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William Phips and the Concepción on Oak Island

RecordOBS-0701
CategorySecret Societies/Groups
StatusUNPROVEN
SummaryA theory that William Phips, a 17th-century treasure hunter, buried treasure from the Spanish galleon Concepción on Oak Island.
OriginThis theory is listed on the Oak Island Mystery website.
Claimed
  • Phips recovered treasure from the Concepción and hid some on Oak Island.
  • The treasure may include silver and gold.
Evidence / consensusThere is no evidence that Phips ever visited Oak Island.
> OBSERVER NOTE:
A historical figure is linked to the island without any direct evidence.

Sources

  1. Popular Theories about the Oak Island Money Pit Mystery

Sources are external and provided for verification. Listing does not imply the Observer endorses their claims.