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...   (feel free to submit your own should you so desire.  Please report your sources.)

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, dissappears with crew of ten.

1962:  US Air Force KB-50 tanker plane lost.

1963:  Marine Sulpher Queen vanishes without a trace.

1967:  Military YC-122, converted to cargo plane, lost.

1970:  French freighter Milton latrides disappears.

1972:  German freighter Anita (20,000 tons), lost with crew of 32.

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.