Overview
A recent interview posted on X features UFO researcher Richard Dolan speaking with host Jesse Michels about “Unidentified Submerged Objects” (USOs). In the video, Dolan references more than 670 documented cases and presents new testimony that a massive, disc‑shaped craft allegedly rose from the ocean surface in front of a Navy vessel. The segment is being circulated as fresh evidence in the broader push for governmental disclosure of anomalous aerial and underwater phenomena. While the claims remain unverified, the discussion reflects a growing scholarly effort to catalogue and analyze historical USO reports alongside contemporary sightings.
Historical USO Sightings
Dolan highlighted three incidents that span nearly two centuries, suggesting a persistent pattern of high‑technology objects interacting with maritime platforms. In 1945, crew members of the transport ship Delarof off Adak Island reported a 200‑foot disc emerging silently from the water, circling the vessel twice before accelerating away with a flash of light. The 1825 entry comes from naturalist Andrew Bloxam’s diary aboard HMS Blonde, which describes a bright orange sphere rising from the sea near the Cook Islands, illuminating the deck and performing two ascent‑descent cycles before vanishing. The most recent case, 1971, involves communications officer James Kopp on the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy, who observed a roiling orange‑red object that caused a temporary blackout of communications and weapon systems, prompting a 20‑minute general‑quarters alert. These accounts, drawn from official logs, personal journals, and veteran testimonies, form the backbone of Dolan’s historical dataset.
Data Patterns and Electromagnetic Interference
Analyzing his database, Dolan notes that approximately 10 % of USO reports involve electromagnetic (EM) interference. The incidence rises to 20 % in military‑related cases and spikes to 40 % when witnesses describe “missing time” or encounter non‑human entities. He interprets these patterns as indicative of a deliberate tool or weapon, rather than a by‑product of propulsion. “The consistency of EM disruptions points to an active capability to affect electronic systems,” Dolan told Michels. While the statistical correlation does not prove intent, it underscores a recurring technological interaction that differentiates USOs from conventional marine phenomena.
Retrieval Programs and Naval Interest
The interview also examined historical efforts to recover anomalous technology from the ocean floor. Dolan referenced the Glomar Explorer, a vessel built under the guise of deep‑sea mining but actually employed by the CIA to retrieve the Soviet submarine K‑129. He suggests that similar capabilities may have been repurposed to salvage crashed USOs. Additionally, a former Navy sailor’s account alleges that the world’s first nuclear‑powered submarine, USS Nautilus, underwent a mid‑1960s retrofit that added a specialized side hatch designed to “acquire” disc‑shaped objects from the seabed. While no official documentation confirms such modifications, the anecdote aligns with documented Cold‑War programs aimed at securing unconventional underwater assets.
Implications and Ongoing Research
The conversation reinforces the view that USOs are not a modern novelty but a long‑standing element of naval folklore and, potentially, intelligence interest. Dolan’s compilation of historical sightings, coupled with the observed EM effects, suggests an intelligent presence capable of interacting with advanced military platforms. He cautions that definitive conclusions remain elusive without declassified evidence or reproducible data. Nonetheless, the interview adds a contemporary voice
