‘The Curse of Oak Island’ Season 9 Episode 4 is one of the most thrilling episodes of the season. This episode focuses on the latest excavation and structure found at Smith’s Cove. It also discusses the Drilling of the money pit area, which is suspended, and the burying of a time capsule.
Drilling at the money pit area is suspended
Several team members are searching for clues and anomalies at the money pit. The site is located where the original money pit was dug. A team member discovers a “tusk” of wood sticking out of the water. The team excavates between the south shore road and the swamp.
The team discovers that the money pit has been depleted over time. They are also trying to find a tunnel made by the Halifax Company in 1867. However, the drill rig is not big enough to do the job.
The team decides to start coring northeast of the money pit. A geotech system is used to drill multiple holes in the area. Earlier, a stone was found at the money pit. This stone is carved with a triangle.
The team also finds a decorative keyhole plate. They also find pottery and metal artifacts in the spoils. Previously, a Templar cross was found in an earlier season. The team believes that the cross was used in the Templar gold necklace.
The team also digs under a crane pad that was built to construct the coffer dam. They find water flowing out of the pad. The team plans to remove the pad and document the slipway.
The team searches for a possible subterranean chamber and tests the theory of Robert Markus in the U.S. They also dive on underwater anomalies. Ultimately, the team decides that the Enochian chamber is not drained.
The team discovers a large chain link that is consistent with the tunnel. However, there is no manganese in the spike. This is a sign that the spike is older than the 1800s. The team plans to return to Oak Island in a few months to have the spike examined.
The team also meets with treasure hunter J. Hutton Pulitzer. He reveals evidence of a claim. He also discusses the theory of Solomon’s Temple treasures on Oak Island. He believes that the Phoenicians landed on the island more than 2,500 years ago.
The team also visits the Oak Island Museum and examines the documents that were found there. The current owner of the museum will allow the team to bring the parts of the boulder back to the island.
Excavation of the latest structure at Smith’s Cove
Several members of the Smith’s Cove archaeological team are searching for a U-shaped structure in this episode of The Curse of Oak Island season 9. The team is looking for clues that could lead to the discovery of a hidden treasure on the island.
The team is able to locate a number of points of interest on the island. The team also discusses the possibility of voids beneath the island. They want to continue searching the swamp. They also decide to purchase a second hand wash plant and metal detecting equipment. They want to search the island with metal detectors in the future.
The team continues to search the area of the newly discovered coffer dam. They are able to find a latch, pieces of bone, a lead spoon handle, a Roman sword, and a small lead cross. The team then returns a stone to Oak Island.
The team also finds a musket ball on Isaac’s Point and a cut maravedi. The team discusses the possibility of a link to the Knights Templar. The team also meets researcher Paul Troutman.
The team continues to search the money pit. They are able to find several pieces of pottery, a military cuff button, a lead bracelet, and a latch. They also find a hand-forged iron spike. They also decide to test a theory given by Robert Markus in the U.S. They want to investigate the possible connections between the island and the nearby Little Mash Island.
The team also makes an appointment with a local tree expert to examine a tree stump. They decide that the tree would not have grown in the water.
The team also talks with the owner of the property where the money pit is located. They are able to find several artifacts that could be crib spikes. They also talk with Runology expert Lilla Kopar.
The team discusses their findings with Dan Blankenship. He believes that the island has hundreds of tons of gold. He also believes that the island is connected to Oak Island underwater. He has also been able to shed light on the concrete wall.
Burying a time capsule
During this episode of Burying a time capsule in the curse of Oak Island, the team makes a bold move. They decide to begin digging in the money pit area. They are planning to use a sonar device to map the hole.
A local researcher suggests that Sir Francis Drake is buried on Oak Island. This theory is supported by a metal detector expert, who reveals that the area in which the “flood tunnel” is located has a very peculiar rock formation.
In addition to the team’s trip to Saltcoats in Scotland, they also visit the Bedford Institute of Oceanography to examine the claim of Fred Nolan. This is followed by a trip to New Ross, Nova Scotia.
The team also examines a map provided by Zena Halpern, which claims to have a French map of Oak Island from 1347. The team tries to determine if the map shows the “hatch” that she is talking about. They discover a rectangular depression on Lot 26.
The team also investigates a “Mercy point”. They discover a stone with a Templar cross carved into it. The team also tries to determine if the Templars were involved with Oak Island. The team also discovers an old well.
Aside from the obvious, the team tries to determine if there is a hidden tunnel on Oak Island. They decide to try and locate a “hatch” on Zena’s map. They also decide to drill at the money pit.
The team finds a 200 ft anomaly in the swamp. They also uncover a tree stump. The team is also advised to search the swamp when it is covered with snow.
The team also discovers a hidden tunnel. They dig in the area between the swamp and the south shore road. They find a wall packed with clay.
The Oak Island team concludes that the Templars did not actually have a “Templar castle” on the island. However, they do find a link to the Knights Templar. They also discover a few other clues to the island’s past.
A special two-hour episode of Burying a time capsule in Oak Island airs. In this episode, the team decides to return to “the hatch” to continue their investigation. The team also tries to determine a possible curse. The episode also covers the history of Oak Island search, including accounts of William Chappell and Samuel Ball.
Explanation of the latest structure
During this episode of The Curse of Oak Island, the team decides to search for artifacts on Lot 24. A piece of pottery and a carved stone have been found. The team tries to determine where the artifacts came from. The team has also discovered a musket ramrod.
Laird Niven conducts an archaeological excavation on Lot 24. He discovers a man-made structure, a wooden wall packed with clay. Terry Deveau then visits a triangular stone. The team also finds a square nail. The team is not sure what to make of the triangular stone, but they decide to continue their search.
The team also begins to examine a rusty latch and finds several pieces of bone. The team then decides to return to “the hatch” to continue their search. They are also investigating a possible submerged wreck near Oak Island.
The team is also visited by Randall Sullivan, who is researching a book about Oak Island. The team is then contacted by a local researcher who claims that Sir Francis Drake is buried on the island. He also explains that there is a home on the island thought to be the location of a Templar castle.
Rick receives a call from Lee Lamb, the daughter of Robert Restall. The team begins to investigate the location of a new hole. The team believes that they have found a treasure vault.
The team also begins metal detecting on Lot 24. The team discovers several pieces of metal artifacts, as well as a lead bracelet and a musket ramrod. They also find pottery in the spoils of the H-8 shaft. A new coffer dam is also built at Smith’s Cove.
The team also continues to explore a possible L-shaped structure at Smith’s Cove. The team believes the structure is located 996 feet west of the money pit in Oak Island swamp. They also continue their search for the “90 foot stone” that has been rumored to be found in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The team also meets with a local parapsychologist who conducts an investigation on Oak Island. They decide to continue their search, even though the swamp is covered with ice.