Sognefjord: Submerged object tracked by Norwegian Navy
An unidentified submerged object was observed moving through Sognefjord on November 20, 1972, tracked by police and Norwegian Navy vessels that deployed mines in response.
Background
Sighting Details
On November 20, 1972, an unidentified submerged object was detected near Kyrkjebø on Sognefjord, Norway. The object was observed traveling away from Mårenlandet toward the fjord's southern end around 1:00 p.m.
Witness Accounts
Approximately 15 minutes later, at around 1:15 p.m., five police officers stationed on Kvamsøy independently observed the same object.
Military Response
The Norwegian Navy responded to the sighting by deploying frigates to the area. The vessels took direct action by dropping mines on the object, indicating a significant military engagement with the unidentified phenomenon.
Significance
This incident occurred during a broader period of heightened naval activity in Sognefjord, part of a larger observation and pursuit operation involving approximately 30 naval vessels between November 12-22, 1972.
Connections
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