Oak Island Season 12: Insider Revelations Hint at Historic Breakthrough in the Money Pit

A Homecoming for the Hunt

It felt like “old home week” for the Oak Island team as they returned to the Money Pit, determined to finish what they started years ago. The Fellowship of the Dig believes they are closer than ever to uncovering the legendary treasure that has eluded seekers for more than two centuries. An Oak Island insider has even hinted that Season 12 could finally mark the moment the fabled treasure is found.

Deepening the Garden Shaft

Rick and Marty Lagina, alongside Duma Contracting Limited, extended the Garden Shaft to a depth of 90 feet in search of a mysterious tunnel located at 95 feet. Metal traces underground suggest this tunnel may lead to the so-called “baby blob,” believed to be a key part of the treasure system.
Marty expressed growing excitement over the possibility of encountering a wooden structure within the tunnel — a potential sign of historical engineering. Borehole H8, which previously yielded parchment, leather bindings, and a marked object, remains another high-priority target.

Clues in the Swamp and Stone Road

Meanwhile, Gary Drayton, Jack Begley, and Billy Gerhardt excavated near the ancient Stone Road. A massive boulder, possibly deliberately placed, drew attention due to its unusual position. Gary speculated that wood found nearby could be ship decking, hinting at the site’s maritime past.
Gary also theorized that the Stone Road might have been a wharf, used for unloading ships — a theory supported by the discovery of chain links, a hook, and barrel staves.

Lot 5’s Mysterious Foundations

On Lot 5, archaeologists uncovered a stone foundation within a circular depression, along with artifacts spanning centuries — Venetian glass beads, a 14th-century barter token, and metal tools possibly tied to Sir William Phips. A concrete-like substance from the foundation matched samples taken from the Money Pit, suggesting a deliberate connection between the two areas.

Carbon Dating Reveals 1600s Origins

The team received carbon dating results from a wood sample recovered in the Garden Shaft tunnel — placing it between 1631 and 1684. This predates the discovery of the Money Pit by over 100 years, supporting theories that the site’s complex structures were built long before modern treasure hunters arrived.

Historical Artifacts Unearthed

Over recent seasons, Oak Island has yielded a staggering array of finds:

• A stone wharf dating to the 1200s

• A ship railing from 660–770 AD — the oldest artifact ever discovered on the island

• British naval officer buttons from the early 1800s

• Roman coins circa 300 BC

• A 15th-century leather boot heel

• A gold-colored knob possibly from a jewel chest

• A lead cross linked to the Knights Templar

These discoveries deepen the mystery and hint at centuries of secretive activity.

The Challenge of the Curse

As the team presses forward, they cannot ignore the island’s most infamous legend — that seven must die before the treasure is found. Six lives have already been claimed. Marty has hinted at “recent events” that he cannot yet reveal, keeping the air of suspense alive.

The Road Ahead

With connections between Lot 5 and the Money Pit now supported by scientific evidence, and multiple discoveries pointing to pre-searcher construction, the Oak Island team is pushing forward with renewed determination.
Could this be the year the mystery is finally solved — or will the island keep its secrets for another generation?

The hunt continues.