H.L. Hunley

This collection features content on the Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley.

This collection features content on the Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley. Named after its creator Horace Lawson Hunley, the Hunley made history during the American Civil War as the first submarine to sink an enemy ship in combat. Although the Hunley was successful in sinking the Union sloop-of-war U.S.S. Housatonic, the Hunley never returned to its home port on Sullivan's Island, SC. The fate of the Hunley remained a mystery until it was located by author Clive Cussler's National Underwater Marine Agency in 1995, and was raised in the year 2000. The Hunley is currently undergoing conservation at Clemson University's Warren-Lasch Conservation Center in Charleston.

A Submarine Commander's Lucky Charm: Lt. George Dixon's Coin | Curiosity Trek!

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This episode of Curiosity Trek! dives into the history behind the legendary “Life Preserver” of Lieutenant George Dixon – a gold $20 coin which saved his life at the Battle of Shiloh in the American...

Absolum Williams

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Did you know that a Black sailor once served on the ill-fated Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley? Shortly after the Hunley's arrival in Charleston, South Carolina, Lieutenant John Payne of the...

Was Lieutenant Dixon Destined to Command the H.L. Hunley Submarine? | History In A Nutshell Shorts

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Was it coincidence or destiny that Lieutenant George E. Dixon commanded the Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley on its fateful run? During the American Civil War at the Battle of Shiloh, Dixon suffered...

H.L. Hunley Museum | Let's Go!

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The H.L. Hunley submarine made history during the American Civil War when she became the first submarine to sink an enemy ship in combat. In February 1864, the Hunley, under command of Lieutenant...

3D VR - H. L. Hunley Museum | Let's Go!

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The H.L. Hunley submarine made history during the American Civil War when she became the first submarine to sink an enemy ship in combat. In February 1864, the Hunley, under command of Lieutenant...

H.L. Hunley Museum (Warren-Lasch Conservation Center) Photo Gallery | Let's Go!

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The H.L. Hunley submarine made history during the American Civil War when she became the first submarine to sink an enemy ship in combat. In February 1864, the Hunley , under command of Lieutenant...

Hunley | Sandlapper Online

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Hunley: After Five Generations, The Atlantic Surrenders a National Treasure Margaret N. O'Shea Winter 2002-2003

The Hunley's Design | Walter Edgar's Journal

Episode 4

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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.

Dixon's Gold Coin | Walter Edgar's Journal

Episode 7

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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...

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

Episode 9

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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...

Identifying The Crew | Walter Edgar's Journal

Episode 8

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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...

A Giant Puzzle | Walter Edgar's Journal

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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...

Forensic Investigation of the Crew | Walter Edgar's Journal

Episode 6

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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...

A Historic Time Capsule | Walter Edgar's Journal

Episode 3

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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.

Excavating The Hunley | Walter Edgar's Journal

Episode 5

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Dr. Maria Jacobsen, the senior archaeologist on the Hunley project, discusses the excavation process of Hunley.

Raising The Hunley | Walter Edgar's Journal

Episode 2

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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...

Inside The Hunley | Walter Edgar's Journal

Episode 6

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What must it have been like to be a crew member on board the C.S.S. Hunley? Dr. Mark Smith opines.

The C.S.S. Hunley | Walter Edgar's Journal

Episode 6

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Dr. Symonds addresses the importance of the C.S.S. Hunley: History’s first operational submarine to sink an enemy ship in combat, the U.S.S. Housatonic.

The Hunley | Palmetto Special

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The video location is at the Naval Polaris Missile Base in North Charleston. This is the largest submarine base on the east coast today. Learn about the sinking of the U.S.S. Housatonic by the Hunley...

Confederate Submarine C.S.S. Hunley | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 39

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In an effort to disrupt the federal blockade, the Confederacy resorted to many ingenious plans, but perhaps the most daring of all was the attempt to build and use a submarine. The "Hunley" eventually...

SC Veterans in History, Part 5

Episode 5

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In this segment, footage from the excavation of the Hunley is provided, and information about the salt water keeping the metal from corroding is given. Footage of the Hunley being raised is included...

About Eye on the Past

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This series was produced by WRJA-TV in Sumter to provide short segments on interesting, significant, historical people, places and events in our state's history. Segments include: History of the...

CSS Hunley | Eye on the Past

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Brief history of the CSS Hunley submarine. The Hunley became the first submarine to sink a federal warship, the U.S.S Housatonic.

H Is for Hunley | South Carolina from A to Z

Episode 10

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Former South Carolina Senator and Lieutenant Governor, Glenn McConnell, tells us the story of the Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley.