A bulkhead composed of oak and cement 14" thick was drilled through at 136'. The drill then dropped 33' to 169', clear of everything, then entered mud and bits of oak in a state of decay to 176' where it struck a solid substance

Who Found: Canadian Oak Island Treasure Co. (Thomas Nixon)
When Found: 1933
Where Found: Borehole #13 from 136 to 169' (approximately 126 to 159' today)
Firsthand / Secondhand
References: R.V. Harris Pg. 119 to 120 Re: Holes # 13& 14. Furneaux's, "The Money Pit Mystery", pg. 78. D'Arcy O'Connor's, "The Big Dig", Pg 72.
Location Today: Presumed to be approximately 10' to 20' north and west of Chappell and Hedden Shafts respectively.
Oddity Factor: 5
Assessment of Authenticity: 4: Possibility that Nixon may have drilled on a slant into 1931 Chappell Shaft
Comments: Compare with Dunfield's and Greene's experiences.
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