Season "3" of Curse of Oak Island

[Roadhse2]

Loki,

If you were referring to my comments..I hold no ill feelings towards any of the cast members...Marti is invested heavily into this enterprise, Blankenship and his partner had the Oak Island corporation for sale in 2005 somewhere in the 7 million dollar range, so I am sure this is no game to Marti.

The production of the show has gone downhill....while interesting at first, it has become laughable. That is to bad, as I really was hoping to see how they went about the search and what in the way of 'new' they would bring to it. So far it is just a rehash of searches already done in the past with the same results. No solid plan, no moving forward. Adding Nolan to the mix isn't going to change much either if they just dig holes in the same places he has already dug and discarded. I would rather see them push dirt out of a hole for a month trying to get somewhere than watch them jump from spot to spot. With the money Marti has invested I am sure there is more of a plan that we are not seeing going on and the show has just become sideline filler to fulfill a contract with the producers, entertainment...while the real quest goes on out of our sight. That's my hope anyway...

 

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[Yard Waste]

For all of you guys who think Marty is stupid, he is building one of the grandest wineries I have ever seen, and this in an area with many magnificent wineries. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and received his Juris Doctorate degree with honor from the University of Michigan. If only I could be so stupid, LOL.

Cheers, Loki

Book Smart doesn't always coincide with intelligence. But it really doesn't matter since they are laughing all the way to the bank.

 

[alec]

I think the Laginas have the right idea by involving Nolan. It's my opinion he has the information needed to get to the bottom of the money pit by way of the measurements and shape of "Nolan's Cross" located on his property. The show can definitely be long winded but I think that is the production company trying to fill space until the Laginas figure it out and bring up something interesting. The production company wants to prolong the show as much as possible for financial gain. They just have to keep it interesting enough for people to keep watching. That's why you see all of the different theorists on the show instead of actual treasure hunting.

Digging the money pit itself will be very expensive and time consuming. I think there is (or was) a second way, the primary way, into the vault at the bottom of the money pit. This alternate way into the vault may have been compromised with all of the other digging and drilling but there is a possibilty it has not. If so, finding it and using it to gain access wil be the quickest and cheapest way to the vault.

The Laginas and their partners need to stop looking at the different theories of who or why and get on with the where and how. There is plenty of information still in place on the island to solve the mystery they just have to do some actual treasure hunting, interperting the clues/markers and figuring out how to get to the vault. This is something they have yet to do because they already know where they should be digging, they just aren't 100% sure of that hole and probably don't want to spend the money excavating unless they are. This has kept them from having to actually "look" for the treasure and I think that has worked against them.

 

[Bumbalawski]

Before the end of this season, Thomas Jefferson Beale will have his treasure buried somewhere on this island. Gee, that is why we can not find the Beale treasure. Beale was a Mason, who was a descendant of a Portuguese Knight's Templar whose mother was from Spain and carried a Roman sword. That must be the key.................

 

[Not Peralta]

Before the end of this season, Thomas Jefferson Beale will have his treasure buried somewhere on this island. Gee, that is why we can not find the Beale treasure. Beale was a Mason, who was a descendant of a Portuguese Knight's Templar whose mother was from Spain and carried a Roman sword. That must be the key.................

Amigo, I hate It
when all the secrets are given out, now I wont be surprised at all.np

 

[Not Peralta]

For all of you guys who think Marty is stupid, he is building one of the grandest wineries I have ever seen, and this in an area with many magnificent wineries. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and received his Juris Doctorate degree with honor from the University of Michigan. If only I could be so stupid, LOL.
::cheers, Loki

,by the time this stupid show is over maybe they will need to come work for you,just maybe,NP

 

[jeff of pa]

by the Time the show is over, They will have so much Advertising out there,
Some Billionaire with more money then brains,
Will pay 3 times their cost.
in order to buy the island from them.
in the Belief there is a treasure at the Bottom of 10X
reminds me of The Flim-Flam Man.

