Paranormal
Keith Ranville
Just when you thought the mysterious and elusive Oak Island treasure hunt had died down, a fresh new perspective on the mystery could overturn the entire context of the hunt and lead us in a completely different direction.
First Nations Researcher Keith Ranville has come up with a very distinctive and interesting interpretation of the Oak Island etchings which differ significantly from the existing interpretations due to his Native Heritage (Canadian) background.
What appeals about this new interpretation is that while the old interpretation, "Forty Feet below two million pounds are buried," relies too much on alphabet mappings, his are based on symbolism directly and provide a more reasonable and logical interpretation of the etchings. According to Keith, the etchings actually point to an island two islands east of Oak Island itself, called Birch Island.
Birch Island
As can be seen, a triangle occupies a majority of the northern part of the island. His interpretation is that the triangle, the very first symbol of the inscription, makes a reference to Birch Island, while the rest of the symbols are engineering instructions. A tunnel may lead from the bottom of the money pit, where the stone tablet was found, but then points towards the right-angled part of the triangle at Birch Island, giving the entire setup an even greater complexity than had been attributed to it earlier. The translation is:
Triangles, two angles,divides, south/north,at triangles right angles,two doors left of triangle,two doors right of triangle,upper,two,tunnels,divides,doors,triangles,doors,divides,upper/lower,three,tunnels. |
These instructions point to what may not be a treasure at all, but an item or items of great heritage and historical value which would interest everyone. In fact, assuming that it old artefacts are buried there would make it all-the-more interesting, as someone had obviously gone through great lengths to hide it and keep people away from discovering the real location.
In addition, regarding the Skull Stone etching found on Oak Island, this was produced by Keith. Possibly confirming the role of pirates in this mystery?
What could be hidden there? We can only know if another expedition takes place to the area. This may be in sight as well, as he has received a letter of recommendation from the Dalhousie University in support of his research.
This page will be updated as news of this comes along. Any questions or comments should be emailed to Keith Ranville.
Update (July 13, 2006)
If anyone has any information, articles, documents, photographs or anything else which could help in the continuing investigation, please contact Keith Ranville at keith_ranville@hotmail.com.
Update (August 27, 2006)
Smith's Cove Stone translation by Keith Ranville.
According to Keith, the top two symbols confirm the money pit symbols as genuine and go a huge way to authenticate their existence. In essence, the four Smith's Cove stone symbols read 'Four Underwater Doors Inside,' that may be somewhere inside Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia. These symbols are also clues towards information regarding the people responsible for this advanced set-up in Mahone Bay, who had an understanding of ancient writing and ancient building. It's quite possible that the people's records are in Birch Island.
The most mystifying clue awaited the workers at the ninety foot level. Here, just before hitting another oak platform, they unearthed a large flat stone on which was engraved a strange inscription that none of them could decipher.
The story or this stone and it eventual fate is one of the many frustrating footnotes to the Oak Island Mystery. More likely a stone with some sort of markings was found, for it is mention in all the early accounts of the Onslow Company's operations, and was reportedly seen by hundreds of persons before its disappearance in 1919. For many years the stone was used by John Smith as a curio piece set into his fire place of his home on Oak Island. There it was examined by many members of later search groups, including A.O Creighton who was partners in the Halifax bookbinding firm of A.H Creighton. In 1865, while he was treasurer of an Oak Island search syndicate Creighton brought the stone to Halifax, where it was displayed at his shop to attract prospective investors in the Oak island project.
Quote from The Secret Treasure of Oak Island by D'Arcy O'Connor.
Update (August 28, 2006)
Birch Island on Google maps
Update (September 15, 2006)
Mr. Keith Ranville, is currently raising funds for this treasure hunting venture and islooking for "partners" to support his efforts on a share basis. The sharestructure will consist of 200 shares as an initial "private placement" offering,the first 20 such shares to be sold for $ 5,000 each, the next 20 for $ 10,000each, the next 20 for $ 15,000 each, then 20 for $ 20,000 each and the final 19shares for $ 25,000 each. Please note that the Province retains 10% of any"treasure" found, and that Keith's business partner, Michael Greco of Ottawa,Ontario holds 10% of the shares for his partnership, financial and businesscontributions to the project, and that Keith will retain the remainder.
The potential for financial gain could be limitless in terms of the projectedtreasure on site, but there are no guarantees given that the existnece of themoney pit has been postulated for more than 200 years and that millions ofdollars have already been spent attempting to locate it with little successto-date, but this is a new theory on the location of the pit which has not beenpromulgated or investigated before and which has had considerable new press inthe past year or so since it has been put forward and does hold out a new logical promise.
