Oak Island as Maritime Infrastructure: Archaeological Evidence of French Colonial Features
Abstract
This report summarizes archaeological and surveying findings on Oak Island, Nova Scotia, including French artifacts such as naval buttons, box drains, and drainage systems consistent with colonial French maritime practices. The document describes these features and compares them to known French port infrastructure in Nova Scotia. Interpretations are clearly separated from documented evidence.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Historical and Cultural Archaeology Studies
Maritime and Coastal Archaeology
Canadian Identity and History
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Open Science Framework
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Preprint