Artifact Colonial

Miner's oil lamp (whale oil)

19th century or earlier

Miner's oil lamp (whale oil) — Colonial Artifact found at Money Pit, Oak Island, Nova Scotia. Dated: 19th century or earlier
Miner's oil lamp (whale oil) — 19th century or earlier
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location Money Pit auxiliary tunnel, 65 ft (Lot 18)
Discovered 1937
Date Range 1600 AD – 1899 AD
Category Artifact
Era Colonial

About This Artifact

Found with unexploded dynamite during Gilbert Hedden's excavation

Historical Context

Hedden expedition

Where It Was Found

Found at Money Pit auxiliary tunnel, 65 ft — the original 1795 excavation shaft on Oak Island, Nova Scotia.

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