I. Introduction
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B. Numerous unexplained disappearances
1. TBM Avengers
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3. USS Marine Sulphur Queen
II.
A.
1. Definition—magnetic north vs. true north
2. Two places on earth with the magnetic compass pointing towards true north
a. The Bermuda Triangle (The Devil’s Triangle)
b. _____________________: An area off the east coast of Japan
B.
C. Unpredictable Caribbean-Atlantic weather pattern
D. ___________________________ of the ocean floor
III. Human error factors
A. Too small boats
B.
C.
IV. Conclusion
A. The Coast Guard’s experience
B. Area maps
C. Suggested readings
1. Cover article in the August 1908 Argosy
2. Editorial reply in the January 1969 Playboy
3. _____________________________by Leslie Lieber
4. News release derived from Mr. Gaddi’s book
Geographic informationUSS CyclopsEnvironmental factorsCompass variationDevil's SeaThe Gulf StreamVarious topographyInsufficient knowledgePoor seamanship“Limbo of Lost Ships”