One thing I can say for Sure.
The Island itself is the "Money Pit"

 

[Peyton Manning]

LOL the flim flam man, now that's an old movie

 

[Peyton Manning]

ya know the only thing this show needs to keep it interesting now is some cheerleaders!
nfl season is almost over so some squads will be looking for work

 

[gazzahk]

I wish they would dig the pit... I agree that Nolan's theory of who put the treasure there as the most plausible one put forward. If so the soldiers would of just dug one pit to bury treasure. They need to bite the bullet and 1) confirm they have found the pit. 2)dig the pit 3) spend the treasure :-).....

Does any one know how significant a cavity in slate actually is?

I think we are getting to share an amazing adventure between two brothers, I don't mind if it is a bit cheesy and drawn out. Its better then most of the garbage on the TV when the sport is not on :-)

 

[Jason in Enid]

HAHAHA, don't you know why they can't find the "pit" to dig? Because LONG AGO the entire area was dug like a giant open pit mine. Nothing was there and it was back filled. The original "pit" is gone, dug up, searched, and filled in. Everything they are doing now is just for show so they can recoup some of the money they wasted in the past.

 

[Mike Mercury]

if you believe in the premis that there are 5 man-made tunnel-drains leading from the swamp - converging in the money pit....

back in the late 1700's there were early attempts to extract drinking water from sea water. This was attempted back then using elaborate filters; though crude in design.... due to the available materials at the time. The tunnels from Smiths cove going inland were likely a part of a filtration experiment; and not intended as a boobytrap for buried treasure. Downwind from the filters - there needs to be a collection spot... or "cistern".

Coconut fiber was used in that era as a filtration medium; it filtered liquids rather well, and doesn't disintegrate rapidly. Coconut fibers are akin to our modern day treated lumber; holds up well in a wet environment.

Oak Island already had a natural depression/pit inland, to where this filtered water could be collected and analyized. It's possible that the natural depression was dug deeper/wider to better facilitate the filtered water.

Interesting, that it could also be the exact opposite; that the end product wasn't to be drinking water... but an attempt to harvest salt from seawater. And as an added bonus - de-salinated water at the same time.

I know what you're thinking.... "well MM, so you don't believe there is treasure buried on Oak Island then?"

there are too many stories around; that go way back. What I believe is that this "cistern" and 5 "filter" tunnels have nothing to do with the location of buried treasure. In other words, the treasure hunting is being done at the wrong spot on the island. And this is one reason why I think the Oak Island team has steered into Nolans path. He also concentrated on areas of the island that are not a part of the Smiths Cove swamp ; while Dan Blakenship zero'd in on the swamp and "cistern" area (and after all those years - never found anything at this specific area of the Island).

 

[whitjake]

I for one agree that these brothers and there partners are just trying to showcase new treasure hunting tech and to recap some money they have lost over the years. This island is not holding any treasure if so it was taken long ago. The announcer for this show is sure annoying he makes a good hype man for sure. Always trying to get you to tune in.

 

[Singlestack Wonder]

if you believe in the premis that there are 5 man-made tunnel-drains leading from the swamp - converging in the money pit....

back in the late 1700's there were early attempts to extract drinking water from sea water. This was attempted back then using elaborate filters; though crude in design.... due to the available materials at the time. The tunnels from Smiths cove going inland were likely a part of a filtration experiment; and not intended as a boobytrap for buried treasure. Downwind from the filters - there needs to be a collection spot... or "cistern".

Coconut fiber was used in that era as a filtration medium; it filtered liquids rather well, and doesn't disintegrate rapidly. Coconut fibers are akin to our modern day treated lumber; holds up well in a wet environment.

Oak Island already had a natural depression/pit inland, to where this filtered water could be collected and analyized. It's possible that the natural depression was dug deeper/wider to better facilitate the filtered water.

Interesting, that it could also be the exact opposite; that the end product wasn't to be drinking water... but an attempt to harvest salt from seawater. And as an added bonus - de-salinated water at the same time.

