Myths: Great Mysteries of Humanity - Season 1 Episode 5 The Bermuda Triangle

The Bermuda Triangle - to this day, countless myths and legends surround the infamous waters between Bermuda, Puerto Rico and Florida. For centuries, many ships and aircraft have disappeared there. What is behind these mysterious events? Pilot Bruce Gernon has first-hand experience with the myth. Flying his plane, he gets caught in a mysterious fog. The compass starts malfunctioning, making navigation impossible. U.S. freighter "U.S.S Cyclops", which disappeared without a trace in 1918, also made headlines. Its wreckage was never found. What happened to it? The Bermuda Triangle is known for its extreme weather. In a wave tunnel, researchers test the impact of monster waves. They can reach up to 30 meters in height. High enough to capsize a ship like the U.S.S. Cyclops?