War-Era Treasure
One of the biggest reasons that researchers believe treasure could be on Oak Island is due to the many wars that happened such as the French and Indian War, as well as the Seven Years War. At some point, the Franco treasure was transferred from Fort Louisbourg to a vault on Oak Island. It was here that the treasures were hidden in a “money pit” for safekeeping. However, war prevented the French from ever returning and the treasure was lost forever…