Artifact Colonial

Rusty hook

1700s or earlier

Rusty hook — Colonial Artifact found at Island General, Oak Island, Nova Scotia. Dated: 1700s or earlier
Rusty hook — 1700s or earlier
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location Lot 26
Discovered Season 6
Date Range 1600 AD – 1799 AD
Category Artifact
Era Colonial

About This Artifact

Could have been used to unload cargo from ships

Historical Context

Gary Drayton

Where It Was Found

Found at Lot 26 — Oak Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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