Material Searcher Era

Putty layer

Unknown

Putty layer discovered at 50 feet depth in the Money Pit
Putty layer — Unknown
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location Money Pit, 50 ft depth (Lot 18)
Discovered c. 1804
Dating Unknown
Category Material
Era Searcher Era

About This Material

Thick layer of putty (ship's putty/sealant) across a timber platform

Historical Context

Onslow Company

Where It Was Found

Found at Money Pit, 50 ft depth — the original 1795 excavation shaft on Oak Island, Nova Scotia.

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