Did the Philadelphia Incident Really Happen?

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In summary, the conversation is about the Philadelphia Experiment, where physicist Tesla supposedly made a ship disappear using high voltage electromagnetic waves. While naval intelligence believes something strange happened, it has never been repeated and there is no solid evidence to support it. The ship was not actually in Philadelphia and the supposed invisibility was part of a project involving paint and patterns. The author of the story has been debunked and there is no actual proof of the experiment.
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Hey... My physics professor was telling us in class about Tesla and the experiment he conducted. He supposedly, made a whole ship disappear using high voltage electromagnetic waves...

I was wondering what are thoughts of people on this and whether you guys think if it actually happened or not?


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I wouldn't take the film too seriosuly but naval intelligences believe that something very odd happened, the ship not only appeared to disappear but it disappeared of radar to suggesting light and radio waves where refracted in some way. The British amiralty are n0ot surprising quite tight lipped about it but this experiment has never been repeated, probably because sveral crew lost there lives. Just a guess but maybe the huge electromagnetic waves deflected both light and radio wave, but that's just conjecture, who really knows, tessla maybe?
 
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The ship was never in Philadelphia. The large coils used were for degaussing the ship's hull - this was to prevent triggering magnetic mines. Invisibility was discussed wrt to RADAR and known physics, and optical invisibility was a project involving paint, colors, and patterns. There were men who lived with the ship from the point of construction right through the period of time in question. They say this never could have happened; there was no opportunity for this without their knowledge. They do admit to getting quite a laugh out of the whole thing. Finally, the author of this entire story - Carlos Miguel Allende - has been thoroughly debunked. There was no Philadelphia Experiment.
 
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What is "The Philadelphia Incident"?

"The Philadelphia Incident" refers to an alleged event that supposedly occurred in October 1943, in which the US Navy destroyer USS Eldridge is said to have become invisible and teleported to another location. It is also known as the "Philadelphia Experiment."

Is there any evidence to support the existence of "The Philadelphia Incident"?

There is no concrete evidence to support the claims of "The Philadelphia Incident." The main source of information comes from a series of letters and interviews by a man named Carl Allen, who claimed to have been a witness to the event. However, these accounts have been widely discredited as being fabricated.

What are some possible explanations for the supposed events of "The Philadelphia Incident"?

There are several theories that have been proposed to explain the alleged events of "The Philadelphia Incident." Some suggest that it was a hoax or a misinterpretation of a real event, while others theorize that it may have been a secret military experiment involving cloaking technology or time travel.

Have there been any scientific studies or investigations into "The Philadelphia Incident"?

No reputable scientific studies or investigations have been conducted on "The Philadelphia Incident." The US Navy has denied any involvement or knowledge of such an experiment, and there is no credible evidence to support the claims.

Why is "The Philadelphia Incident" still a popular topic of discussion and speculation?

Despite the lack of evidence, "The Philadelphia Incident" has remained a popular topic of discussion and speculation due to its fascinating and mysterious nature. The idea of an invisible and teleporting ship captures the imagination of many people, and the lack of concrete evidence allows for different interpretations and theories to be formed.

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