Re: [Paddlewise] Yet another kayaking danger

From: Gary J. MacDonald <garyj_at_rogers.com>
Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 05:27:43 -0400
Michael Daly wrote:
> On 21 Oct 2003 at 14:17, Mel Grindol wrote:
> 
>>(Scientists have determined that methane bubbles from the bottom of
>>the ocean can sink ships.)
> 
> Interesting. I seem to remember tales of the sea boiling and 
> great sea monsters swallowing the ship.  Maybe this is one
> of the sources of such a legend...

Methane bubbles are sometimes suggested as a cause of the "Bermuda 
Triangle."

GaryJ

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