Faculty: İTİF
Specialization: Computer
Engineering
Group: 657.23
Teacher: Qasımova Zümrüd
Student: Ələkbərova Aynurə
Topic: The Mystery of the
Bermuda Triangle
The Mystery of the
Bermuda Triangle
Plan
What is the History of Theories
Bermuda the and
Triangle? Mystery Explanations
Introduction
What is the Bermuda Triangle?
The Bermuda Triangle, also known as
the Devil’s Triangle, has long
fascinated the world due to the
mysterious disappearances of ships,
aircraft, and people within a loosely
defined area of the western North
Atlantic Ocean. This triangle is
typically bounded by Miami (Florida),
Bermuda, and San Juan (Puerto
Rico), covering an area ranging from
500,000 to 1.5 million square miles.
Origins of the Mystery:
Christopher Columbus (1492): One of the earliest
recorded anomalies in the Bermuda Triangle
region came from Columbus himself. During his
first voyage to the New World in 1492, Columbus
reported strange events while sailing through
what is now the Bermuda Triangle: Around
September 13, He noted his compass needle
behaved oddly, likely due to magnetic declination
—unknown at the time. On October 11, his crew
saw a "great flame" fall into the sea, possibly a
meteor. Later that night, Columbus saw flickering
lights on the horizon—described as a moving “wax
candle.” This could have been native fires,
bioluminescence, or optical illusions.
The Sea Legends (18th–19th Century)
Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, sailors
crossing the Bermuda Triangle region reported
strange and frightening events:
Vessels vanished suddenly, often in good weather
and calm seas, without any distress signals or
signs of struggle.
Some ships were found drifting with no crew, no
damage, and meals still on tables—suggesting the
crew vanished mysteriously.
Sailors also spoke of strange fogs, sudden storms, and
shifting sea currents that seemed to come from nowhere.
Authorities often dismissed these as sailor's superstitions,
or blamed pirates, weather, or human error—yet the
stories persisted.
Defining the Triangle
(20th Century Emergence)
Vincent Gaddis (1964): The term “Bermuda
Triangle” was popularized by Gaddis in a
1964 article in Argosy magazine and later in
his book Invisible Horizons. He described a
triangular area between Miami, Bermuda,
and San Juan (Puerto Rico), where
numerous ships and aircraft had vanished.
Evolving Shape: While its shape is generally
a triangle, its size varies widely in different
reports—from 500,000 to 1.5 million
square miles. Despite this, the common
geographical points remain
Notable Incidents that Fueled the Legend
Flight 19 – December 5, 1945
One of the most famous Bermuda Triangle mysteries,
Flight 19 was a group of five U.S. Navy planes on a
training flight from Florida in 1945. There were 14
men on board, and they were supposed to fly east,
then return. After 90 minutes, the flight leader said
their compasses were not working, and they were
lost. The radio messages were confused, and the
planes disappeared without a trace. A rescue plane
with 13 men also vanished shortly after takeoff. The
U.S. Navy said it was a navigation mistake, but no
wreckage was ever found, making it a famous
Bermuda Triangle mystery.
USS Cyclops – March 1918
The USS Cyclops was a big U.S. Navy ship that carried
coal. In March 1918, it disappeared without a trace in
the Bermuda Triangle. The ship was over 540 feet long
and was one of the Navy’s largest ships at that time. It
had over 300 people on board and was carrying 10,000
tons of manganese ore from Brazil to Baltimore.
After stopping in Barbados, the ship entered the
Bermuda Triangle and was never seen again. It didn’t
send any distress signal. The U.S. Navy searched for it,
but no wreckage or bodies were ever found. It is the
largest non-war loss of life in U.S. Navy history.
Some people think it sank because of ship problems,
enemy attack during World War I, or a bad storm, but
the true cause is still unknown.
