I was on board Coast Guard Cutter Acushnet WMEC 176 when we encountered loss of electronic power while towing a electronic surveillance buoy. A sudden fog bank arose out of nowhere, and the tow line went limp. We then observed said object on our stern at @ 220 degrees to bow. It didn't leave until a Navy fighter appeared. It accelerated at incredible speed. The ships log was taken, and we were told that "Nothing has happened, and that's an order".
((NUFORC Note: Date is approximate. We have inquired as to what a more accurate date might be. PD))
((NUFORC Note: Date is approximate. We have inquired as to what a more accurate date might be. PD))
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Gulf of Mexico
USA
@15 minutes
@15 minutes
oval
FL
Occurred : 6/1/1976 14:00 (Entered as : 1976 @2 p.m.) Reported: 10/12/2002 11:32:52 PM 23:32 Posted: 10/15/2002 Location: Gulf of Mexico, FL Shape: Oval Duration: @15 minutes Characteristics: There were lights on the object, There were aircraft in the vicinity or aircraft chasing the object, There were electrical or magnetic effects
I was on board Coast Guard Cutter Acushnet WMEC 176 when we encountered loss of electronic power while towing a electronic surveillance