The Glory Days of Maritime Piracy
A piece of history that occurred long before Daniel McGinnis and his friends were born was one of the primary motivating factors for their eagerness to investigate the dirt depression on Oak Island. The years 1690 to 1730 are referred to as the “Golden Age of Piracy.” During this time period, it was common knowledge that a large number of pirates frequented the area around Oak Island. Not only was it a “goldmine” for natural resources, but the vast space offered by it was ideal for these pirates to store any valuables that they may have acquired.
The Glory Days Of Maritime Piracy
The Shaft
Recent discoveries demonstrated that early researchers had already constructed a shaft that was lined with wood. Marty and Rick are under the impression that it was built in the year 1805 by the same people who found the Money Pit in the first place! On the other hand, this only scratches the surface of the issue. The finding of the shaft paved the way for a number of astounding discoveries, none of which Marty and Rick could have fully anticipated prior to their discovery. Since they first began searching for ancient relics on Oak Island, Marty, and Rick have unearthed a staggering 600 different artifacts in total.
The Shaft
