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
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
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.