You can clearly see the periscope indicators and ‘cross hairs’ in the photographs. She returned to New London at the end of November 1973 for upkeep and the routine post-deployment standdown leave period. This obviously doesn’t prove anything in either direction. In 1971, the USS Trepang Submarine crew took pictures of a triangular spacecraft and cigar-shaped objects during their journey somewhere between Iceland and Norway's Jan Mayen Island. You can clearly see in the “UFO Photos” above, the ‘cross hairs’ of the periscope, along with the indicator lines. Alejandro Rojas July 15, 2015. Admiral Dean R Sackett said “I only saw Ice”. (Photo: © Official Dolfijn website). These could certainly be a hoax, or these are the real deal and Admiral Sackett is sticking to his security oath. 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From February 22 to March 22 she operated beneath the … Which incidentally, if that’s the case, he has every right to do. These could certainly be a hoax, or these are the real deal and Admiral Sackett is sticking to his security oath. 21-may-2020 - Explora el tablero de oscar iscoa "ovnis war" en Pinterest. Icex-85 03May85 Northpole This obviously implies that it wasn’t ours, and unfortunately doesn’t explain the different objects seen in the pictures. This got started when I heard from one of my sources in Europe that some pictures that I might want to take a look at were making the … She was launched on 27 September 1969, sponsored by Mrs. Melvin R. Laird, the wife of United States Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird, and commissioned on 14 August 1970 with Commander Dean R. Sackett, Jr., in command. (Click for larger version). Trepang spent the early part of 1976 preparing for an extended cruise. An interim four-week drydocking period at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard at Kittery, Maine, preceded Trepang's 1973 operations before she headed south for weapons tests off the Florida coast. They have always been reliable, but you know how these things go, you never really know. I don’t have a version of this, and it is too faint to see on these photographs. To do so, simply click on the link above. In 1987, Trepang completed a Mediterranean deployment. She was launched on 27 September 1969, sponsored by Mrs. Melvin R. Laird, the wife of United States Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird, and commissioned on 14 August 1970 with Commander Dean R. Sackett, Jr., in command. I felt they needed a closer investigation, and Alex has been doing a great job pursuing the truth, whatever it may be, behind them. "Trepang" also maintained an effective "Host City" program with the city of Dover, NH. The photos here displayed are evidence of a “close encounter” between forces of the United States Navy and Unidentified Flying Objects on the “edge” of the Arctic Ocean in March 1971. Back in New England waters for local operations, Trepang again headed south for further tests. The first USS Trepang (SS/AGSS-412) was a Balao-class submarine in the United States Navy.She was named for the trepang, a marine animal sometimes called a 'sea slug' or a 'sea cucumber', having a long, tough, muscular body and found in the coral reefs of the East Indies.. A discussion has been setup on The Black Vault Message Forums specifically for this case file. An Analysis of USS Trepang Encounter. Discover the magic of the internet at Imgur, a community powered entertainment destination. The FBI discovered the plot when Edward J. Mendenhall and James W. Cosgrove, two of the accused conspirators, contacted an undercover agent seeking funds for training and supplies. She was awarded during this time the Joint Meritorious Unit Award (reasons unknown). UFO enthusiasts believed that they were another proof of not only existence but also the presence of aliens on Earth. The translations were created by Reddit user hillside. By the way, feel free to contact them yourself or anyone that you feel can help. Following her return to New London on 5 February 1972, Trepang underwent a routine post-deployment standdown and upkeep, as well as attack submarine training and equipment grooming in local operating areas. He also received a Master of Science Degree in Engineering from George Washington University. Although his investigation is ongoing, I wanted to add some independent points of clarification and verification to the story above. Thank you John Greenewald, Steve Murillo, and also Richard Carlson for some valuable assistance, by the way. Trepang being launched at Groton, Connecticut, on 27 September 1969. Or these pictures are the real deal, and have no relationship with the Trepang submarine USS 674. A United States Navy submarine, it was carrying out tests on its weapons systems beneath the ice cap. The first 3 are real. Components of ‘Trepang’, including mess tables, crew bunks, and engineering, were used in the “Fast Attacks and Boomers: Submarines in the Cold War” exhibit at the Smithsonian Museum of American History from 2000-2003. According to NavSource online: Rear Admiral Dean Reynolds Sackett, Jr comes from Beatrice, Nebraska where he grew up and attended high school. The original anonymous source claims that these: 1) The photos were taken from a United State Navy submarine. She participated in several special operations with the Sixth Fleet during