A bright object seen from a transatlantic ship

Summary

An RAF officer observed a bright, round object in the sky during a voyage on the Cunard Liner Caron in October 1952. The testimony describes a brilliant, disc-shaped object with intense light, similar to a welding torch, that appeared for a few seconds and then gradually disappeared. The officer estimated the object to be farther away than a pink cloud visible near the ship. Although various explanations, such as a meteor or aircraft, were considered, no definitive conclusion was reached. The report includes coordinates and environmental details, such as the sun's position and the exact time of the sighting.