Treasure Hunting History and Theories

The Oak Island team may have made a historic discovery with a copper plate that could predate the Money Pit by over a century. This finding supports the theory that Phipps, who salvaged the Concepcion, might have been involved in treasure activities on Lot 5. Phipps, with Captain Andrew Belcher, recovered significant treasure from the Concepcion, but less was delivered to the English crown, suggesting possible treasure transfer to Oak Island.

What is the significance of the copper plate found on Lot 5?

• It may predate the Money Pit discovery by over a century.

• It is made of pure gold.

• It was found in the Money Pit.

• It contains a map to the treasure.

Who is believed to have been on Lot 5 in the late 1600s?

• Christopher Columbus

• Sir Francis Drake

• Captain Kidd

• William Phipps

What was the Concepcion?

• A British warship

• An ancient Roman vessel

• A famous pirate ship

• A Spanish treasure ship

In what year did Phipps make successful salvages of the Concepcion?

• 1665

• 1701

• 1687

• 1641

How much treasure did Phipps recover during his first mission?

• More than 50 tons

• Less than 10 tons

• More than 34 tons

• Exactly 100 tons

Who assisted Phipps in his second mission to the Concepcion?

• Henry Morgan

• Captain Andrew Belcher

• Blackbeard

• Sir Walter Raleigh

What is the theory about the treasure from the Concepcion?

• It was given to pirates.

• It was buried in the Dominican Republic.

• It was transferred to Oak Island.

• It was lost at sea.