Artifact Colonial

Copper ship nails (pair, 1720-1760)

1720-1760 (Carmen Legge)

Copper ship nails (pair, 1720-1760) — Colonial Artifact found at Island General, Oak Island, Nova Scotia. Dated: 1720-1760 (Carmen Legge)
Copper ship nails (pair, 1720-1760) — 1720-1760 (Carmen Legge)
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location Lot 5 - circular stone foundation
Discovered Season 12, Episode 14 (2025)
Dating 1720-1760 (Carmen Legge)
Category Artifact
Era Colonial

About This Artifact

Two copper nails found near the circular stone foundation on Lot 5 by Gary Drayton and Jack Begley. Artifact expert Carmen Legge determined they are ship-related and dated between 1720 and 1760, supporting theories of maritime activity on the island.

Historical Context

The Curse of Oak Island Season 12 Episode 14; Carmen Legge

Where It Was Found

Found at Lot 5 - circular stone foundation — Oak Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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