the Money Pit that has haunted treasure seekers for centuries. Muon data paints a startling picture. The cave goes deeper than anticipated, following a path that leads to the elusive Baby Blob, a veritable cornucopia of silver and gold traces.

The team takes up hope again, hearing about possible links between these hidden chambers and the treasure they seek. Aladdin’s Cave calls. The team explores a new tunnel called C12 that goes right under the Garden Shaft. This bold project would reach the tunnel leading to the Baby Blob, where it could reveal the mysteries of its structure.

The Garden Shaft is notorious for its unpredictable sinkholes and unstable ground, where care and planning must be meticulous. Although the C12 tunnel plays the main role, Lot 5 productivity always produces interesting discoveries. Rick and Gary find a lead weight imprinted with Roman numerals, similar to those identified on the U-shaped layout in Smith’s Cove. This shocking link leads to questions about whether there is any real connection between the island’s Templar theories and the artifacts found by the excavators.

Could these distinct-seeming pieces fit into a puzzle that is largely hidden? Metal detecting on Lot 5 yields a bounty of historical treasures: a 17th-century lead bag seal, a mysterious bronze fitting, and a wooden piece carbon-dated between the 17th and mid-20th centuries. Even these regular objects present a distinct glimpse into the island’s history and tell stories about exploration, trade, and possibly secret activities.

Episode 6, The Grand Opening, opens the doors of opportunity, marking a novel period of mystery on the island. Driven by the titillating discoveries that the muon survey showed in the last episode, the team explores further into the legendary Aladdin’s Cave, a cave that has been shrouded in centuries-old mystery.

Full of palpable anticipation, the team prepares to descend into the Garden Shaft toward the depths of Aladdin’s Cave. This shaft is hidden deep within the maze-like Money Pit and has always enchanted treasure seekers with the hope of hidden gold-filled rooms. Armed with clues from the muon data, Rick and Marty Laginas take the lead, ready to uncover the mysteries of this mysterious void.

The first crucial step is sending a specialized camera down a narrow borehole to provide a view of the unknown depths of the cave. The camera’s eye sees through the darkness and reveals an enormous church-like space whose walls are covered with smooth, almost mirror-like rock. This unexpected detail fuels speculation, suggesting human intervention in the cave’s formation.

Is this evidence of ancient engineering or just coincidental erosion? Tantalizingly, the answer still eludes us. The camera’s journey takes a dramatic trajectory as it zooms in on what appear to be man-made tunnels within the cave. These slender apertures give the impression of deliberate human action when Aladdin’s Cave was formed.

With this revelation, the very foundations of the team shake, as there is a possibility that the cave is not simply a natural phenomenon, but a secret room designed for a particular purpose. Is it a grave site, a storage room, or perhaps a hidden tunnel that leads to another section of the island?

Although the episode centers on Aladdin’s Cave, it also features the continued search for the mysterious Templar tunnels. Gary Drayton and his team are still performing their detailed dig on Lot 5 in the hope of unearthing these legendary tunnels that are believed to be connected with those of the Knights Templar. Their efforts yield another intriguing find, a lead weight marked with Roman numerals closely resembling one found near Smith’s Cove. This connection provides a basis to speculate about the possible presence of Templars on the island, complicating the historical puzzle that is already intricate.

The unpredictable ground conditions and booby traps in the Garden Shaft constantly threaten the safety of the team. In addition, the enormous proportions of Aladdin’s Cave and the scant information received from camera footage make exploring difficult. However, amid all these challenges, an air of optimism appears. The groundbreaking discoveries in Aladdin’s Cave and the potential link to the Templar tunnels allow us to peek into Oak Island’s schemeless past, compelling the team to continue chasing their quest for truth.

Episode 7, The Great Flood, takes us down into a vortex of suspense and intrigue. Rick and Marty Laginas take a dangerous plunge into the dark depths of the Garden Shaft with the threat of booby traps looming ominously over their attempts to uncover its secrets. The episode unfurls with the Laginas brothers preparing for a long-awaited moment: their first attempt to descend the Garden Shaft this year. This 170-ft deep chasm, long thought to be hiding information about what happened to the Money Pit, has never been explored thoroughly because of safety issues.

However, equipped with more refined technology and detailed planning, Rick and Marty take the plunge and approach the unknown. As they land, the team struggles with the freezing history of Oak Island’s booby traps. Memories of tunnels that collapse or hide traps and chambers that crumble echo across the island’s past, never letting one forget the danger lying under the earth.

