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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. She was the first combat submarine to sink a warship … See more
The Civil War, April 12, 1861 – April 9, 1865, was a domestic American war where the Union (also called the north) was locked in combat with the rebellious Confederates (also… See more
Construction of Hunley began soon after the loss of American Diver. At this stage, Hunley was variously referred to as the "fish boat", the "fish … See more
Hunley was initially intended to attack by using a floating explosive charge with a contact fuse (a torpedo in 19th-century terminology). The Hunley’s methodology of deploying the explosive charge consisted of them diving beneath the ship and catching the … See more
After the attack, H.L. Hunley failed to return to her base. At one point, there appeared to be evidence that Hunley survived as long as one hour following the attack, which … See more
Horace Lawson Hunley provided financing for James McClintock to design three submarines: Pioneer in New Orleans, Louisiana, American Diver built in Mobile, and Hunley.
While the United States Navy was constructing its first … See moreHunley made her only attack against an enemy target on the night of 17 February 1864. The target was United States Navy ship, USS Housatonic, a 1,240-long-ton (1,260 t) wooden-hulled steam-powered screw sloop-of-war with 12 large cannons, which was … See more
Hunley's discovery was described by Dr. William Dudley, Director of Naval History at the Naval Historical Center as "probably the most important … See more
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Web ResultJul 23, 2018 · Made out of 40 feet of bulletproof iron, the H.L. Hunley was a Confederate submarine with a crew of eight. But despite its …
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Web ResultFeb 17, 2014 · The Hunley’s Daring Submarine Mission | HISTORY. Home. Topics. Civil War. The Hunley’s Daring Submarine Mission. When the Confederate submarine Hunley sank a Union, it didn’t …
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Web ResultAt the outbreak of the Civil War, Hunley was a special collector for the Port of New Orleans, which made him an agent of the Confederate government. The three inventors built a prototype …
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Web ResultFeb 23, 2015 · H. L. Hunley. Horace Lawson Hunley was born on 29 December 1823, in Sumner County, Tenn. He early moved to New Orleans, La., where he practiced law and represented …