The Bermuda Triangle is historically one of the most dangerous places on all of the seven seas. Located between the points of Bermuda, Puerto Rico, and Florida, it's also known as the Devil's Triangle. Its reputation is well-deserved due to the countless weather disasters and shipwrecks that have taken place within its borders...

Shrouded in Mystery

The Bermuda Triangle is most famous for confusing sailors and sinking their ships. Countless stories of navigation going faulty and a cloudy mist or tropical storm suddenly overtaking the crew are some of the most common tales to come out of the Triangle, if anyone is lucky enough to make it out alive. Its stories have captivated people for centuries...

Disappearing Ships

One of the most popular shipwrecks of all time was the disappearance of Daniel Burack and his 23-foot cabin cruiser, Witchcraft. On December 22, 1967, Burack called the coast guard to report that his ship had hit something. He sent up flare signals, but after 19 minutes of waiting, rescue vessels reported that Witchcraft, the captain, and the crew were nowhere to be found...

Out of Thin Air

The rescue crew saw no trace of a ship anywhere on the water. The horizon was clear; it was like Burack was never there. What made things even stranger was the fact that the Witchcraft had been stocked with lifeboats and preservers. So even if a disaster had struck and the ship sank, it should have been likely that survivors would have escaped, but nobody was there...

The Lost City

A popular conspiracy theory when it comes to the Bermuda Triangle is that of the lost city of Atlantis. It's said to sit beneath the Triangle and is home to advanced technologies even beyond what we know. Many theorists believe that this technology is responsible for all of the ship and aircraft disappearances...

Losing Direction

One of the strangest facts about traveling into the Triangle is that compasses point to true north rather than the magnetic north. There is only one other place on the entire planet that does this, which is Dragon's Triangle near Japan. This could also account for all of the lost vessels...

Methane Beds

Another theory is that a seabed under the Bermuda Triangle seeps dangerous methane gas. It makes the surface water less dense, which could explain why so many ships inexplicably sink. Methane is highly flammable and can cause aircraft to spontaneously combust. It also could explain the theory of "ghost ships," which might just be mirages due to ship crews breathing in hallucinogenic gas...

A Missing Fleet

Another famous disappearance was that of Flight 19, a fleet of five Grumman TBM Avenger torpedo bombers. On December 5, 1945, all five planes lost contact with their naval base in Florida. The 14 airmen disappeared with seemingly no explanation. To make things even stranger, the Martin PBM Mariner flying boat that accompanied Flight 19 had also disappeared...

The Time Storm Theory

It's also believed that there is a phenomenon called a time storm surrounding the Bermuda Triangle. It was first published by Bruce Gernon, who gave a first-hand account of flying through the Bermuda Triangle. He went through a rift in time and space and flew through an electric fog. Apparently, he lost 28 minutes of flying time...

The Curious Case of the Mary Celeste

As with many other ships, the Mary Celeste fell victim to the Triangle's tricks. On December 4, 1872, the ship was found floating along the sea without a crew. It looked abandoned but still in perfect condition, which was odd considering the belongings of the crew were all intact. They hadn't mutinied, so where were they? The only clue was one missing lifeboat...

Extraterrestrial Involvement

A more far-fetched theory, though a theory nonetheless, is that the triangle is the crash site of a UFO. The aliens and alien tech are believed to be the cause of so many missing ships and faulty navigations. Another theory is that the triangle is the frequent site of alien abductions since it's so far away from land...

The Carroll A. Deering

The largest abandoned ship ever found in the triangle was the Carroll A. Deering. It was a 225-foot long cargo ship, with 5 masts, and a weight of 2,000 tons. It passed through the Bermuda Triangle but was found months later on January 31, 1921, with not a crew member insight.

An Ocean of Lost Souls

It's also possible that the area is haunted by the thousands of slaves that died in that area of the ocean. During the 18th-century slave trade, many slaves were thrown overboard before landing so their future owners could claim cash for loss of property. It's said that the lost souls of those slaves haunt the waters...

Famous Encounters

During Columbus's voyage to the New World, he himself encountered the Bermuda Triangle. Inside, he reported that he saw a ball of fire fall into the sea. It was most likely a meteor or comet, but Columbus wouldn't have known that at the time. He also reported seeing beams of a strange light in the distance. His documents state erratic compass readings until they'd passed through the triangle...

Mass Casualties

The Bermuda Triangle has seen no other tragedy like that of the USS Cyclops, though. Its disappearance was the largest casualty to date, with the entirety of the 309-person crew perishing without a trace. It was last seen entering the triangle in 1918, but it never made it out or gave any sort of notice that they were in danger...

