Oak Island
Oak Island, the home of the Money Pit, covers an area of just 140 acres. Located off the eastern coast of Nova Scotia, Canada, it has long been the site of much speculation for treasure hunters worldwide. Many theories are in existence as to what may actually lie in The Pit, ranging from a pirate’s bounty to the final resting place of the Holy Grail. One thing is certain, whatever is hidden, it was not intended to be discovered without a struggle. For over 200 years, treasure hunters have been trying to unearth its secret. The Oak Island site at http://www.oakislandtreasure.co.uk/index.html is dedicated to those who have lost their lives in the search for the elusive treasure of the Money Pit and aims to provide a comprehensive resource to those captivated by this mysterious place. Check it out...
posted by Lucas Young @ 8:41 AM
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Hi!
I must take issue with your observations on Oak Island and its legend.
When you say that: "Many theories are in existence as to what may actually lie in The Pit.." you are wrongly assuming that something is there. The whole pit was bug out by Dunfield in 1965. Nothing was there.
"One thing is certain, whatever is hidden, it was not intended to be discovered without a struggle." There you go... you really are jumping to conclusions. Do you know anything about Oak Island and its history? or just what somebody you don't know has told you?
"The Oak Island site at http://www.oakislandtreasure.co.uk/index.html is dedicated to those who have lost their lives ..." Really? You know that? I don't think so - you just read that on the website, didn't you? If I told you that I'm king of the world and you should kiss my feet, would you believe that too?
You need to grow up and learn to have some judgement before repeating gossip as if it's the truth.
Well, how can I respect the opinion of someone who's too scared to include their name with their comment? Interesting that you accuse me of jumping to conclusions when in fact you've provided no information to the contrary regarding any of the Oak Island claims. How did Dunfield "bug out" the pit? Did he fill it full of bugs? Where is YOUR proof that there is nothing in the pit? Certainly nowhere in your rant.
After Dunfield's attempt .. "In 1971 the most dramatic and exciting discovery occurred in Borehole 10-X, a shaft that was sunk just north of the original pit. Core samples from below 200 feet produced samples of brass, china, and wood cribbing,". You can also read about post-Dunfield attempts (like the Triton attempt at Borehole 10-X, http://www.activemind.com/Mysterious/Topics/OakIsland/story.html) and many other sites)
Also, I do in fact know that The Oak island website at http://www.oakislandtreasure.co.uk/index.html is dedicated to those who have lost their lives... because the site says so, and it should know: "This site is dedicated to those who have lost their lives in the search for the elusive treasure of the Money Pit and aims to provide a comprehensive resource to those captivated by this mysterious place."
You're a poor, sad troll who appears to like nothing better than to launch inflamatory attacks on others. If you'd like to debate the Oak island mystery in a more mature manner, please feel free. If you'd had the courage to post with an identity, and discussed the topic more objectively, and used any sort of logic or evidence to disavow me of my current beliefs about Oak Island, I would have been happy to amend my blog entry. But since you've behaved like a cowardly troll, I really have no respect for you or your opinions.
Cree Native translates ancient stone as a Da Vinci treasure map
By ANGIE ZINCK
WESTERN SHORE N.S - You may have heard about the Da Vinci code, but the Ranville code could be what solves the longest-running treasure hunt in recorded history. Keith Ranville, a First Nations man, has travelled from Winnipeg to Nova Scotia in hopes of unlocking the secret codes on Oak Island. He says he has done so by re-translating one of the stones found on the island over 200 years ago. The stone was first found in 1803 by the Onslow Company. Found 90 feet down the Money Pit, the stone was believed to be two feet long and 15 inches wide, weighing approximately 175 lb.
Since that time, it has been said that the inscription on the stone read "forty feet below two million pounds are buried," as transcribed by James Leitchi, a professor of languages at Dalhousie University. Some researchers have questioned this translation as Mr. Leitchi was involved in a treasure hunting company trying to sell stocks.
Today, the actual stone is lost. It was used as a hearthstone in two homes on Oak Island, but it was moved to a Halifax storefront where it went missing when the building was torn down. Its last known location was around the Centennial Pool area.
Mr. Ranville used pictures of the stone to decipher its series of shapes, lines and dots to reveal a new translation that reads more like a map. "I've brought some new stuff to the table," he says, adding that the stone's etchings could be used to figure out the mystery of Oak Island. By his translation, much of the digging in the Money Pit area has been a waste of time and money. "I believe the pit wasn't meant to go beyond 100 feet," he says. "I believe it wasn't meant to go beyond these symbols."
http://www.mythandmystery.com/oakisland/oak_island_cross_section.gif
If one were to take Mr. Ranville's code and follow it, it would lead you off Oak Island, the site of all the treasure hunting for the past 211 years, under the water of the bay and onto the neighbouring Birch Island via man-made shafts.
"The instructions at the bottom of the pit tell you about where and how to locate these shafts and I believe they're in Mahone Bay," he says. Mr. Ranville believes the two islands are connected by these shafts. He said that aerial shots of Birch Island prove the island has been touched by human hands. These aerial shots of the 16-acre Birch Island do show a large triangle which takes up a good portion of the island landscape.
"What I want to do is investigate this island where I think these symbols lead to," he says. Mr. Ranville has contacted the owner, Christopher Ondaatje, to inquire about doing some soil testing and exploring on the island.
In addition to being the home of the famous treasure, Mr. Ranville believes Birch Island may also be an ancient burial site for those who were involved in the original treasure-hiding scheme.
"This is a significant Nova Scotia heritage discovery and that is Canada's national treasure brought here for our guardianship long before Canada was established," he says. "We should respect the civilization that is responsible for the makings of these structures. "They were a very unique culture and may hold the secret to many ancient structures. Although he doesn't know who actually buried the treasure, Mr. Ranville believes Oak Island and Birch Island need to be protected from further change to unlock their true history.
At the time of this interview, Mr. Ranville had yet to hear from Mr. Ondaatje regarding the island. He says he will continue to research the island and its tales of mystery and treasure. Check out Google Earth on the World Wide Web to see satellite photos of Birch Island and its triangle.
http://www.mythandmystery.com/oakisland/photo_of_oak_island_flagstone.htm
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