The disappearance of the USS Cyclops and her 306-member crew in 1918 remains one of the greatest unsolved maritime mysteries of all time.
The incident also marks the single biggest loss of life in US Naval History, not directly involving combat at sea. Despite several U.S. Navy investigations, nobody knows what happened to this ship or where it went.
However, this article will discuss some possible theories. First, let’s explore the ship’s background and technical specifications.