For now 19 years scientists and historians have painstakingly worked to solve the mystery of the sinking of the Hunley and the death of her crew. Initially, the discovery of the submarine only ...
The Hunley, built during the American Civil War, became the first successful combat submarine as it sank a Union ship, but unfortunately, it lost more Confederate crew members than enemy sailors.
In 2000, the Hunley and the remains of its crew were brought to the surface for a detailed restoration at the old Charleston Naval Base. Today, you can visit the base and tour the submarine ...