Oak Island, Nova Scotia (Arcadia) Lots 25 and 26: An Integrated Woodland Naval Command and Logistics Compound Author: Jerald Lee Harrah Independent Historical Reconstruction and Site Interpretation

This paper presents a unified functional interpretation of Oak Island Lots 25 and 26 as a tightly integrated command, logistics, and shoreline operations compound rather than isolated domestic or agricultural parcels. By analyzing spatial relationships, surviving stone features, water systems, and shoreline construction, this study argues that the two lots operated together as a concealed woodland naval support installation. The configuration aligns with known 17th–18th century European military and maritime logistical practices, emphasizing secrecy, compartmentalization, and temporary infrastructure. Later civilian occupation—particularly by Samuel Ball—obscured the original purpose while preserving key structural elements. ⸻