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In this first segment on the Confederate submarine C.S.S. Hunley, Walter Edgar and Senator Glenn McConnell discuss how finding the submarine disproved all pre-conceived notions about its design...

Raising The Hunley | Walter Edgar's Journal

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Raising The Hunley | Walter Edgar's Journal

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Senator Glenn McConnell discusses raising the Hunley. Some of the challenges faced were maritime legal issues, and how the submarine was going to be lifted off of the ocean floor. Preserving the...

A Historic Time Capsule | Walter Edgar's Journal

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A Historic Time Capsule | Walter Edgar's Journal

Episode 3

The Hunley is described as “a historic time capsule.” Sen. Glenn McConnell discusses using the clues found in the Hunley to piece together what happened the night it sank the U.S.S. Housatonic.

The Hunley's Design | Walter Edgar's Journal

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The Hunley's Design | Walter Edgar's Journal

Episode 4

In this segment, Sen. Glenn McConnell talks about the design of the Hunley. Previous replicas and diagrams of the Hunley were found to be inaccurate upon discovery of the real submarine.

Excavating The Hunley | Walter Edgar's Journal
- Episode 5 Forensic Investigation of the Crew | Walter Edgar's Journal

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Forensic Investigation of the Crew | Walter Edgar's Journal

Episode 6

Dr. Jacobsen talks about the forensic investigation of the Hunley’s crew members, and analyzes the effects of sediment helping preserve their remains. The Hunley project has yielded both scientific...

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Dixon's Gold Coin | Walter Edgar's Journal

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Before the Hunley was found, Lieutenant George Dixon’s gold coin was just considered a legend. Dr. Maria Jacobsen tells the story and significance behind Lt. Dixon’s coin, and shares her excitement...

Identifying The Crew | Walter Edgar's Journal

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Identifying The Crew | Walter Edgar's Journal

Episode 8

Another challenge faced during the Hunley investigation was identifying the members of the crew. Determining who was who among the crew proved difficult due to lack of Confederate records. Dr. Maria...

Forensic Investigation of the Crew | Walter Edgar's Journal
- Episode 6 The Hunley, Conservation Efforts 10 Years Later (Full Version)

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The Hunley, Conservation Efforts 10 Years Later (Full Version)

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(Originally broadcast 12/03/10) – The study and conservation of the Confederate submarine Hunley took a major step forward in June, 2011, when conservationists rotated the vessel, in its salt-water...

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