The Enigmatic Puzzle of Oak Island:
A Treasure Waiting to Be Unlocked
A Mysterious Discovery
While delving into Oak Island Gold by William S. Crooker in September 2008, I encountered a fascinating
revelation about a megalithic cross discovered by Fred Nolan on Oak Island in 1981. This enormous struc-
ture, with arms stretching 720 feet (comprised of two 360-foot segments), sparked a cascade of insights.
On page 175, Crooker describes a lock unearthed among the island’s artifacts, featuring a cross-shaped
keyhole that required two keys to open. This intriguing detail hints that the numbers 3 and 6, represen-
ted by two geometric squares, might be the keys to unraveling Oak Island’s enduring mystery.
The design is as simple as it is brilliant. Imagine Oak Island as a giant lock, the megalithic cross as the key-
hole, and the two squares (3x3 and 6x6) as the keys. Together, they form a precise geometric map point-
ing to the treasure’s location. Even the island’s coordinates, 44°N latitude and 64°W longitude, add up to
108 (36 x 3), weaving mathematics into the enigma. Could the entire world itself be a treasure chest, with
Oak Island holding the secret to unlocking it?
A Treasure Worth the Effort
The sheer effort invested in concealing this treasure is staggering. Elaborate clues, boulders, grids, and
cryptic measurements—suggest that the architects intended for someone clever enough to recover it in
the future. Why go to such lengths? Some speculate the treasure was meant to remain buried forever.
Yet, if that were true, why not simply cast it into the ocean’s depths? The meticulous planning and
abundance of hints imply a purpose: the treasure can and should be found.
But what is this treasure? Gold seems likely, but could it be more—perhaps hidden knowledge or advanced
technology? Some even whisper it might include the Ark—yes, the Biblical Ark of the Covenant.
A tantalizing clue: before 1600, Nova Scotia was known as Arcadia, a name evoking mythical significance.
The Architects: Pirates or Protectors?
The term “pirate,” first recorded in 1574, might derive from “pi-rate” (rate of pi), hinting at a mathema-
tical underpinning to this saga. But these were no ordinary pirates pillaging for personal gain. They buried
their bounty knowing they’d never return for it in their lifetimes. Their mission? To safeguard something
precious from falling into the wrong hands. Who were “they,” and from whom were they hiding this
treasure? The answers remain elusive, but the clues they left behind beckon us to dig deeper, both literally
and figuratively.
Decoding the Cross and Its Keys
The Oak Island Cross, measuring 867 by 720 feet, comprises six cone-shaped boulders, each weighing around
10 tons. Key #1 is the 6x6 Magic Square of the Sun, a grid with arms matching the cross at 360 feet each.
Overlaying this square onto the physical cross aligns perfectly with two massive foundation stones: one near
Fred Nolan’s beachfront house and another at the island’s southern end.
This alignment locks the first key into place.
Then comes Key #2: a 3x3 magic square superimposed over the 6x6 grid. Blue and yellow lines from this over-
lay intersect at the fabled Money Pit—one of two potential treasure sites. Adding another layer of intrigue,
Captain Kidd’s upside-down map of Oak Island offers the cryptic instruction “7 by 8 by 4.” This ties to the
mathematical constant π (22/7 = 3.142857...), where the digits 1-4-2-8-5-7 break into:
1-2-5 = 125 (a 5x5x5 cube),
4-8-7 = a triangular path along the second key’s blue line.
Further evidence emerges from the Westford Boat Stone, once thought to read “1 by 8 by 4” but likely
intended as “7 by 8 by 4.” The weathered “7” suggests a deliberate marker—perhaps taken from Oak Island
or placed elsewhere as a pointer.
Clues in Stone and Soil
A stone triangle, 483 feet south of the Money Pit, once marked the second key’s angle but has since vanish-
ed, along with drilled survey stones. An anecdote from Oak Island Gold (page 178) recounts a boulder moved
by bull-dozer, revealing an iron potbellied stove, knives, and forks beneath it. How did a 10-ton rock end up
atop such items? The discoverers puzzled over this, but could it hint at levitation, an anti-gravity technology
lost to time?
A century ago, flight itself was deemed impossible; perhaps Oak Island guards secrets far beyond gold.
Connections abound: the Great Pyramid of Egypt, the Nazca Lines of Peru, and the Magic Square of the
Sun all resonate with Oak Island’s design. The Money Pit, marked by intersecting blue and yellow lines,
may hold riches, but a second site, within a diamond-shaped area, could house the Tree of Life and π
related knowledge.
This spot might preserve profound technological secrets, with the Money Pit serving as a decoy.
A Baconian Blueprint?
The Money Pit’s water traps, lined with tons of coconut fiber (known as “coir”), evoke Sir Francis Bacon’s
Masonic and Rosicrucian ideals from New Atlantis. The initials “R.C.” (Rosicrucian?) pepper the clues. Biblical
allusions to π surface too: John 21:11 mentions 153 fish, plus 1 for the net, totaling 154 feet—the depth to
the treasure vault (154 ÷ 49 = 3.142857..., or 22/7). Could the treasure include the Ark, a machine capable of
levitation and limitless clean energy, as described in Exodus, Revelation, and Ezekiel?
Nikola Tesla once said, “The only force you need to counter is the electromagnetic force.” An anti-gravity
device powered by free electromagnetic energy would revolutionize the world—a prize worth protecting.
Pinpointing the Prize
Using the 3x3 and 6x6 squares, precise measurements emerge:
The Oak Island Cross’s arm (360 feet) scales to 333.33 mm (1000/3) in a model.
Key distances include:
AB = 2025 feet,
AC = 1125 feet,
AH = 1008 feet,
DE = 675 feet,
DG = 1296 feet.
The stone triangle (K) to Money Pit (M) spans 487 feet, echoing “7 by 8 by 4.”
A straightforward method: angle DG▼DM = 26.565°, with DM = 1448.97 feet.
The six boulders of the cross, including the beachfront marker (A), provide a tangible starting point.
Options like EG (621 feet) to GM (648 feet) at a 90° turn offer practical paths to the Money Pit.
A Legacy of Discovery
Oak Island’s architects—whether pirates, protectors, or visionaries—crafted a puzzle spanning centuries.
The Money Pit may glitter with gold, but the second site could unlock humanity’s future. Transparency in
excavation is crucial; past blunders, like moving boulders without understanding their purpose, have cost
us dearly. With careful probing and these decoded clues, the treasure—material and intellectual—awaits.
Will we rise to the challenge and claim it?