EPISODE 2
The Curse of Oak Island
Season 7 Episode 2
Technologies
Poseidon Barge (in swamp) with Choice Drilling taking core samples.
The company is Indiana based with multiple locations to support customer locations.
Ground Penetrating Radar (Noggin 100)
Rock Swages
2 Islands?
2 islands made of diff soil - drumlets
east = anhydrite limestone
west = compacted slate
No Ship for You
Ship vs. Tunnel
Choice Drilling extracting core samples
20 feet below surface = dry earth
blue clay - similar to that found in the original money pit
In 1804, the Oslo Company drilled down to 90ft in the money pit
At 40, blue clay was found - thought to be water proof sealant.
cap rock
And in this corner...
Fred vs. Dan: SHOWDOWN
Who is the master (of Oak Island)?
Sho 'nuff!
The sorted history between Fred Nolan and Dan Blankenship
Notes on the Triton lawsuit with Mr. Nolen
Chronology of the hunt beginning in 1973
Ownership of the island beginning in the mid 1970's
The above "ownership" link is where I found details about the varying lawsuits and some of the tactics employed. A great deal of info about the lawsuits can be found here.
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