By participating in this venture, an investor will be come part of and helpfacilitate a new and exciting approach for a well-pubilicized and verymysterious treasure. And Keith Ranville could use the support at this time to forwardhis exploration.
If you are interested in becoming a significant part of the effort of uncoveringthis treasure by pursuing this new line of investigation in a financial orotherwise, please either contact Keith Ranville directly keith_ranville@hotmail.com Leave Message, or:
Michael Greco
6333 Fortune Drive
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
K1C 2A2
Cell: 613-282-5700
Note that we anticpate that traunch 1 of the $ 5,000 share certificates willclose on or before November 30th, 2006, Traunch 2 by January 15th, and Traunch 3by the end of Febuary, 2007. Upon receipt of a check in the appropriate amountspayable to Mr. Greco, Mr. Ranville's business manager and CFO for this project,investors will receive confirmation from Mr. Greco by email, backed by a signedshare certificate and promissory note within 14 business days of receipt ofpayment. This investment would entitle the shareholder/investors the deemedpercentage of any and all profits from any ventures or business arrangementsrelated to this voyage of discovery, after any and all costs related to it havebeen expensed, such costs being estimated at less than $ 150,000 per year duringthis start-up phase of the work.
Update (December 1, 2006)
Image showing the Oak Island symbol and how it points in the right direction
Update (December 25, 2006)
A Christmas post article which gives an outline of Keith Ranville's background.
Letters of Recommendation
Steve Zou, P.Eng.,Ph.D.
Minning Engineer
Dec 1, 2005
To whom it may concern:
Re: Mr. Ranville'ss discovery of the Oak Island Mystery
Last week, Mr. Keith Ranville came to see me in my office and provided a
document regarding his discovery of the Oak Island Treasure Mystery. He made a Presentation and explained his Findings.
I found that his interpretation of the inscription carved on the stone discovered in 1803 is
very different from others. I believe that his translation has some logic and is reasonable to certain degrees. If his discovery can be proven to be correct, it will have a significant impact on Canada's heritage on the east coast. Therefore I think that his proposed project is worth consideration for support.
Sincerely
Steve Zou, P.Eng.
BEAR RIVER FIRST NATION NOVA SCOTIA
Bear River First Nation
P.O. BOX 210 PHONE: (902) 467-3802
BEAR RIVER (902) 467-3803
NOVA SCOTIA FAX: (902) 467-4143
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October 18, 2005
To whom it may concern:
Please be advised that Keith Ranville has met with the BEAR RIVER FIRST NATION of Nova Scotia and provided a presentation of his proposed research on Oak Island or Mahone Bay. On behalf of the Bear River First Nation, we support this project in principle and look forward to the progress of this endeavor.
Respectfully,
Chief Frank Meuse jr.
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Sault Ste. Marie Museum
January 19th, 2006
To Whom It May Concern;
In the fall of 2005 Mr. Keith Ranville came to visit the Sault Ste. Marie Museum and provided an explanation of his research and his proposed project to the Museum Director / Curator.
On December 29th, 2005 the Museum received a fax from Mr. Ranville asking for a letter of support for his project.
The Management Board of Directors of the Sault Ste. Marie Museum was provided with his information package and his request at the regular meeting of January 19th, 2006.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, we support this project in principle as it relates to the history of Canada and look forward to further developments which may result.
Sincerely,
Mr. Bruce E. Pearce, President
Management Board of Directors
Sault Ste. Marie Museum
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From: Danny Hennigar
To: keith_ranville
Subject: Oak Island
Date: Thu, 05 Jan 2006 08:22:11 -0400
Keith,
Like I promised you, here is my e-mail address and letter of support.
Last evening I looked over the package of documents and drawings you have assembled and have discovered that you have spent a lot of time on this enigma. The energy you have expended to follow your idea is impressive and I greatly respect the tenacity you have shown. The first day I met you, this Fall, I did not really understand the depth of your commitment to this project and have come to realize you are very serious.
I support you and your quest in principle, and hope you are able to find the funding to continue your understanding of the Oak Island mystery. I wish you luck in pursuing a better understanding as you touch base with many Mi'Kmaq elders, reserves, leaders and contacts along the way of your journey here in Nova Scotia. To understand the present, I think one must understand the past.
Kindest regards,
Danny Hennigar
Oak Island Tourism Society
www.oakislandsociety.ca
| Keith Ranville Radio Interview on CKBW Nova Scotia (Download) |
Here is an exclusive MP3 of a Keith Ranville interview from Sunday, October 15, 2006 on CKBW Nova Scotia.
You can also read about his work on Myth and Mystery.com
