Outline of Bermuda Triangle Fact Sheet


Word version

I. Introduction

A.

B. Numerous unexplained disappearances

1. TBM Avengers

2.

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 information
USS Cyclops
Environmental factors
Compass variation
Devil's Sea
The Gulf Stream
Various topography
Insufficient knowledge
Poor seamanship
“Limbo of Lost Ships”