Science, 5-242, reports that on Feb. 24, 1885, the Innerwich was somewhere between Yokohama and Victoria. The captain was roused at midnight by his mate, who had seen “something unusual in the sky.” He went on deck and saw “the sky turning fiery red. ‘All at once, a large mass of fire appeared over the vessel, completely blinding the … [Read more...] about From the puritanic publication, Science
1885
Peasants and meteorites
September falls of meteorites/stones in storms:St. Leonards-on-sea, England, Sept. 17, 1885 (Annual Register, 1885)Sweden, Sept. 24, 1883 (Nature, 29-15)Cardiff, Sept. 26, 1916, accompanied by lightning flash (London Times, Sept. 28, 1916) Writes Fort: “It is said [in Science Gossip, n.s., 6-65] that, though meteorites have fall in storms, no connection is supposed to … [Read more...] about Peasants and meteorites
Peasants and meteorites
September falls of meteorites/stones in storms:St. Leonards-on-sea, England, Sept. 17, 1885 (Annual Register, 1885)Sweden, Sept. 24, 1883 (Nature, 29-15)Cardiff, Sept. 26, 1916, accompanied by lightning flash (London Times, Sept. 28, 1916) Writes Fort: “It is said [in Science Gossip, n.s., 6-65] that, though meteorites have fall in storms, no connection is supposed to … [Read more...] about Peasants and meteorites
Strange object in Bermuda
On Aug. 27, 1885, about 8:30 a.m., Mrs. Adelina D. Bassett and Mrs. L. Lowell in Bermuda witnessed “a strange object in the clouds, coming from the north.” They were somewhat alarmed, but watched it steadily for some time. “It was of triangular shape, and seemed to be about the size of a pilot-boat mainsail, with chains attached to the bottom of it. While crossing the land it … [Read more...] about Strange object in Bermuda
I think we’re fished for
On Aug. 27, 1885, about 8:30 a.m., Mrs. Adelina D. Bassett and Mrs. L. Lowell in Bermuda witnessed “a strange object in the clouds, coming from the north.” They were somewhat alarmed, but watched it steadily for some time. “It was of triangular shape, and seemed to be about the size of a pilot-boat mainsail, with chains attached to the bottom of it. While … [Read more...] about I think we’re fished for