Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record Card — Sighting of 14 Dec 61
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A report of a multi-colored, fast-moving object observed by the USNS General W. O. Darby in the North Atlantic on December 14, 1961. The investigation concluded there was insufficient data to identify the object, though it was noted as a probable meteor.
On December 14, 1961, at 150040Z, a sighting of an unidentified aerial object was reported by the USNS General W. O. Darby in the North Atlantic, specifically at coordinates 50.31N 17.30W. The object was described as blue, white, red, and green in color, moving at a fast speed on a northwesterly heading. The witness reported that the object maintained a glide path and exhibited a 'sparking' effect as it crossed the ship's bow from port to starboard. At the time of the observation, the weather conditions were reported as cloudy with a rough sea and wind from the south-southeast at Force 7. The incident was documented via a staff message and subsequently processed on a Project 10073 record card. The official evaluation noted that the object was not within any known missile range. While the characteristics observed were consistent with a meteor, the lack of duration data and the fact that the object maintained a low altitude rather than a typical meteoric trajectory led investigators to conclude that there was insufficient data to make a definitive identification. The case was ultimately filed under the category of insufficient data for evaluation.
Sparking observed when object crossed bow from port to starboard. MAINTAINED GLIDE PATH.
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Official Assessment
Probable meteor however cannot conclude and case listed as insufficient data.
The object was observed in the North Atlantic off the coast of England. It was not in known missile range. While the characteristics of a meteor were present, the duration was not provided, and the object crossed low instead of at altitude. Consequently, the case was listed as having insufficient data.
Key Persons
- W O DarbyUSNS vessel namesake