Location
Swamp, near Eye of the Swamp
Discovered
Season 7
Date Range
1600 AD – 1800 AD
Category
Artifact
Era
Colonial
About This Artifact
Two large iron spikes recovered by Gary Drayton near the Eye of the Swamp, initially thought to be cribbing spikes similar to those found at Smith's Cove. Blacksmithing expert Carmen Legge identified them as marlinespikes, tools used by sailors from the early 17th century onward for splicing and tying rope on ships. The finding adds to evidence that a large vessel was once present in what is now the swamp.
Historical Context
Gary Drayton, Carmen Legge; The Curse of Oak Island Season 7 Episode 20
Where It Was Found
Found at Swamp, near Eye of the Swamp — the triangle-shaped swamp on Oak Island's southeastern quadrant.