the increased tension brought on by the Yom Kippur War in the Middle East in October 1973. Add your two cents, your opinion, something that was missed, extra information, whatever you would like. However, the original scans, in high resolution, have been posted online. She spent the remainder of 1974 in drydock in annual overhaul. This is all I have so far, and I’ll keep sending you whatever additional info I have. Following sea trials in late October 1975, Trepang returned to New London, which once again became her home port, on 7 November for an intensive post-overhaul upkeep alongside submarine tender USS Fulton (AS-11). Features a YKK #5 Lumifine® glow-in-the-dark zipper, 3 rear pockets and sewn … Background: Early in 1971, following local operations out of her home port in Connecticut, the USS Trepang submarine set sail for the Arctic. When the contract to build her was awarded to … I’ll put up that info as I progress in this investigation. I have used them on information based on Russian UFOs in the past, and they have been very reliable with that. A series of pictures were published in a french paranomal magazine called-Top Secret. As verified by Hullnumber, which chronicles the location of naval vessels: Following local operations out of New London, Conn., Trepang proceeded to the Arctic early in 1971. The Submarine was the Navy’s USS Trepang (SSN 674) and the Admiral on board was Dean Reynolds Sackett. From 22 February to 22 March, the nuclear attack submarine operated beneath the northern ice cap, conducting extensive tests to provide data for her weapons systems, as well as carrying out scientific experiments concerning the movement, composition, and geological history of the cap itself. Here are the examples (it should be noted that the balloons in these photographs were photographed between 1910-1915… a considerable time difference between this case and these photographs. USS Trepang (SSN-674), a Sturgeon-class attack submarine, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for the trepang, Holothuroidea, a marine animal having a long, tough, muscular body, sometimes called a 'sea slug' or a 'sea cucumber', found on coral reefs. They claimed that they received them from an anonymous source. Naval Academy, graduating with distinction in 1956. This got started when I heard from one of my sources in Europe that some pictures that I might want to take a look at were making the rounds. Following local operations out of her home port, New London, Connecticut, Trepang proceeded to the Arctic early in 1971. *USS TREPANG (SSN 674), CDR D.R. Her scrapping via the Nuclear-Powered Ship and Submarine Recycling Program at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton was completed on 7 April 2000. On July 13th, I was sent the following photographs via email. They do have a resemblance. Norway, between 5 and 7 Apr 2003. Navy Arctic UFO photos allegedly leaked by anonymous source in UFO’s July 16, 2015 8 Comments 39,000 Views. Admiral Sackett was gracious enough to take the call, but steered away from the UFO question. Mr. Fernandez posted the following photograph on Facebook: This image shows a striking similarity between two parts of the photo, indicating that someone manipulated the photo. Sackett, operated in Arctic Ocean (Walt Wittmann) 1973 *USS HAWKBILL (SSN 666), CDR Thomas E. Ross, operated in the Bering Sea (Dr. W.K. She deployed to the Mediterranean Sea from June to November 1976, operating with the Sixth Fleet. An extensive refit period, which included drydocking, took place in May and early June 1977. A set of Arctic UFO images from 1971 have set conspiracy forums ablaze. After returning to New London via Faslane, Scotland, Trepang was soon deployed to the warmer climes of the Caribbean Sea, departing from New London on 22 April 1971 and subsequently making port at Frederiksted on St. Croix in the United States Virgin Islands for weapons systems acceptance and evaluation trials. Not to be Released. For the remainder of 1972, she operated off the United States East Coast between New London and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He commissioned the USS Trepang. Or these pictures are the real deal, and have no relationship with the Trepang submarine USS 674. July 7, 2015 Arctic UFO Photos. The original photo gallery is still below, to archive what originally circulated. That is all they have have said publicly so far. The inclusion of Rear Admiral Sackett in the story seems to pan out. From 22 February to 22 March 1971, she operated beneath the polar ice cap, conducting extensive tests to provide data for her weapons systems as well as carrying out scientific experiments concerning the movement, composition, and geological history of the ice cap itself. Upper left it says “Official Photograph. I was also able to track down the official roster and ship logs for the U.S. Trepang for this time frame. Additionally "Trepang" was awarded the 1990 Silver Anchor Award for excellence in retention programs. From February 22 to March 22 she operated beneath the … Although I still have open FOIA requests to other agencies, you can see by this document that the USS Trepang was involved in weapons tests, and seems to coincide with the theory these could be some type of Naval targets used for practice. She then spent three days at Holy Loch, Scotland, before departing for