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Line 86: − − === Freak waves === − This explanation is not without foundation, as they are caused by deep-water [[earthquake]]s or far-away storms; one such [[Rogue wave (oceanography)|rogue wave]] wrecked the [[cruiser]] USS ''Memphis'' (CA-10) off the [[Dominican Republic]] on [[August 29]], [[1916]], killing 40 men.
In my opinion, rogue waves should be under the natural section, since they are known to exist. Fell free to more this back, if I am in error.
=== Gulf Stream ===
=== Gulf Stream ===
The [[Gulf Stream]] is an ocean current which flows out of the Gulf of Mexico, then north through the Florida Straits on into the North Atlantic. In essence, it is a river within an ocean, and like a river, it can and does carry floating objects with it. A small plane making a water landing, or a boat having engine trouble will be carried away from its reported position by the current, as has happened to the cabin cruiser ''Witchcraft'' on December 22, 1967, when it reported engine trouble near the Miami buoy marker one mile from shore, but was not there when a Coast Guard cutter arrived.
The [[Gulf Stream]] is an ocean current which flows out of the Gulf of Mexico, then north through the Florida Straits on into the North Atlantic. In essence, it is a river within an ocean, and like a river, it can and does carry floating objects with it. A small plane making a water landing, or a boat having engine trouble will be carried away from its reported position by the current, as has happened to the cabin cruiser ''Witchcraft'' on December 22, 1967, when it reported engine trouble near the Miami buoy marker one mile from shore, but was not there when a Coast Guard cutter arrived.
=== Freak waves ===
Another possible explanation is the occurrence of [[Rogue wave (oceanography)|rogue waves]]. It is suspected that deep-water [[earthquake]]s or distant storms form these occurrences, but there is no certain source at this time. Regardless, rouge waves are a confirmed phenomena, and have done severe damage to ships. One such rogue wave wrecked the [[cruiser]] USS ''Memphis'' (CA-10) off the [[Dominican Republic]] on [[August 29]], [[1916]], killing 40 men.
==Acts of Man==
==Acts of Man==
=== Anomalous phenomena ===
=== Anomalous phenomena ===
Charles Berlitz, grandson of a distinguished linguist and author of various additional books on [[anomalous phenomena]], has kept in line with this extraordinary, catch-all explanation, and attributed the losses in the Triangle to anomalous or unexplained forces.
Charles Berlitz, grandson of a distinguished linguist and author of various additional books on [[anomalous phenomena]], has kept in line with this extraordinary, catch-all explanation, and attributed the losses in the Triangle to anomalous or unexplained forces.
==Famous incidents==
==Famous incidents==