Was the Philadelphia Experiment a Real Time Travel Success?

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In summary: ExperimentIn summary, the conversation discusses the possibility of transporting a large ship through space and time, specifically referencing the "Philadelphia Experiment" where the USS Eldridge was reportedly made invisible and transported. The military has released an official statement denying these claims and stating that the experiment was actually an attempt to degauss the ship to protect it from magnetic field-seeking mines. There have been discussions and debates about this topic on various shows and forums.
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I always wondered about this.

Is it really possible to transport a huge ship through space and time?

For those who never heard of this Project. It was an expermiment to make a WW2 battleship invisible and transport it throght space and time. It said that it happened.
 
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Oh boy... The regulars are going to have a blast with this one! Really though, the military even put out an official letter on the subject. The project had nothing to do with transporting it through space and time, and the invisibility had nothing to do with vision.

http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq21-1.htm although this is not the first text I saw put out by the government, I believe it to be accurate. The ship in question (USS Eldridge) was involved in an experiment of sorts to degauss a ship. Because the Earth's magnetic field isn't uniform, moving through different areas of the world (up and down in lattitude more specifically) causes ships to build up a slight electric charge which will throw off the ships' navigation tools such as its compass, as well as make them vulnerable to magnetic field-seeking water mines. It's been awhile since I read anything on the subject, (going by the site nearly verbatim) but anyway an attempt to degauss the ship by placing a bunch of cables with electricity going through them caused the ship to become invisible to detection by mines put in the water.
 
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That project has changed by quite a bit by discussion on the Art Bell show, now mostly the George Noory show: coasttocoastam.com .
 

FAQ: Was the Philadelphia Experiment a Real Time Travel Success?

What is the Philadelphia Experiment?

The Philadelphia Experiment is a supposed naval military experiment that took place in 1943, in which the US Navy destroyer escort USS Eldridge was said to have been rendered invisible to human observers and teleported to another location.

Is there any evidence to support the Philadelphia Experiment?

There is no solid evidence to support the claims of the Philadelphia Experiment. The original accounts of the experiment came from a man named Carl Allen who later admitted to making up the story. There is also no official record of the USS Eldridge being in Philadelphia during the time of the alleged experiment.

How did the Philadelphia Experiment become popularized?

The legend of the Philadelphia Experiment gained popularity through various books, movies, and conspiracy theories. It was first introduced to the public in 1955 by a man named Morris K. Jessup, who published a book about the experiment and claimed to have received mysterious letters from a man who witnessed the event.

What are some explanations for the alleged effects of the Philadelphia Experiment?

Many scientists and experts have debunked the claims of the Philadelphia Experiment, offering alternative explanations for the supposed effects. Some suggest that the experiment was actually a hoax or a misinterpretation of a routine military exercise. Others propose that the supposed invisibility and teleportation were caused by electromagnetic interference or hallucinations.

Has the US Navy ever conducted any experiments similar to the Philadelphia Experiment?

There is no evidence to suggest that the US Navy has ever conducted experiments similar to the Philadelphia Experiment. The Navy has denied any involvement in such experiments and has stated that the alleged events are simply a hoax. The Navy also points out that the technology needed for such an experiment does not exist.

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