Star Tiger and Star Ariel (1948–1949)
These two disappearances are among the most puzzling
aviation mysteries tied to the Bermuda Triangle:
1) Star Tiger disappeared on January 30, 1948. It was
flying from the Azores to Bermuda with 25 people on 2) Star Ariel disappeared on January 17, 1949, less
board. The weather was a little rough, but not than a year later. It was flying from Bermuda to
dangerous. Radio contact was normal, but the plane Jamaica with 20 people. The weather was perfect, but
suddenly vanished without any distress call. No radio contact stopped suddenly. Again, no wreckage or
wreckage or people were ever found. bodies were ever found.
SS Marine Sulphur Queen – February 1963
The SS Marine Sulphur Queen was a large ship, 524 feet long, that
disappeared near the Florida Straits in 1963. It was carrying 15,000
tons of hot, liquid sulfur and had 39 crew members. The ship left
Beaumont, Texas, and was going to Norfolk, Virginia.
On February 4, 1963, the ship sent its last radio message and then
vanished. The U.S. Coast Guard searched for 19 days, but only found
a few life jackets, small debris, and an oil slick. No wreckage or
bodies were ever found.
Possible Causes:
Experts think the ship may have had
metal damage or cracks from age and
rust. Some also believe the hot sulfur
may have caused an explosion, but
nothing was proven.
The Latest known Incident
On November 10, 2024, the latest known
incident in the Bermuda Triangle happened. A
Disney cruise ship called Disney Treasure saved
four people from a small boat named Serenity,
which was sinking about 230 miles from
Bermuda. The boat started to fill with water
because a part called a gasket broke. After
getting a help signal, Disney Treasure sent a
rescue boat and safely saved everyone. This
shows that traveling by sea in this area can be
difficult, but the cause was a mechanical
problem, not something mysterious.
Popular Theories and Scientific Explanations
Human Error and Navigation Failures:
Many believe the disappearances are the
result of navigational errors, mechanical
failure, or poor weather, especially before
the era of advanced radar and GPS systems.
Magnetic Anomalies:
One popular theory suggests the region has
unusual magnetic fields that interfere with
compass readings, leading to confusion and
navigational mistakes. However, the US
Geological Survey reports no abnormal
magnetic activity in the area.
Popular Theories and Scientific Explanations
Gulf Stream Currents:
A strong ocean current called the Gulf Stream flows through the Triangle. It can quickly move
wreckage away, which may be why debris is rarely found.
Methane Gas:
Some scientists think gas from the ocean floor can rise and make the water less dense, causing ships to
sink suddenly. But there is not much proof of this happening in the Bermuda Triangle.
Weather:
The area often has sudden storms, waterspouts, and huge waves. These can surprise ships and planes
and cause accidents.
Myths and Supernatural Theories
Many people have unusual ideas to
explain the mystery of the Bermuda
Triangle:
Atlantis: Some believe the lost city of
Atlantis is under the sea and uses
powerful technology that makes ships
and planes disappear.
Aliens: Others think UFOs take people and
planes from the Triangle.
Time Warps: Some say there is a hole in
space or time that pulls things into
another place or time.
Scientists do not believe these ideas, but
they still interest and excite many people.
Debunking the Mystery
Some people believe the Bermuda Triangle is not special or
dangerous. They say the number of missing ships and planes
is normal for a busy ocean area.
Big investigations by groups like Lloyd’s of London and the
U.S. Coast Guard found nothing unusual in the region.
Also, many stories about disappearances were exaggerated,
mistaken, or told wrongly in books and media.
Conclusion
It is not known exactly how many accidents have happened in the Bermuda Triangle, but people believe that
over 1,000 ships and planes have disappeared or had strange problems there in the last 100 years. The
Bermuda Triangle is still one of the world’s biggest mysteries—not just because of the events, but because it
makes people very curious. Scientists have given many explanations, but a mix of real accidents, strange stories,
and people’s imagination keeps the mystery alive.
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F O R Y O U R A T T E N T I O N
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