Archealogical Discovery: The Hunley

Charleston Harbor, Charleston, South Carolina

Featured Review : A strange looking submarine was on exhibit on the east lawn of the Charleston Museum in Charleston, SC. It had a propeller on the stern, fins along the sides and a long pole with a sausage shaped torpedo jutting from th...See Full Review

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H.L. Hunley Submarine

4 out of 5 stars by chadk78 from Blacksburg, South Carolina
February 20, 2005

Quote: The first submarine to ever sink an enemy ship has finally found a home at the old Charleston Naval Base after sitting at the bottom of the harbor for 140+ years. Built by Horace L. Hunley in New Orleans, the C.S.S. Hunley sank twice in Charleston... Read the full Archealogical Discovery: The Hunley review

From journal The Old South is Alive and Well in Charleston

H.L. Hunley Submarine

4 out of 5 stars by Taylor Shelby from Charleston, South Carolina
January 21, 2005

Quote: On the morning of August 12, 1863, a train rolled into town carrying a strange cargo. Coming from Mobile, Ala, following reports of her success, the H.L. Hunley had finally arrived in Charleston. She was an unusual ship, fashioned out of a... Read the full Archealogical Discovery: The Hunley review

From journal Military History in Charleston

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The H L Hunley at the Charleston Museum

3 out of 5 stars by Mary Dickinson from Marlborough, Connecticut
May 3, 2004

Quote: A strange looking submarine was on exhibit on the east lawn of the Charleston Museum in Charleston, SC. It had a propeller on the stern, fins along the sides and a long pole with a sausage shaped torpedo jutting from the bow. On top were two 18... Read the full Archealogical Discovery: The Hunley review

From journal Historic Charleston Harbor

The Huntley-Civil War Submarine

3 out of 5 stars by janetwyatt from pittsboro, North Carolina
February 23, 2003

Quote: The Huntley is the first submarine to sink a ship in battle. It disappeared after signaling her success, and remained hidden for 137 years. They are just beginning to unravel the mystery. The seven bodies were found intact at their battle stations.... Read the full Archealogical Discovery: The Hunley review

From journal Historical Charleston