Origin Story

The phrase "Bermuda Triangle" was coined in 1964 by Vincent Gaddis. He was an author who reported on missing planes and ships near the area of Bermuda. Since his phrase hit media outlets, the news couldn't get enough of the mystery...

Violent Weather

There is, of course, a practical explanation to a lot of the phenomena that occur in the Bermuda Triangle. The area is commonly hit hard by huge hurricanes. The weather is often so violent and turbulent that ships could easily capsize and planes could crash...

Endless Confusion

The area of the triangle is about 500,000 square miles in the open sea. Even with such a wide range, many of the reports of missing planes, ships, and people have been reported from right inside, when in reality the people just got so confused that they were actually nowhere near the triangle...

Cosmic Interference

Remember that comet that Columbus reported seeing? It's possible that those comets crashed into the ocean and remained on the seafloor. They have high properties of radiation, which could also explain why the compasses malfunctioned. Intense levels of radiation are known to react to magnetic fields and give faulty readings...

Inexperienced Captains

Most accidents that are reported in the Bermuda Triangle are most likely due to human error, not some sort of phenomenon. Most missing boats and planes are likely due to a lack of judgment while piloting a vessel through a dark night. Inexperienced sailors and pilots should not take on the Bermuda Triangle if they aren't ready...

In The News

In 1948, the Bermuda Triangle made more headlines than ever. In January, the G-AGRE Star Ariel disappeared during its flight from Bermuda to Jamaica. Later that month, the G-AHNP Star Tiger disappeared on its flight from the Azores to Bermuda. Then in December, a Douglas DC-3 aircraft NC16002 disappeared during its flight from Puerto Rico. No trace of the plane or its 32 passengers was ever recovered...

The Air Bomb Theory

Meteorologists have also raised the theory regarding air bombs. They're gusts of winds that travel at 170 mph and randomly occur at sea. These pockets of air have been found all over the Bermuda Triangle and could be the reason why so many plans suddenly veer off course...

Proof That Air Bombs Exist

If you ever see a strange hexagonal cloud on a weather map, it's more than likely an air bomb. Colorado State University's satellite meteorologist Dr. Steve Miller said, “You don’t typically see straight edges with clouds. Most of the time, clouds are random in their distribution. The satellite imagery is really bizarre. These types of hexagonal shapes over the ocean are in essence air bombs.”

Sensationalized Reports

Most of these crashed planes aren't due to unusual circumstances. They just get so much press due to the scary location these accidents occur at. In fact, the triangle's reputation is usually the only reason any of these reports get sensationalized. Unlike what its unfortunate reputation says, the triangle is actually not the most dangerous place in the world to travel...

History in the Making

Countless unfounded theories surround the Bermuda Triangle, but there are still no concrete answers about what really happened to so many of these missing vessels. They might go down in history as some of the world's most mysterious and unsolved naval cases. But the most dangerous place in the world to travel is actually a place many would not suspect...

Mexico

While Mexico is known for some of the best food, entertainment, and cultural architecture, it's also home to some of the world's most dangerous gang activity. Resorts are typically safe from drug-related crimes and kidnappings, but venturing into lesser-known cities is typically not a good idea. The Mexican government has been working tirelessly to combat this issue...

Russia

Russia is the world's largest country, and while its beautiful architecture and rich history might make it tempting to visit, there is too much civil and political tension to make it a safe place for tourists. While Moscow and St. Petersburg are becoming more popular for tourists, other cities are not recommended. The country still has laws about promoting LGBTQ+ lifestyles, which puts them behind several other countries...

North Korea

Travel to the world's most heavily communistic country is highly not advised. While the threat of crime and terrorism are low, tourists are at risk for long-term detainment if they break any customs. Typically when this happens its accidental on the part of the rule breaker, because North Korea has many rules that woulnd't be considered "rules" in other countries...

Egypt

Egypt is attractive to tourists for many reasons. The Nile River, the Great Pyramids of Giza, and the beautiful city of Cairo. However, political unrest and gang activity make it an unwise travel destination for people who don't know how to navigate those tensions...

Turkey

Tourism in Turkey has fallen by 50% in the last six months due to bombings and terroristic activity. Turkey also reports high levels of kidnapping. Most of these issues target dense tourist locations because those people tend to be less aware of their surroundings...

The Philippines

While the scenery and nature in the Philippines is beautiful, the Sulu Archipelago and the island of Mindanao have been reported as highly dangerous due to an insurgence of terroristic activities. Tourists also fall victim to pickpocketing, kidnapping, and other crimes while visiting other cities within the islandic country.

The Bermuda Triangle Is Still One of The Most Mysterious Places on Earth