In The Curse of Oak Island Season 12, Episode 9, titled Brick by Brick, the Fellowship of the Dig continued their relentless pursuit of the legendary Money Pit treasures, uncovering intriguing clues in both the swamp and the infamous dig site.
The episode started with renewed hope and excitement as the team dived into their latest mission.
They previously found several artifacts that may be connected to the Oak Island mystery in the swamp.
Gary used his metal detector in Lot 5 and believed he found copper, lead, or gold.
Also, in the swamp, the crew uncovered a previously unknown cobblestone feature resembling a container, sparking speculation about its origins.
The team finds a void in the money pit and a copper button in Lot 5
Meanwhile, over at the Money Pit, the team intensified their efforts to locate the elusive Chappell Vault, a treasure chamber often mentioned in Oak Island lore.
As they dug deeper, they encountered a significant void, a mysterious, cavernous space that raised more questions than answers.
While the void rekindled their hopes, no immediate treasure emerged, adding another layer of frustration to their ongoing quest.
The team also focused on Lot 5, conducting a thorough metal-detecting sweep. Their efforts uncovered several promising signals, including what turned out to be a copper button, possibly from the 1700s.
A team specialist, Emma Culligan, analyzed the artifact and confirmed its historical significance. The button’s potential connection to Sir William Phips, a known treasure seeker, is floated, adding intrigue to the find.
Oak Island team found a link to Spanish treasure
The team encountered more clues in the swamp, including bricks, a discovery they eagerly linked to Spanish treasure.
