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What happened to the Hunley after its historic victory? Join Friends of the Hunley volunteer Jamie Lundy tonight and explore one of the greatest mysteries in American maritime history. Learn the incredible …
Overview - The Friends of The Hunley
The Hunley Commission and Friends of the Hunley, a non-profit group charged with raising funds in support of the vessel, led an effort with the United States Navy that culminated on August 8 th, 2000 …
Weekend Tours - The Friends of The Hunley
Weekend Visits & Hours Visit the Hunley and see the world’s first combat submarine along with amazing artifacts found onboard during excavation of the crew compartment. It is a unique experience that …
About Us - The Friends of The Hunley
ABOUT US The Hunley Project The night of February 17 th, 1864, the Confederate submarine H. L. Hunley attacked and sank the USS Housatonic off the coast of Charleston. She then mysteriously …
Mystery Overview - The Friends of The Hunley
The disappearance of the H. L. Hunley is one of the greatest mysteries in maritime history. Shortly after sinking the USS Housatonic on February 17 th, 1864, the Hunley vanished without a trace. For more …
Conservation - The Friends of The Hunley
The Hunley is a unique artifact, and very few maritime objects with such an intricate and complex construction have ever been conserved. Years of research, testing, and planning went into …
Diving Deeper into Hunley History - The Friends of The Hunley
Jun 27, 2017 · The Hunley’s journey to become the world’s first successful combat submarine is full of twists, turns and, of course, dives. From her initial development in Mobile, Alabama in 1863 to the …
The Civil War - The Friends of The Hunley
The H. L. Hunley story begins here when Horace L. Hunley, James McClintock and Baxter Watson began to work together to find solutions to break the blockade. They attempted to take the battle …
The Hunley's Sinkings - The Friends of The Hunley
The H. L. Hunley arrived in Charleston on August 12th, 1863, accompanied by James McClintock and Gus Whitney, one of the investors in the sub. The crew
News - The Friends of The Hunley
The modern-day voyage of the Hunley continues the legacy of discovery and technical advancement. These press releases have helped chronicle the events to