Oak Island artifact collection
Sample Modern

Red dye emerging at Smith's Cove

Red dye test showing flood tunnel connection to Smith's Cove
Red dye emerging at Smith's Cove
Location Money Pit → Smith's Cove (Lot 18)
Discovered 1896; Season 6 (fluorescent dye test)
Category Sample
Era Modern

About This Sample

Red paint/dye poured into flooded pit allegedly exposed exit holes at beach; fluorescent dye test in Season 6 confirmed red water at Smith's Cove

Historical Context

Oak Island Treasure Company 1896; Lagina team

Where It Was Found

Found at Money Pit → Smith's Cove — the original 1795 excavation shaft on Oak Island, Nova Scotia.