Heritage may be drifting out with the tide on Oak Island, though.

Nevertheless, the town has renewed existing leases on Oak Island through 2050.

Oak Island, also in Mahonne, is believed to have treasures buried in it.

Oak Island is approximately three miles long and one mile wide.

The settlement grew to include a mill, chapel and burial ground at Oak Island.

Oak Island has been a staple of treasure literature with the first published account appearing in 1863 and new books appearing on regular basis.

The highest amount measured was from Oak Island, where 17.5 inches (445 mm) was registered.

Italics denote former communities consolidated into the town of Oak Island in 1999.

Construction then moved upriver to Oak Island to complete the vessel.

It has become the symbol for Oak Island and can be seen on many of the souvenirs sold there.