TRINDADE SATURN-SHAPED CRAFT (1958 REPORT)

Case-specific gray metallic, solid-looking object reported and photographed near Trindade Island from the Brazilian Navy ship Almirante Saldanha, described with a greenish haze and a ring around its midsection like a flattened Saturn. The photographic case has a long-running hoax debate, which Clark reviews before judging a hoax unlikely.

ANOMALY REFERENCE PICTOGRAM

REFERENCE ONLY — NOT WITNESS ARTWORK

Claims are grouped by attribute so differing descriptions, measurements, and interpretations can be compared without averaging them into a single “fact.”

SOURCE COMPARISON

Reported Craft Appearance

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CLAIM-139055reported

“Clark describes the photographed January 16 object as gray, metallic and solid-looking.”

The UFO Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition: The Phenomenon from the Beginning

SRC-002099 · “Trindade Island Photographs” → “Photographed object”, PDF p. 2643

SUPPORTS

CLAIM-139056reported

“The object was reported as surrounded by a greenish haze or mist.”

The UFO Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition: The Phenomenon from the Beginning

SRC-002099 · “Trindade Island Photographs” → “Photographed object”, PDF p. 2643

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CLAIM-139057reported

“A ring through the object’s midsection gave it the appearance of a flattened version of Saturn.”

The UFO Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition: The Phenomenon from the Beginning

SRC-002099 · “Trindade Island Photographs” → “Photographed object”, PDF p. 2643

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CLAIM-139058reported

“Barauna reported intermittent glittering or flashing as the object approached, uncertain whether from reflected sunlight or its own luminosity.”

The UFO Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition: The Phenomenon from the Beginning

SRC-002099 · “Trindade Island Photographs” → “Approach”, PDF p. 2642

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Multiple claim rows are intentionally retained when sources disagree. ANOMALY does not silently reconcile competing values.

SOURCE COMPARISON

Reported Craft Behavior

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CLAIM-139059reported

“The object reportedly approached the island from over the sea toward Galo Crest.”

The UFO Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition: The Phenomenon from the Beginning

SRC-002099 · “Trindade Island Photographs” → “Approach”, PDF p. 2642

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CLAIM-139060reported

“After disappearing behind Desejado Peak, it reportedly reappeared larger, lower and closer, traveling in the opposite direction at higher speed.”

The UFO Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition: The Phenomenon from the Beginning

SRC-002099 · “Trindade Island Photographs” → “Maneuvering”, PDF p. 2642

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CLAIM-139061reported

“The object appeared to stop briefly in mid-air before continuing away.”

The UFO Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition: The Phenomenon from the Beginning

SRC-002099 · “Trindade Island Photographs” → “Maneuvering”, PDF p. 2642

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CLAIM-139062reported

“After the brief stop, the object reportedly continued out over the sea, diminishing with distance until it disappeared at the horizon.”

The UFO Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition: The Phenomenon from the Beginning

SRC-002099 · “Trindade Island Photographs” → “Departure”, PDF p. 2642

SUPPORTS

Multiple claim rows are intentionally retained when sources disagree. ANOMALY does not silently reconcile competing values.