I know what you're thinking.... "well MM, so you don't believe there is treasure buried on Oak Island then?"

there are too many stories around; that go way back. What I believe is that this "cistern" and 5 "filter" tunnels have nothing to do with the location of buried treasure. In other words, the treasure hunting is being done at the wrong spot on the island. And this is one reason why I think the Oak Island team has steered into Nolans path. He also concentrated on areas of the island that are not a part of the Smiths Cove swamp ; while Dan Blakenship zero'd in on the swamp and "cistern" area (and after all those years - never found anything at this specific area of the Island).

Finally! We have someone who comes up with a truly logical and well thought out theory for the real purpose of the so called money pit. In retrospect the need for drinking water for sea going ships in those times was always an issue and with the ship traffic thru that area being high, some entrepreneur saw an opportunity and moved forward with it. Wow!

On another note, as far as Dan Blankenship not truly wanting to bury the hatchet with Nolan, could the real reason be that as viewers in the show were losing interest and advertisers were becoming concerned with investing more money, the "Nolan" angle was an attempt to get viewers back and as such Dan and the others had to give a percentage of their TV revenue to Nolan?

 

[digger460]

I for one agree that these brothers and there partners are just trying to showcase new treasure hunting tech and to recap some money they have lost over the years. This island is not holding any treasure if so it was taken long ago. The announcer for this show is sure annoying he makes a good hype man for sure. Always trying to get you to tune in.

He's the same guy on Ancient Aliens. Does the samething. At least you know that you will Never no anything about the topic of the show, if he is announcing.

 

[Mike Mercury]

could the real reason be that as viewers in the show were losing interest and advertisers were becoming concerned with investing more money, the "Nolan" angle was an attempt to get viewers back and as such Dan and the others had to give a percentage of their TV revenue to Nolan?

The serious digging and coring in this series has mostly been concentrated in the area where where Blankenship had vast knowledge & experience at. With the recent results, these areas have kinda petered-out. It became time to look elswwhere on the island; and the only person alive that has knowledge and experience of areas away from Smiths Cove & the Money Pit... is Nolan.

My gut feeling is that the reason Nolan wasn't initially involved is because the production company (and the Laginas) were certain Blankenship was the only person they'd need. So, they didn't even bother getting Nolan in on the initial contract.

Even if Dan Blakenship is now not needed all that much for the show, I still hope to see him in new episodes; he is one cool dude !

 

[Robot]

Water...Water...Everywhere...and "Not a Drop to Drink"?

I am at a loss...Why anyone would go to these lengths to build a water desalinization pit on an island with no accessible harbor, with several rivers of fresh water dumping into this bay from the main land?


Gold River, Nova Scotia

 

[Mike Mercury]

I am at a loss...Why anyone would go to these lengths to build a water desalinization pit on an island with no accessible harbor, with several rivers of fresh water dumping into this bay from the main land?

I dunno. Lets find a Delorean, preform the appropriate mods, and find out !

it could of simply been an ideal place to experiment on this with; an opportunity presenting itself (due to the topographical layout of that part of the island).

Lets hear your theory; this is an interesting subject... I'd like to read what others have come up with as well.

 

[Robot]

Freemason's accumulated Treasure... including their Plunder from Havana!

I dunno. Lets find a Delorean, preform the appropriate mods, and find out !

it could of simply been an ideal place to experiment on this with; an opportunity presenting itself (due to the topographical layout of that part of the island).

Lets hear your theory; this is an interesting subject... I'd like to read what others have come up with as well.

The (Untold) Story of The Oak Island Money Pit

The Oak Island Money Pit was constructed by the “powers that be” that were and still are to this day, the secret force that controls the course of mankind on earth.
This organization is known as - The “Freemasons”.

