The Curse of Oak Island season 4 episode 11 is entitled “The Flood Tunnels” and in this episode, we will find out a little bit more about the history of the Knights Templar and the flood tunnels at Oak Island. We will also find out some speculative theories about how the Knights Templar might have been involved with Oak Island.
Drilling at the money pit area is suspended
The Curse of Oak Island has been looking for the best way to keep viewers hooked. The latest season of the popular show is titled “All That Glitters” and will feature a new set of investigators.
The Curse of Oak Island is an American television series about a team of treasure hunters trying to unlock the secrets of the island. This season, the team is aided by a group of paranormal experts who have a keen interest in the area.
The team decides to start drilling at the money pit. A Geotech system is used to drill a number of holes at the site. However, drilling is suspended when the drill rig fails to meet the team’s needs.
While searching the south shore, the crew scours the surface for metallic artifacts. In addition, Jack Begley discovers a small metal object in the spoils from a shaft.
A wood and concrete core has been extracted from the site, leading to the belief that the Chappell vault was located. However, the experts advise that the area may be covered in ice during winter.
The Curse of Oak Island team also explores a stone carving of corn at Rosslyn Chapel. They also see a rectangular hole in a rock that may be a “hatch”.
Other notable finds include a 17th century military button and a Spanish coin. Additionally, the team tries to track down a 90-foot stone in Halifax.
In the end, the newest version of the Curse of Oak Island has only found the “Mirror-Mirror” and the “Mirror-Mirror-Mirror”. Despite the best efforts of the team, the money pit still remains unsolved.
Another notable find is a decorative keyhole plate. The team also visits a museum to find the oldest known picture of Oak Island.
Among other discoveries, the team unearths an engraved boulder. Rick and his brother Marty, who is a Michigan resident, have a chance to view the rock. Its retouched to resemble a face facing Oak Island. Interestingly, the team has been able to return the pieces of the rock to the island.
A history of the Knights Templar
The Knights Templar were a military order that began as a small group in Jerusalem during the early 12th century. It became a very wealthy organization with many branches and branches of influence. They were well-armed and disciplined in battle. They gained huge wealth and power and built numerous castles in the Holy Land.
After the First Crusade, the Knights Templar lived in Jerusalem and fought in battles against Islamic armies. During this time, they had a prominent presence on the Levant pilgrimage routes. Their buildings and their knights were often referred to as fierce warriors.
In the 14th century, the Mamluks swept into the Holy Land, capturing the city of Acre. This resulted in the death of the last refuge of the Crusaders in the Holy Land.
King Philip IV of France, abetted by Pope Clement V, decided to destroy the order. His motives are disputed, but some scholars think it was financial.
Eventually, the Templars retreated to the island of Cyprus. At that time, the order’s members, known as knight-brothers, were from the military aristocracy. However, there were also some minors.
The organization had several branches, including a banking system that allowed pilgrims to deposit money in their home countries and withdraw it in the Holy Land. It was this financial base that made it possible for the Knights Templar to expand into Europe.
The organization had many clients, including popes. It was known to the public, but its activities were secret. Moreover, the order was not as strict as monasteries.
Members of the order were expected to make a large donation when they joined. These donations came in all forms, such as food and money.
The Templars became famous because of their bravery in battle. However, their power was questioned. Many religious and secular leaders became dissatisfied with the order’s wealth.
One of the biggest scandals is the fact that Templars were accused of committing sodomy, even though they did not admit it. These confessions were likely obtained by torture.
The Templars were eventually expelled from the Catholic Church. There are rumors of a secret society, but it is not clear whether this is true or false.
Speculative theories about how they might have been involved with Oak Island
The latest episode of the Oak Island season 4 is a two hour special. It is hosted by the Modern Family star Matty Blake and covers a number of subjects, including the Oak Island’s greatest hits. This includes accounts of Robert Restall, William Chappell and Samuel Ball, as well as a cursory history of the Lagina brothers’ interest in the island.
The team also travels to Saltcoats, Scotland, to see where the Templars buried their famous treasure. Randall Sullivan, author of the book “The Curse of Oak Island”, makes a cameo.
A number of interesting items are discovered in the excavation of H-8. One notable find is a carved stone. Another is the discovery of a wooden wall stuffed with clay.
Other noteworthy discoveries include a Templar cross carved into a rock. There are also a few other oddities, including a rectangular depression found on Lot 26 and a square nail found in the H-8 shaft.
The team decides to take the time to investigate “the hatch” – a location mentioned in the book by a local researcher. After several hours of digging, they discover a carved stone in the ground.
The Oak Island team is then led to a site where Fred Nolan claims he discovered a hidden cavern. He gives the team detailed maps and suggests drilling a hole in the ground. In the process, they learn more about the origins of the infamous Oak Island money pit.
The episode ends on a high note. In fact, the episode concludes with a short history of the Lagina brothers’ interest in Oak Island.
Although the team’s explorations are far from over, it is clear that they are no longer in search of the missing pieces of the Oak Island puzzle. Speculative theories about how they might have been involved with the curse of Oak Island have been rife for months. Among them, a proposed change in legislation could play a role.
Ultimately, the team has to make a decision on whether to re-drill the old adage that the money pit is still there. Or to explore other parts of the island, such as the “bald spot” that has no trees and a history of its own.
The flood tunnel system on Oak Island
The flood tunnel system on Oak Island is rumored to have protected the island’s holy grail. But it’s not what you may think. It’s actually a myth.
While the Money Pit on Oak Island is a natural sinkhole, some people believe it’s the result of artificial construction. As part of an attempt to seal the flow of water from Smiths Cove, the Oak Island Treasure Company drilled a series of shafts. They also dug a trench on the south side of the island. Attempts to extract the treasure have been foiled by flooding with seawater.
The Oak Island Treasure Company, led by Fred Blair, continued their search for the treasure in 1893. However, they never found it. One of the reasons for this is that they could not enter the alleged “flood tunnel.” This was because of the rocks. In addition, they were unable to determine if the tunnel went to Smiths Cove.
Geologist George Fader says that the island is filled with channels. He believes that most of the water in the pit comes from the ocean.
Bob Restall and three other workers became ill after working in the pit. One of the workers fell to his death. Others tried to rescue him. During the excavation, Bob Restall suffered carbon monoxide poisoning. His son Bobbie tried to save him. Fortunately, he recovered.
There are numerous sinkholes on the island, most of which are naturally occurring. These sinkholes are created by erosion of soft minerals. Some of them are natural tunnels. That is why searchers have found difficulty in bailing the water out of them.
Another possible entrance to the flood tunnel system is the Cave-in Pit. It lies between the Money Pit and Smiths Cove. According to the Lagina brothers, it was once the entrance to a ventilation shaft for the Money Pit. When it was flooded, the Pit was only 55 feet deep.
A team will return to the site of the cave in pit and begin searching for a convergence point. They will also explore box drains. Finally, they will look for artifacts.
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