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Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Euclid

Special Containment Procedures: All civilian maritime traffic must be redirected away from SCP-XXXX as to maintain an exclusion zone, designated Zone-Δ, around SCP-XXXX. Two (2) Three (3) Nautical Patrol Teams must patrol Zone-Δ at all times. Additional aerial and/or nautical surveillance teams may be deployed to maintain Zone-Δ at the discretion of the 4/XXXX Clearance/Security Director assigned to SCP-XXXX. Entering SCP-XXXX, via any mode of transport that is incapable of counteracting the effects of SCP-XXXX-1-B, is only allowed for testing purposes. A meteorological survey of the areas surrounding SCP-XXXX must be conducted on a bi-weekly basis in order to reevaluate the perimeters of Zone-Δ. Any significant changes in the weather conditions that may complicate maintenance of Zone-Δ should be reported to the supervising 4/XXXX Clearance/Security Director.

Description: SCP-XXXX is an area in the Atlantic Ocean, currently covering 544 572 716 km² of the ocean surface. Cloud formation is observed to occur at an abnormally increased rate within SCP-XXXX. This property and the manifestations of SCP-XXXX-1¹ are the only known distinguishable features of SCP-XXXX relative to adjacent areas of the Atlantic Ocean.

SCP-XXXX-1 is a single marine vessel measuring 31 m in length and 6 m in width. SCP-XXXX-1 closely resembles FV The Rebecca² in appearance; however SCP-XXXX-1 is missing the imprint of "The Rebecca" on its stern. The signs of degradation on the exterior of SCP-XXXX-1 is consistent with long-term exposure to salt water. SCP-XXXX-1 only manifests within SCP-XXXX and while not inside the field of view of any person. After an unspecified amount of time, SCP-XXXX-1 will submerge. SCP-XXXX-1 begins to dematerialize once fully submerged.

Any individual that makes visual contact with SCP-XXXX-1 (henceforth designated the Target) will perceive between 1-12³ distinct human figures (collectively referred to as SCP-XXXX-1-A) onboard SCP-XXXX-1. SCP-XXXX-1-A will convey distress towards the Target through auditory communication and body gestures. The Target is not compelled to assist SCP-XXXX-1-A through any anomalous compulsion.⁴ SCP-XXXX-1-A have not exhibited any changes in this behaviour, even when the Target is affected by the properties of SCP-XXXX-1-B. All attempts to interact and communicate with SCP-XXXX-1-A have been unsuccessful.

SCP-XXXX-1-B is the designation for liquid salt water within a 311 m horizontal radius of SCP-XXXX-1. The anomalous effects of SCP-XXXX-1-B manifest when it makes physical contact with any individual or any vessel manned by at least one (1) individual. Upon contact, the density of SCP-XXXX-1-B gradually lowers at an inconsistent rate. In all observed cases, this has led to the submersion of the subject due to the decrease in buoyancy. However the effects of SCP-XXXX-1-B begin to decrease after the subject has been submerged to a depth of approximately 300 m below the surface. Subjects show an increased rate of successfully reaching the surface⁵ if SCP-XXXX-1 has dematerialized and the subject has not been caught by an instance of SCP-XXXX-1-C. Further research is pending in regards to locating the remains of casualties related to contact with SCP-XXXX-1-B and -1-C.

Instances of SCP-XXXX-1-C resemble inverted fish hooks consisting of an unknown white material, reported to be 48±5 cm in length at the shank. The eye of a SCP-XXXX-1-C is connected to a 2 cm thick black coil leading towards the seabed. Instances of SCP-XXXX-1-C have thus far been unable to be removed after piercing human skin tissue. SCP-XXXX-1-C have only been reported in the presence of the anomalous effects of SCP-XXXX-1-B and (like SCP-XXXX-1-B) dematerialize, along with any "caught" individual, a few minutes after the dematerialization of SCP-XXXX-1.

+ Addendum-XXXX#:Expedition-57████

██/██/1957#████: Foundation Operatives successfully boarded SCP-XXXX-1 via use of transport helicopter. Verbal and physical interactions with SCP-XXXX-1-A did not lead to any changes in existing behaviour. This confirmed SCP-XXXX-1-A as a cognitohazardous effect of SCP-XXXX-1. Interior of SCP-XXXX-1 surveyed. Accumulations of an unidentified species of algae were found on and within the mechanical and electrical compartments of SCP-XXXX-1. Steering and propulsion controls of SCP-XXXX-1 were inoperable. Operatives were able to recover a series of items from SCP-XXXX-1 before it dematerialized.

+ Addendum-XXXX#:Item-14

Item-14-001 through -070 are the pages inside Item-14, a paper journal recovered during Expedition-57████. Item-14 was found in a damaged condition. Approximately 84% of its written contents were indiscernible. Readable segments of Item-14 have been transcribed and are presented below:

Item-14-004. Dated: 17/04/1906.

The waves are steady today. It is not as bad as Gregg said. That lad does not belong at sea. I think he is afraid of the water. Look at the boy. There is no strength in him or his arms. They are no good at this kind of work. Not sure why Rebecca cares for him. Guess it does not matter, he is family after all.

Item-14-009. Dated: 21/04/1906.

We have had no luck since we caught our first whale. Dave says it is a Humpback. I do not care for what its called. It is just not enough.

Item-14-010. Dated: 22/04/1906.

Can two different clouds on two different days look the same?

Item-14-021. Dated: 27/04/1906.

Ivan and Will want to turn her around. More whales closer to the shore, they say. The rest does not care as long as they get their pay, when we dock.

Item-14-022. Dated: 27/04/1906.

Just need the money to pay them.

Item-14-025. Dated: 28/04/1906.

The sky seems familiar.

Item-14-031. Dated: 03/05/1906.

Did he sell me a piece of [REDACTED]? There should be land in the horizon by now. Are we getting anywhere in this?

Item-14-054. Dated: 07/06/1906.

I saw it today. It was in the water. It stared back.

Item-14-061. Dated: 11/06/1906.

It hates us. But it does not want us to leave. It wants us to pay back.

Item-14-064. Dated: N/A.

Becca. Please forgive me.

XXXA

Item #: SCP-XXXA

Object Class:

Special Containment Procedures:

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Footnotes

1. It is unknown whether the anomalous weather condition of SCP-XXXX predates the existence of SCP-XXXX-1.

2. A steam-powered ship used for commercial whaling until its disappearance in 1906.

3. The number of figures is observed to correlate with the cloud coverage at the time of contact with SCP-XXXX-1.

4. However a Target, who possesses a high level of sympathy and an unawareness of the effects of SCP-XXXX-1-A and/or SCP-XXXX-1-B, may be non-anomalously compelled.

5. All recorded successful attempts have involved the assistance of diving equipment.