The mysterious “Bass Strait Triangle” has long intrigued and unsettled Australians, encompassing a section of the Bass Strait between mainland Australia and Tasmania. Since the early 20th century, reports of strange disappearances, UFO sightings, and unusual magnetic disturbances have shrouded this area in mystery, leading it to be compared to the Bermuda Triangle. The most infamous case associated with the region is the 1978 disappearance of pilot Frederick Valentich, who reported a strange craft shadowing his plane moments before he vanished without a trace. Numerous theories have arisen over the years, including explanations involving rogue waves, electromagnetic anomalies, and even extraterrestrial activity.

Join Holly & Matthew as they dive into the eerie tales surrounding the Bass Strait Triangle, exploring documented disappearances, strange encounters, and the ongoing fascination with this Australian maritime mystery.

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Sources cited:

• The Norseman Times. 1901. "The Wreck of the S.S. Federal." April 26: 3. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/149782904.
• The Western Argus. 1934. "Airliner Missing." October 23: 20. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/34641286.
• The Northern Star. 1935. "Crashed in Bass Strait." October 3: 7. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/225505598.
• Chalker, Bill. 1996. Project 1947 Forum. Accessed August 24, 2021. http://www.project1947.com/forum/bcoz6.htm.
• The Canberra Times. 1980. "Missing yacht." January 2: 28. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/137005903.

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