Christopher Columbus
The origins of this enigma are thought to harken back to the oceanic expeditions of Christopher Columbus. In his journal, Columbus documented that his compasses malfunctioned while navigating through this region. He also observed peculiar lights that he could not explain.
The USS Cyclops
However, that is not the only strange incident that has occurred. In March 1918, the USS Cyclops, carrying 309 individuals, departed from Barbados as scheduled. During its journey through the triangle, the ship and all its occupants disappeared without a trace.