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Id 135
Date 1749-11-04
Location -country na / -region na / -city na
Database p strange lights

Large ball of blue fire observed near the surface of the water "at about 3 miles distant" and then approaching the ship and destroying its top-mast with a loud explosion. Observation made by Mr. Chalmers on board the ship "Montague", commanded by Admiral Chambers.

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NEWSPAPER Morning Post and Daily Advertiser (London, United Kingdom)

1783-08-25, Issue 3288

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