Artifact Searcher Era

Fluke anchor

Unknown

Fluke anchor — Searcher Era Artifact found at Money Pit, Oak Island, Nova Scotia. Dated: Unknown
Fluke anchor — Unknown
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location Money Pit area, 127 ft depth (Lot 18)
Discovered 1931
Dating Unknown
Category Artifact
Era Searcher Era

About This Artifact

Found alongside axe and pick at same depth

Historical Context

Chappell expedition

Where It Was Found

Found at Money Pit area, 127 ft depth — the original 1795 excavation shaft on Oak Island, Nova Scotia.

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