In early 2025, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (R‑TN) claimed that a senior Navy admiral informed him of an underwater object “as large as a football field” moving at “hundreds of miles per hour” beneath the sea a performance far beyond current human technology (CBS News / AFP, Times of India).
Congressman’s Bombshell Claim
Burchett stated on record: “They tell me something’s moving at hundreds of miles an hour underwater… as large as a football field underwater… this was a documented case… I have an admiral telling me this stuff.” No physical evidence was presented, but the implications challenge conventional naval engineering and human propulsion limits (CBS / AFP report).
Possible Alien Bases Beneath the Ocean
Public fascination has focused on a submerged formation off Southern California known as Sycamore Knoll, once visible on Google Earth and now blurred or removed a development leading to speculation about an alien base or hidden infrastructure beneath the waves (Times of India Science Desk).
Reddit Buzz and Community Reactions
Discussions on subreddits like r/aliens and r/ufo frequently quote Burchett, underscoring how widespread these claims have become. One top comment summarized:
> “It’s always some GOP lawmaker throwing out the most crazy wack conspiracies… When they tell me something’s moving at hundreds of miles an hour underwater… as large as a football field…”
Scientific Context: What Navy Whistleblowers Reveal
Retired Admiral Tim Gallaudet, NASA alumnus and former oceanographer, has described Navy radar and infrared data capturing Unidentified Submerged Objects (USOs) performing physics-defying maneuvers beneath the ocean–air interface. These objects appear to accelerate into water and emerge with no splash or disturbance (Hangar 1 Publishing).
Famous Cases of High‑Speed USO Activity
- USS Nimitz Incident (2004): Pilots tracked a Tic Tac‑shaped object hovering over disturbed sea, which rapidly descended into the ocean and disappeared.
- USS Jackson Encounter (2023): Multiple Tic Tac‑like objects emerged from the Pacific in formation, with no heat signature and immediate disappearance (Times of India).
- USS Omaha Footage (2019): A spherical object hovered near the ship before plunging into the ocean with no splash video later confirmed by the Pentagon.
Why This Matters
Conventional submarines max out at ~40 mph and generate significant cavitation noise at high speeds. A craft moving underwater at hundreds of mph silent and shapeless suggests technology far beyond Earth’s known capabilities. Transmedium movement from water to air without slowing or splash defies current propulsion physics.
Theoretical Interpretations
- Extraterrestrial Origin: Advanced civilizations might be using deep oceans to conceal operations, using transmedium craft that surface only when needed.
- Cryptoterrestrial Hypotheses: Indigenous underwater lifeforms or long-hidden Earth-based intelligences, possibly predating humanity.
The reports of underwater UFOs moving at extreme speeds especially the claims cited by Tim Burchett demand serious attention. Whether these represent advanced alien technology, cryptoterrestrials or undisclosed experimental craft, their consistent presence near military zones and hard to explain behaviors make them some of the highest‑strangeness cases yet. As interest grows, so does the urgency for scientific transparency and multi-modal investigation.
