Structure Colonial

Slipway (wooden)

Dendro: red spruce dated 1771

Slipway (wooden) — Colonial Structure found at Smith's Cove, Oak Island, Nova Scotia. Dated: Dendro: red spruce dated 1771
Slipway (wooden) — Dendro: red spruce dated 1771
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location Smith's Cove (Lot 20)
Discovered Season 6 (2018-19)
Date Range 1771 AD
Category Structure
Era Colonial

About This Structure

Large wooden structure; possibly a wharf/dock for unloading cargo; predates Money Pit by 24 years

Historical Context

Lagina team; Colin Laroque dendrochronology

Where It Was Found

Found at Smith's Cove — the north shore of Oak Island where the flood tunnel system was discovered.

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Lead spoon handle

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Box drains (fan-shaped)
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Large log with Roman numerals (65 ft)
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Large log with Roman numerals (65 ft)

Dendro: trees felled c. 1770
U-shaped wooden structure
Colonial

U-shaped wooden structure

Dendro: 1769 (trees felled)
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