The H.L. Hunley: The Disappearance and Rediscovery of the Confederate Submarine
The H.L. Hunley : The Disappearance and Rediscovery of the Confederate Submarine J.M. Rogers ... The mysterious disappearance of the H.L. Hunley’s crew following its successful attack on the U.S.S Housatonic on the evening of February 17, 1864, has beguiled the American public for over 150 years. Today the intriguing vessel’s hull and display of artifacts silently prod the minds of curious viewers from the confines of their freshwater desalination tank in the Warren Lasch Conservation Center (formerly the Charleston Naval Yard). Why did the Hunley sink? What were the actions of Lt. Dixon following the bombing of the Housatonic ? What occurred during the crew’s final moments? How did the precedent that Hunley and McClintock set in naval technology affect subsequent warfare? As archaeologists and conservators began the laborious task of preserving and restoring the ship following its surprising rediscovery in 1995, the story of the Hunley began to unfold, often pro...