The tension rises as they find strange wooden beams and metallic objects, potential triggers for these ancient contraptions. The title of the episode, The Great Flood, has two meanings. The imminent risk of high water in the shaft due to faulty pumps adds another dimension to the tension experienced in the exploration. However, the title also symbolizes the flood of information and revelations that will soon follow.

Despite everything, the Garden Shaft gives its first jewels. A piece of wooden platform preserved in the cool, damp environment provides a physical connection to the past. Moreover, chunks of metal with silver and lead residues suggest the potential for even more significant findings in the Money Pit complex, not just in the Garden Shaft.

Back on Lot 5, Gary Drayton unearths a remarkable find: a tiny stone decorated with a patterned figure of a man’s head. Experts agree that the figure is Alaric, the Visigoth king who sacked Rome in 410 AD. Along with the earlier discovery of Roman numerals and symbols, this raises the theory that Oak Island may have had a connection to the Templars.

Unexpectedly, the team establishes a link on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. A rusty nail from an island off Portugal, typically identified as a possible Templar base, is analyzed and determined to have come from seawater. This seemingly innocent detail echoes the findings on Oak Island, where cases of seawater intrusion have been known to occur.

Rick instructs David to drain the triangular swamp, believing it is more complex than previously thought and may hold answers to the island’s mysteries. As they drain the swamp, Gary scans the ground with a metal detector and stumbles upon a handmade spike, similar to one found on a Spanish ship from the late 1600s or early 1700s. The Laginas team is the first group of explorers to touch this spike in about 300 years.

Experienced Oak Island researchers and treasure hunters, like Fred Nolan, have always theorized that the weird triangle-shaped swamp might have been made on purpose centuries ago to hide an old shipwreck. If true, who might have hidden it? Perhaps Spanish pirates. The team hopes that searching this previously inaccessible part of the swamp might uncover new proof.

As they continue searching, Rick discovers another object. At first glance, it seemed insignificant, but upon closer inspection, its sharpened end reveals its purpose. Finding a survey stake is important because it is evidence that more than one person was involved. Items like that might give answers.

Amidst the muddy terrain, the team uncovers a wooden structure possibly linked to the Money Pit. Rick assigns Steve Gool to examine the area, and as they await his report, tension rises. Steve explains the layout, noting the alignment with the Money Pit grid C1, sparking excitement among the team.

The team investigates ancient stone roads, comparing them to the Roman-style roads previously discovered. Could the construction link Oak Island to Portugal and the Knights of Christ? Every bit of information gathered pushes them closer to answers.

Meanwhile, exploration continues in the Money Pit area. Rick, Marty, and other team members study new sonar data indicating possible man-made workings some 150 ft deep in Aladdin’s Cave. Straight lines, square walls, and slopes suggest deliberate construction. The team agrees to drill a new borehole, L35, to explore further.

Dume Contracting Limited works to stop water from entering the Garden Shaft, while the interpretive center team examines artifacts from Lot 5. Blacksmithing expert Carmen Leg identifies a metal strap and fastener likely used for barrels in the 17th century, possibly linked to Spanish treasure.

Archaeologists Helen Sheldon and Moya Macdonald excavate Lot 5, discovering a barrel strap with a copper-iron nail, supporting the idea that the area played a role in transporting cargo to the Money Pit. Connections to previously found wooden barrel pieces hint at a significant operation centuries ago.

Core samples from Borehole L3.5 reveal a cavity in Aladdin’s Cave around 141 ft deep. A camera is lowered to explore, providing a 360° view of walls, potential tunnels, and traces of gold and silver. The team observes straight edges, broken walls, and possible human-made entrances.

Simultaneously, Dume Contracting Limited struggles to control water in the Garden Shaft. Roger captures video showing a long void filled with timbers, possibly connected to an offset chamber or unknown tunnel. The team must stop the water flow before investigating further.

Despite the challenges, the Laginas team continues to piece together Oak Island’s mysteries, just as treasure hunters did for over 200 years. Since the Money Pit was discovered in 1795, Oak Island has been a puzzle missing critical pieces. Rick, Marty, Craig, and their team are steadily assembling those pieces to uncover the island’s secrets.

The rectangular foundation near Lot 5 is explored further in episode 4. Archaeologists and the team investigate a centuries-old structure that could indicate secret military activities. They discover creamware dating to 1762, suggesting secret operations on Lot 5 before the Money Pit’s official discovery.

The rectangular foundation was likely a rock-lined pit covered with stones. Its center was loose, while the surrounding areas were well-preserved, indicating deliberate construction. The foundation may have been built around something, not alone, adding new possibilities to what it hides.

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