Artifact Colonial

Ship spikes (numerous)

Various; 17th-18th century

Ship spikes found across Oak Island from swamp to Money Pit
Ship spikes (numerous) — Various; 17th-18th century
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location Swamp and across island
Discovered Multiple seasons
Date Range 1600 AD – 1799 AD
Category Artifact
Era Colonial

About This Artifact

Found from Swamp to Money Pit; possibly from docking wharf for unloading cargo

Historical Context

Multiple finds

Where It Was Found

Found at Swamp and across island — the triangle-shaped swamp on Oak Island's southeastern quadrant.