Declassified UFO / UAP Document
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — Sighting Report, 2 Jul 58
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AI-Generated Summary
The crew of the SS African Planet reported a bright red missile that disintegrated in mid-air on July 2, 1958. Investigators concluded the object was likely a bolide associated with the PERSEID meteor shower.
This document consists of a Project 10073 record card and an accompanying Staff Duty Officer's report dated July 5, 1958. The report details a sighting that occurred on July 2, 1958, at 2115Z, east of Ascension Island. The crew of the Steamship African Planet reported observing a bright red missile traveling from west to east, which subsequently disintegrated in mid-air. The report notes that the message was originally received from the Navy and relayed to the Command Post, with instructions to check with 'Partick' regarding the incident. The investigating officer, Captain Anderson, concluded that there was insufficient information for a detailed study. However, based on similar UFO reports, the officer suggested the object was likely a bolide, specifically a piece of meteorite associated with the PERSEID meteor shower. The document includes a reference to a previous description by a Dr. Olmers for comparison.
However, on basis of similar UFO reports - object apparently was a piece of meteorite (now quite common i.e. Earth now going through PERSEID meteor shower) known as "bolides" or fireballs.
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Official Assessment
Probably a bolide.
The object was identified as a bolide, likely associated with the PERSEID meteor shower.
Witnesses
Key Persons
- Col CarterContacted in Washington
- Capt GregoryRecipient of relayed message