Unidentified object sighted in July 1958 near 16°N 76°W

Summary

A U.S. Coast Guard officer reported an unidentified object in July 1958. The sighting occurred near the coordinates 16°N 76°W and lasted eight minutes. The object was initially heading east, then changed direction to northeast before disappearing. It made no sound and was surrounded by a white haze with three intermittent lights. The lights did not resemble jet engine exhaust.

The report concluded there was insufficient data to determine the object's nature. Although an extraterrestrial sighting was considered possible, confirmation was not possible. The testimony of multiple witnesses on the ship's bridge added credibility, but the object remained unidentified.