Artifact Pre-Discovery

Boatswain's whistle (bone/ivory)

Unknown; possibly walrus tusk ivory

Boatswain's whistle (bone/ivory) — Pre-Discovery Artifact found at Smith's Cove, Oak Island, Nova Scotia. Dated: Unknown; possibly walrus tusk ivory
Boatswain's whistle (bone/ivory) — Unknown; possibly walrus tusk ivory
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location Smith's Cove (Lot 20)
Discovered c. 1885 or 1901
Dating Unknown; possibly walrus tusk ivory
Category Artifact
Era Pre-Discovery

About This Artifact

Made of bone or ivory; could indicate Viking/Norse connections if walrus tusk; craftsmanship suggests ancient seafaring culture

Historical Context

Historical finds; Season 12 revisited

Where It Was Found

Found at Smith's Cove — the north shore of Oak Island where the flood tunnel system was discovered.

More Discoveries

Other finds from Smith's Cove and the Pre-Discovery era

Oak leaf and acorn (Restall collection)
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Oak leaf and acorn (Restall collection)

Pre-1795 (recovered circa 1960s)
Wrought iron scissors
Pre-Discovery

Wrought iron scissors

Pre-mid-19th century
Ruler/set square
Pre-Discovery

Ruler/set square

Unknown
Masonic 'G' stone
Pre-Discovery

Masonic 'G' stone

1967 recovery
Stone and cement foundation (Smith's Cove)
Colonial

Stone and cement foundation (Smith's Cove)

Undated (pre-1795 based on context)
Smith's Cove timber structures (Blankenship, 1969-70)
Medieval

Smith's Cove timber structures (Blankenship, 1969-70)

C14: oak peg ~860 AD (720-1000); beam ~1135 AD (1025-1245)
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