For decades, unexplained encounters with unidentified objects have not been limited to the skies. Beneath the ocean’s surface, military submarines from multiple nations have reported interactions with fast-moving, intelligent, and technologically superior objects commonly referred to as Unidentified Submerged Objects (USOs). These encounters, discussed in detail on Jim Harold’s Paranormal Podcast, raise serious questions about what may be operating in Earth’s oceans and why official acknowledgment remains minimal.
Why Submarine Encounters Are Uniquely Concerning
Submarines operate in extreme isolation, with little margin for error. A single hull separates the crew from crushing ocean pressure, and in the case of ballistic missile submarines, these vessels carry nuclear weapons capable of triggering global catastrophe. Any unidentified object interacting with such platforms represents not only a mystery but a significant strategic and security concern.
Reports from submariners are especially notable because these individuals rely on advanced sonar, navigation systems, and strict operational protocols. When unexplained objects are detected repeatedly under such conditions, dismissing the encounters becomes increasingly difficult.
Soviet Navy Encounters and the “Croakers”
During the 1970s and early 1980s, the Soviet Navy documented numerous underwater encounters involving strange acoustic signals. These sounds resembled croaking or frog-like noises, leading Soviet crews to nickname the objects “Kavaki,” meaning “croakers.”
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According to the accounts, these submerged objects demonstrated extraordinary capabilities:
- They could rapidly approach and withdraw from submarines
- They circled vessels in a deliberate manner
- They displayed speeds far exceeding known underwater technology
Initially, Soviet analysts suspected advanced American devices. However, the performance of these objects quickly ruled out known U.S. technology. The conclusion was troubling: whatever these objects were, they did not belong to any recognized military power. Although studies were reportedly conducted, their findings remain classified, and public information largely disappeared following the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Chinese Military Observations and Silent Documentation
Public information about Chinese encounters with UFOs and USOs is scarce, but evidence suggests that China has quietly taken the phenomenon seriously. Since the late 1970s, particularly after China began opening up to the world, the country has reportedly collected and analyzed a large number of UFO reports, comparable in volume to those in the United States.
China’s military is said to operate a structured, multi-level reporting system that gathers sightings from across the country and subjects selected cases to deeper analysis. While underwater sightings are rarer than aerial ones, China’s heavy naval presence in strategic waterways such as the South China Sea makes it highly likely that USO incidents are monitored, even if never publicly discussed.
A Pattern That Predates Modern Technology
One of the most compelling aspects of submarine and maritime UFO encounters is their historical consistency. Accounts stretching back centuries describe objects emerging from or interacting with the ocean in ways that closely resemble modern reports.
A well-documented case from August 12, 1825, recorded by Royal Navy ship physician Andrew Bloxom, describes a glowing orange orb rising from the ocean at night. The light was so intense that objects on the deck were clearly visible. The object submerged, re-emerged, and eventually disappeared. This account predates modern aviation and submarine technology by generations.
A similar incident occurred nearly 150 years later in 1971, involving the USS John F. Kennedy. A glowing orange object appeared near the aircraft carrier, coinciding with system disruptions and a rapid shift to battle stations. The similarities between these two events suggest a long-standing phenomenon rather than isolated anomalies.
Shapes, Behavior, and Possible Changes Over Time
Most reported USOs appear to maintain their shape and structure while transitioning between water and air. Spherical objects are among the most frequently described, often glowing orange or appearing metallic gray when unilluminated.
Triangular objects represent a notable development. While rare or uncertain in earlier reports, triangular USOs begin appearing more consistently from the late 1970s onward. This raises questions about whether the phenomenon has evolved or whether earlier observers lacked the means to accurately identify such shapes.
Even in the 19th century, sailors reported mechanical-looking objects over open oceans. An 1870 account from the middle of the Atlantic Ocean describes a structured craft flying beneath cloud cover at a time when no known human technology could explain such behavior.
Transmedium Capabilities: The Defining Feature
Perhaps the most significant finding discussed in the source material is that most USO encounters are transmedium in nature. Based on a dataset of over 670 carefully selected cases:
- More than half involved objects entering or exiting the water
- Roughly one-fifth were observed exclusively underwater
- A smaller percentage hovered just above the water’s surface
These objects appear capable of moving between air and water without visible propulsion, without slowing down, and without changing shape. Such performance defies conventional engineering and challenges current understanding of physics.
Why Militaries Remain Silent
The lack of official acknowledgment may not stem from disbelief but from uncertainty. Admitting the presence of unidentified objects capable of outperforming submarines and disabling systems would raise profound questions about national security, technological superiority, and defense readiness.
For military institutions, acknowledging such encounters without an explanation may be seen as more destabilizing than remaining silent.
Submarine UFO encounters represent one of the most overlooked yet potentially significant aspects of the unidentified phenomena. Reported by multiple nations, spanning centuries, and involving trained military personnel, these incidents display remarkable consistency in behavior and capability.
Whether the explanation lies in unknown natural processes, undisclosed technology, or something entirely beyond current understanding, one fact remains clear: the oceans may conceal advanced phenomena that humanity has yet to fully comprehend, and militaries around the world may know more than they are willing to admit.
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