Captain Kidd and the Hidden Maps
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Captain Kidd and the Hidden Maps
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Captain William Kidd is the name most closely linked to the origin of the Oak Island legend. A dying sailor's confession, first recorded in 1863, placed treasure worth two million pounds on an island "east of Boston." Kidd is the only major pirate known to have buried treasure, confirmed by recoveries from Gardiners Island in 1699. Four maps found hidden in furniture attributed to Kidd between 1929 and 1934 depict an island some believe resembles Oak Island, while 17th century coins recovered on the island during the television series fall within his operating period. Whether Kidd acted alone or in partnership with Henry Every, the "King of Pirates," the tradition connecting him to Oak Island is the oldest and most persistent of all the theories.
Read the full article, with its sources, at https://thecurseofoakisland.com/theories/captain-kidd-and-the-hidden-maps