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H. L. Hunley, also known as the Hunley, CSS H. L. Hunley, or CSS Hunley, was a submarine of the Confederate States of America that played a small part in the American Civil War. Hunley demonstrated the advantages and dangers of undersea warfare.
Aug 23, 2017 · The crew of the Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley, which sank a Union ship in 1864, died from lung and brain injuries caused by the blast of their own torpedo. A study led by Rachel Lance recreated the explosion and found that the crew had no chance of survival.
The third submarine of the Confederacy was the H.L. Hunley, a modified iron boiler lengthened to between 36 and 40 feet. Ballast tanks and a system of weights submerged the craft; it could travel at a speed of four miles an hour, powered by eight men cranking its propeller.
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Jul 23, 2018 · The Hunley was the first submarine to sink an enemy ship in the Civil War, but it also sank three times, killing nearly 30 men. Learn about the latest discoveries and theories on what caused its final sinking and how the crew died.
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The Hunley became the world’s first successful combat submarine in 1864 and then mysteriously vanished. She was located in 1995 by New York Times best selling author Clive Cussler and was raised from the ocean floor in 2000.
Feb 15, 2014 · Born and built amid secrecy during the Civil War, the H.L. Hunley – the first submarine to sink an enemy ship – has held tight to its murky mysteries.
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The HL Hunley was the first submarine to sink an enemy ship in the Civil War, but it also became the deadliest submarine in history. Learn about the mystery of its sinking and the new theory of what caused the blast that killed its crew.