New London. Following local operations out of her home port, New London, Connecticut, Trepang proceeded to the Arctic early in 1971. Her scrapping via the Nuclear-Powered Ship and Submarine Recycling Program at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton was completed on 7 April 2000. In 1971, the American submarine USS Trepang was on a mission in the Arctic Ocean, near Greenland and Norway, to test its weapons under the polar ice. She continued local operations and training off the U.S. East Coast through her change of home port on 1 October 1974, when Portsmouth, New Hampshire, became her new base. The following case was submitted by Investigator/Researcher Alex Mistretta, who can be contacted at: [email protected]. The USS Trepang was in the area at the time but some researchers suggest the information was easily available and could have been used to … Completing a four-week upkeep period on 22 April 1973, she completed a Nuclear Technical Proficiency Inspection before returning to New London, where she completed an Operational Reactor Safeguard Examination on 4 May 1973. There were 3 more pictures of old navy balloons mixed into the set so the black vault just said all of them are ballons. 4) The Submarine was the Navy’s USS Trepang (SSN 674) and the Admiral on board was Dean Reynolds Sackett. Top Secret source and mine are unrelated. He did agree to check out the pictures though email however, so we will see. In recognition of the success of this and other community/education related programs she was awarded the 1990-1991 New Hampshire State Department of Education Community/School Partnership Award. Admiral Sackett denied seen anything unusual while onboard the Trepang. Thank you John Greenewald, Steve Murillo, and also Richard Carlson for some valuable assistance, by the way. While in overhaul, Trepang was assigned to Submarine Squadron 10 during March 1975. Arctic UFO Photos. Alleged Location of the USS Trepang was between Iceland and Jan Mayen Island. While looking at the high resolution version of the photos, you can see the definitely indicators of the Periscope. [1]. Here is what we know so far. On July 8, 2015, investigator and former Navy pilot, Steve Murillo was asked to make a phone call (by request of Alex Mistretta) to Admiral Sackett. Components of 'Trepang', including mess tables, crew bunks, and engineering, were used in the "Fast Attacks and Boomers: Submarines in the Cold War" exhibit at the Smithsonian Museum of American History from 2000–2003. Trepang conducted her final six-month deployment to the Mediterranean between June and December 1997. ): It is possible that the object(s) in the photos above, are a type of weapons system test target, and the photographs are of the results of their shoot down. The truth about what the USS Trepang encountered in 1971 in the Arctic. In 1988, Trepang visited Bermuda, earned the Battle "E" and visited Scotland following a Northern Atlantic deployment. In March 1971 profound images were taken aboard the USS Trepang of an accidental encounter with an unidentified flying object crashing into the Arctic Ocean. Reddit user SquizCat has complied this collection of images from the 1971 USS Trepang Arctic expedition UFO siting that we reported on here.These pictures are much larger and in color; scanned from the pages of the French paranormal magazine Top Secret. Thanks to both users for bringing these to the forefront of the investigation. Trepang Lookbook In March 1971 profound images were taken aboard the USS Trepang of an accidental encounter with an unidentified flying object crashing into the Arctic Ocean. He has graciously allowed the following photographs, and his research, to be archived here on The Black Vault for reference. Top Secret claims that on one of the pictures, there were some inscriptions. The incredible images of Unidentified Flying Objects in the Arctic originated from the USS Trepang, SSN 674 in March 1971. As more information becomes available, it will be added to this case file. That’s just par for the course. He gracefully took two phone calls from Steve and checked out the pictures that we sent him privately. He also served as Commanding Officer of the Howard W. Gilmore (AS-16) [11 June 1976 to 15 May 1978], a nuclear capable repair ship. In mid-January 1977, Trepang participated in Exercise "CARIBEX 77" in the Caribbean. As a UFO Investigator, this is a shame, but to a magazine? She devoted the spring of 1977 to individual ship exercises which included a Nuclear Technical Proficiency Inspection, a Mk-48 Torpedo Proficiency Inspection, and an Operational Readiness Inspection, all of which she completed successfully. Trepang Roster and Crew List. The incredible images of the Unidentified Flying Object filmed in the Arctic originated from the USS Trepang, SSN 674 and were taken in March 1971. Admiral Sackett was gracious enough to take the call, but steered away from the UFO question. It was for the Congo’s Mokele-mbembe project that I was working on. I can also confirm, there was a shipmate by the name of John Klika on the USS Trepang as well. During her voyage from Kittery, ME to Charleston, SC late in 1991 she transited beneath under the 1991 "Perfect Storm". In November 1971, she deployed to conduct independent operations in the North Atlantic Ocean. 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