My Quest to Solve the Mystery of the Civil War Submarine

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I am a marine archaeologist and have been working on the Hunley project for over 10 years. My goal is to solve the mystery of the Hunley's sinking. I have conducted extensive research on the Hunley and have developed a number of theories about what happened to the submarine.

One of my theories is that the Hunley was sunk by a Union torpedo. The Union had developed a number of torpedoes during the Civil War, and it is possible that one of these torpedoes hit the Hunley and caused it to sink.

Another theory is that the Hunley was sunk by its own crew. The Hunley was a very dangerous submarine, and it is possible that the crew made a mistake that caused the submarine to sink. It is also possible that the Hunley was sunk by a combination of factors. For example, the Hunley may have been hit by a torpedo and then sunk by its own crew.

In the Waves: My Quest to Solve the Mystery of a Civil War Submarine

by Rachel Lance

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I am still working on solving the mystery of the Hunley's sinking. I am conducting additional research and I am developing new theories about what happened to the submarine. I am confident that one day I will be able to solve the mystery of the Hunley's sinking.

The Hunley is a fascinating piece of history, and I am honored to be able to work on the project to solve the mystery of its sinking. I believe that the Hunley is a symbol of the ingenuity and determination of the Confederate States of America. I am also grateful for the opportunity to work with such a talented team of researchers. I am confident that together we will be able to solve the mystery of the Hunley's sinking.

The H.L. Hunley was a Confederate submarine designed by Horace Lawson Hunley. She was the first successful combat submarine to sink a warship. The Hunley was launched in 1864 and sank three Union ships before being lost at sea in 1864.

The Hunley was a small submarine, measuring only 40 feet long and 8 feet wide. She was powered by a seven-man crew and armed with a single torpedo. The Hunley was very dangerous to operate, and 21 crew members died during her brief career.

On February 17, 1864, the Hunley attacked the USS Housatonic, a Union sloop-of-war. The Hunley's torpedo exploded against the Housatonic's hull and blew out her bottom. The crew of the Hunley survived the attack, but the Housatonic sank, becoming the first ship ever to be sunk by a submarine.

The Hunley was lost at sea on June 19, 1864. The submarine was returning to Charleston after a successful attack on the USS Housatonic. The Hunley was never seen again.

For over a century, the wreck of the Hunley was lost to history. In 1995, a team of researchers rediscovered the Hunley and raised it from the seabed. Since then, researchers have been working to solve the mystery of the Hunley's sinking.

There are a number of theories about what happened to the Hunley. One theory is that the Hunley was sunk by a Union torpedo. Another theory is that the Hunley was sunk by its own crew. It is also possible that the Hunley was sunk by a combination of factors.

The mystery of the Hunley's sinking may never be solved. However, researchers are continuing to work to find out what happened to the submarine.

The Hunley Project is a research project to solve the mystery of the Hunley's sinking. The project is led by Dr. Robert Neyland of the Naval History and Heritage Command.

The Hunley Project is a multidisciplinary project that involves researchers from a variety of fields, including marine archaeology, history, and engineering. The project is using a variety of techniques to solve the mystery of the Hunley's sinking, including underwater archaeology, archival research, and computer modeling..

The Hunley Project is a complex and challenging project. However, the researchers are confident that they will be able to solve the mystery of the Hunley's sinking.

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The Hunley crew

The Hunley crew was composed of seven men. The crew was led by Lieutenant George E. Dixon. The other members of the crew were:

• James A. Wicks (second officer)
• John Kelly (coxswain)
• Patrick O'Brien
• Michael Scanlan
• John Murphy
• Francis Roberts

The Hunley crew was a diverse group of men. They came from different backgrounds and had different experiences. However, they were all united by their belief in the Confederate cause and their determination to defeat the Union.

The Hunley crew was a brave and dedicated group of men. They risked their lives to serve the Confederate States of America. They deserve to be remembered for their courage and their sacrifice.

In the Waves: My Quest to Solve the Mystery of a Civil War Submarine

by Rachel Lance

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	10942 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	365 pages

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