Shaft 9 Discovery and Analysis

The Oak Island team, guided by treasure hunter Dan Henskee, discovers what they believe to be Shaft 9, a searcher structure from 1863. They measure the shaft, confirming its historical dimensions of 6 by 12 feet. The team also finds a connection between the shaft and a sluice way, validating their discovery. This find is significant in the history of Oak Island, as it may lead to uncovering the Money Pit. The team plans to analyze the data further to guide future excavations.

What year is the searcher structure Shaft 9 believed to have been constructed?

• 1863

• 1850

• 1900

• 1875

Who provided the information that led to the discovery of Shaft 9?

• Craig Tester

• Rick Lagina

• Dan Henskee

• Scott

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What are the historical dimensions of Shaft 9?

• 5 by 15 feet

• 7 by 14 feet

• 6 by 12 feet

• 8 by 10 feet

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Why is the team cautious despite the discovery of the wooden structure?

• The structure is too small

• The structure is not made of wood

• There have been over 40 tunneling operations in the area

• The structure might collapse

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What does the team discover that confirms the identity of Shaft 9?

• A historical document

• A connection to the sluice way

• A treasure chest

• A map of the area

What is unusual about the tunnel discovered by the team?

• It is horizontal

• It is circular

• It is vertical

• It is made of metal

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What emotion does the team feel upon discovering the historical shaft?

• Indifference

• Awe

• Frustration

• Disappointment

What do the team members hope to achieve by analyzing the data collected?

• Understand the Money Pit and retrieve the treasure

• Find a new location to dig

• Sell the data to other treasure hunters

• Build a new shaft

What is considered the best type of information for understanding the Money Pit?

• Photographs

• Oral stories

• Physical evidence

• Historical documents

What is the next step the team plans to take with the data collected?

• Bring it back to the research center for analysis

• Share it with the public

• Destroy it

• Ignore it