Artifact Colonial

1700s spike

1700s

1700s spike — Colonial Artifact found at Island General, Oak Island, Nova Scotia. Dated: 1700s
1700s spike — 1700s
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location Lot 26
Discovered Season 6
Date Range 1700 AD – 1799 AD
Category Artifact
Era Colonial

About This Artifact

Possibly from fishing wharf of pirate Captain James Anderson

Historical Context

Gary Drayton; Jack Begley; Mike West (EM61)

Where It Was Found

Found at Lot 26 — Oak Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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