The story of The Oak Island Money Pit begins in the 1760’s
It was conceived by a number of Britain’s high ranking naval officers, who were also Masonic degree members of the Freemasons and belonging to the Masonic “Premier Grand Lodge of England”.
These Masons were members of the Whig Party opposed to the next successor to the throne, the unstable King George III.
These members were:
Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers — Vice Admiral - Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge — Premier Grand Lodge of England
George Anson, Baron Anson — Admiral of the Fleet
George Keppel, 3rd Earl of Albemarle - Commander-In-Chief
Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel — Rear Admiral — Brother to George Keppel
William Keppel — Lieutenant-General — Brother to George Keppel
George Pocock — Admiral — Commander of the Invasion of Havana
and
Benjamin Franklin — First Grand Master of Pennsylvania who met in 1760 with the Grand Master of England to discuss their plan.

The Mason’s plot originated after King George III’s destruction of the Whig’s political power with his redirection of this power to the Tory Party, and the Mason’s concern of the imminent invasion of England, during the Seven Years’ War, by the joint forces of France and Spain. Spain outlawed all forms of secret organizations, including the Freemasons.

The Mason’s plan was to redirect a fortune to the “New World” (North America), to enable the transfer of the Masonic organization, if and when these fears materialized.
Their plan entailed the capture of Havana in 1762.
Havana’s Morro Castle was the Fort Knox of Spain, holding the South and Central America’s gold supply prior to its shipment to Spain.
The invasion of Havana was under the command of George Keppel, with Admiral George Pocock and Keppel’s two brothers Augustus and William Keppel, commanding the actual attack. They were successful with the capture of Havana and Fort Morro and its unprecedented amount of treasure. They also captured a number of the Spanish Fleet, which was needed to accomplish their plan. Accordingly, Admiral Pocock returned to England with the main English fleet carrying a portion of the treasure, while Augustus and William Keppel along with their crew and Masonic engineers all sworn to secrecy, manned the Spanish Galleons and the British Man of War Vessels. This treasure was diverted to a small island off the coast of New England and Nova Scotia now called Oak Island.

At Oak Island the treasure was buried based on the Masonic “Royal Arch” (Enoch’s Temple) consisting of nine arches going down nine levels by way of a main shaft (The Money Pit) which was dug down to the bedrock. From the ninth level another tunnel was constructed which ran back up to a point above the known water level, roughly 20 feet underground and at this point an enormous cavern was built to hold the treasure. The treasure was carted down the main shaft and placed up into this cavern. To conceal their plot they had the 8 Spanish ships dismantled with all the wooden parts not used in the construction of the shaft, tunnels and cavern burnt and all the metal parts (canons, anchors and bolts) were placed at the bottom of the main shaft. Flood tunnels were built out to the ocean to booby trap any treasure seekers attempts to follow down the main shaft. A large stone was placed at the air lock (8th level) as bait to activate the flooding. This stone had strange engravings on it to entice any unworthy treasure seekers to pause and take the bait (stone) away for deciphering, thus allowing time for the tunnels and main shaft to fill with water and be destroyed forever. The Masons knew exactly by their calculated mark above ground where the treasure cavern below ground was located, and could access it by digging down 20 feet.

Once the treasure was secured in the cavern and all the evidence was hidden from the island, it was documented that the Keppels sailed back to England with a few ships and a small portion of the treasure. They claimed that the remainder of the fleet had sunk in a hurricane on route.

The Masons left several markers on the island to relocate the treasure.
1 large triangle or more precisely a crude Sextant
Several drilled holed stones
1 large stone cross
These combined markers along with the Star Map are used to cross triangulate and a set degree on the sextant point to the “X” where the cavern is today located.

Is the treasure still in this cavern?

I believe it was removed in 1795

One of the three original discoverers of the Money Pit was Daniel McGinnis, who stated he was drawn to the island when he noticed strange lights appearing on the island just prior to his discovery.
These lights were made by the Freemasons when they returned for their treasure.
This Masonic party was headed up by George Washington, President of the United States — acting Grand Master of the Washington DC Masons.

The treasure’s vast fortune was used to further the power of the Freemasons in the new world and their plan of becoming “The New World Order”.

 

[Not Peralta]

,If you were on Oak Island what would your NEW YEARS resolution be HAPPY NEW YEARS NP