RohanThe First Find
With the use of sonar technology, the brothers found a 17th-century copper coin. They also found other manmade objects. It was an antique Spanish Coin. Many people had visited them when they were on the island, who showed them various pieces of evidence, which showed the presence of treasure.
Lagina’s Loot
During the third season of the show, the brother took help from some more experts to decipher the sonar readings. They made major discoveries during this season. They discovered a stone with Portuguese carvings, a Roman sword, and various other items, and more theories originated from their discoveries.
The French Map
The Lagina brothers got a copy of French map of Oak Island which dated back to 1347, in season 4. The map showed the exact location of hatch, valve, and anchor. This gave rise to another theory which said that the hidden treasure may have come from Africa. The brothers still high in their spirits and aren’t going to give up.
“Life’s a Treasure Hunt”
Rick Lagina believes it’s quite simple: “There’s a story to be written up here. Treasure, perhaps, but it’s a truly wonderful story from a long time ago. Every day it feels like we’re turning a page of a really good book. I still believe.” Rick is passionate about the search and he stated: “To me, life’s a treasure hunt. We’re all on one in our own different way, and we happen to be on a real one right now. But really, life is about reaching your goals and that’s what we always try and do.”
The Importance of Listening
Charles Barkhouse, an Oak Island historian, and the tour guide said: “If anyone is going to solve this centuries-old mystery, it’s going to be the Laginas. While they have the same drive, dedication and, perhaps, stubbornness as their treasure-hunting predecessors, they also something that other searchers didn’t have: a willingness to listen.” Barkhouse went on to say that many of the previous explorers wanted full reign over the entire project. “The Laginas, however, regularly bring people to the island – engineering professionals, technology experts, historians – to help them,” he stated.
A Unique Obsession
Historian Charles Barkhouse has a notion that the island is like a sorcerer with the strong hold on people. He stated: “Putting one’s life at risk to find something that may or may not be buried is extreme. The mystery of Oak Island, though, is that powerful.” The treasure hunt has become an obsession for many. David Blakenship, for example, still resides on the island, and provides a helping hand during a search operation. “No one knows what’s buried here, who buried it or even where it’s buried,” Barkhouse says. “That’s what excites people — the possibilities.”