While most are content to curl up with a hot drink and a blanket, browsing through stories of pirates and ancient Templars, stories aren’t enough for others: Rick Lagina is one of those people. The mysterious legend of Oak Island has its roots over 200 years ago all the way back to 1797. A Canadian settler, McGinnis, set out to find Oak Island, when a dying crew member of the infamous captain Kidd tells him that there was a fortune hidden on the island. While some may believe it was a robber’s last evil prank, worth nothing more than loft dust, others still firmly believe that the island is home to abundant treasures.
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When Rick and his brother heard of this legend, they immediately invested their abundant funds to determine the authenticity of these claims and (hopefully) dig up the Oak Island treasure.
Early life and family
Rick Lagina was born on January 25, 1954 in Kongsford, Michigan, United States, to George Jacob Lagina and Ann Lagina-Cavalieri. He has a younger brother, Martin and a sister Matina Lagina. The family was exceptionally close, which gave rise to the opportunity for the brothers to start a lucrative business. Although most of us remember being unsure of the direction our lives would take growing up, Rick is able to pinpoint the exact moment his life changed – he was reading the January 1965 edition of Reader’s Digest when he came across a compelling article about the Oak Island mystery.
Fascinated by the mystique of the legend, he decided that he would make it his life’s work to unearth this treasure.
Career
Before Ile aux Chênes
Before his Oak Island adventures began, Rick had a very inauspicious start. While his brother Marty had a steady career in engineering, owning a winery and a turbine business, Rick worked for the US Postal Delivery Service. It was far from his dreams of grandeur and discovery, but for now, very few options were available to him. That is, until 2006 when her brother agreed to help her achieve her dreams.
Oak Island Tours Inc.
In 2006, Marty and Rick Lagina purchased a 50% interest in Oak Island Tours Inc. The company owns a majority of Oak Island – a spectacular 78% – and derives impressive revenues from the tourism industry. It was the launch Rick needed to start the life he had always wanted. Although Rick had always been a strong supporter, Marty was somewhat skeptical, but Rick was soon able to prove him wrong. Once they qualified for their scavenger hunt license, they began to find items of genuine historical significance, if not absolute value, spreading the legend – and the curse – of Oak Island.
Why Oak Island?
What is the appeal of this Nova Scotia island? What drew hundreds of people to its shores for more than two centuries? More importantly, what is the curse that haunts this island?
While the legend began with McGinnis, it is believed to date back to the Knights Templar, who set out on their pilgrimages as early as 1119. If we are to believe the stories to be true, then secreted onto the island by the Les Templars are two of the most elusive objects in history: the Ark of the Covenant and the Holy Grail. This is not all that is said to be buried on the island, as a wide range of cultural and historical treasures are also believed to be hidden there.
The fabulous jewels of Maria Antionette and the original manuscripts of William Shakespeare are just two other examples. The truth is, no one knows what’s fact and what’s fiction, and therein lies the appeal.
The Curse of Oak Island is a fascinating feature that surfaced about a century ago. Although the origin of the curse is unknown, it is believed that seven men will die before the treasure can be found. While most dismiss this as superstition, the fact that six men died in pursuit of the island’s treasure only increases the mystique and promise that Oak Island holds.
“The Curse of Oak Island”
“The Curse of Oak Island” premiered on January 5, 2014 and has been running successfully ever since.
Produced by Prometheus Entertainment and airing on the History Channel, the show documents the efforts of teams scouring Oak Island for the supposed treasure – primarily funded by the Lagina brothers of course. While some find the show frustrating in progress, teams have uncovered some important discoveries over the years. Some of them – like a metal cross and two skeletons of Middle Eastern origin – encouraged the conversion of theory and speculation into fact. However, the promised treasure shipments have not yet been unearthed, so the show is still filled with speculation and conjecture about the island’s history, and sparked a new passion for treasure hunting in the popular culture.
Private life
Information about Rick’s personal life is just as elusive as the Oak Island treasure. Rick Lagina leads a private life and has not shared any information with the public about his relationships and hobbies. Although it is widely believed that he is single and childless, and therefore remains celibate, this is yet to be confirmed.
Appearance
Rick Lagina has aged exceptionally well, and many are surprised when they find out he’s in his late 60s. Rick has thick, wavy black hair which he pairs with a white beard. He has brown eyes and tends to wear narrow-rimmed glasses.
He is 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) tall and weighs approximately 79 kg (175 lb). He has a slender figure and seems to have a serious personality.
Net Worth and Salary
Before he and his brother bought stock in Oak Island Tours Inc., Rick wasn’t earning a high salary. In fact, it was only with the help of his brother that they were able to make the purchase. Following the success of “The Curse of Oak Island” and income from the tourism industry, Rick’s net worth rose to $2 million in mid-2020. While that’s a far cry from his brother’s $40 million, it still represents an impressive and inspiring journey through a different life.
