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In
the past 100 years, the Bermuda Triangle has claimed over 1000 lives.
In reality, that is only 10 a year. Though these lives lost are
tragedies, this is not that incredible of a figure. It is how they died
that have sparked many legends. These flames were given fuel by V.
Gaddis article in "Argossy: Magazine of Masterpiece Fiction" where the
term "Bermuda Triangle was first used.
The first legends of the
Bermuda Triangle begin already with Cristopher Columbus. As a captain,
he was greatly respected, and his brave sailing efforts helped
revolutionize the world. Much of the information we have about Columbus
is picked up directly from his journal, so we are able to trace his
footsteps to the New World. His first problem occured as he ran into the
Sargasso Sea. The crew was greatly disappointed when seaweed and land
birds were sighted, but after a few days no land was to be seen. Soon
after, Columbus reported his compass acting strangly. He did not report
this to his crew due to their deep superstitions. Days later, Columbus
saw a large meteor fall from the sky. He described it as "a large ball
of light fallen from the sky." It is unsure whether he mentions this
occurences in awe, because of its great size, or in fright. Later in
their trip, Columbus and a few crew members sighted a few dancing lights
on the horizon. They wandered about in the Carribbean for over a week
yet before sighting land.
Since Columbus, as many as 100 ships
and planes have been reported missing, taking over 1000 lives. A select
few of them are reported here...
1872: The Mary Celeste
1945: The disappearance of 5 Navy avengers - Flight 19
1947: Army C-45 Superfort vanishes 100 miles off Bermuda
1948: Four-engined Tudor IV lost with 31 lives
1948: DC-3 lost with 32 passengers and crew
1949: Second Tudor IV vanishes
1950: Giant US Air Force Globemaster lost
1950: American freighter, SS Sandra (350 ft), sinks without a trace
1952: British York transport plane lost with 33 aboard
1954: US Navy Lockheed Constellation vanishes with 42 aboard
1956: US Navy seaplane, Martin p5M, dessappears with crew of ten
1962: US Air Force KB-50 tanker plane lost
1963: Marine Sulpher Queen vanishes without a trace
1997: Passengers dissappear from German yacht
Other
people believe that the Triangle houses the famous lost city of
Atlantis. No evidence has been brought forth to prove this theory, but
many claim to have seem or "felt the powers" of the lost city. Other
people look at the lack of information and mystery involved and turn to
the only other possible solution--Aliens! Again, there is little
evidence to show any sign of UFOs in the area. Several people have
claimed to have made UFO sightings, but even popular UFO experts and
enthusiasts do not support the photographs involved.
Perhaps
the ocean is to remain a secret to man, a mystery, to keep us away from
the power nature truly has over man. This mystery can serve as a
warning and to inspire awe into men's heart, looking at the greatness
and power this great Creation.
I
don't claim to have discovered the truth as many other researchers do,
but would rather lay evidence before and let you judge for yourself. I
find that so many legends are purely fictitious myths. However, cynics
often go too far in their criticisms, making their claims less credible.
The area is undoubtedly an area of great tragedy and even mystery. Many
good points have been pointed out by scholars, historians, and
scientists alike.
1. Tropical Weather. Many short and intense
storms build up quickly and dissipate quickly, undetected by satellite
surveillance. These even hold such dangerous elements as waterspouts
that could easily destroy any passing plane or ship.
2. Amateur
Sailors. This area is a boon for the inexperienced or unknoweledged
boater. The Coast guard gets over 8000 distress calls a year (more than
20 a day!). However, most are sailors who have run out of gas or
encountered some other foolish problem. The beautiful area is highly
deceptive in its calmness, so sailors are often not prepared for what
the sea can throw at them.
3. Underwater Earthquakes. Though
none have been officially recorded, scientists have found a great deal
of seismic activity in this area. In shallow areas, underwater
earthquakes have the power to cause such disturbances such as the
tsunamis of the far east.
4. The Gulf Stream. This ocean
current is extremely strong. It has been reported to move faster than 5
mph in some areas. This is enough to throw many boaters hundreds of
miles off coarse because they did not know how to compensate for the
current. This, combined with the unusual effects of magnetism on the
area, is the cause of many confused sailors.
5. Pirates. A common way to
get into the drug smuggling business in the '70s and '80s was to pirate a
boat for your business. Suspicion also arises at the coincidence of the
World Wars and the greatest count of mysterious acts in the Triangle.