"Raising the Hunley" for history buffs

[American]

Get it. It's written by Brian Hicks and Schuyler Kropf. A fascinating story of the first submarine to sink a ship in the history of warfare and the ensuing 130 year search for the Confederate vessel.

I first learned of the HUNLEY when my sister, a marine archaeologist graduate, recently landed a job in Charleston working on the excavation and preservation of this incredible find. It's an awesome story, and your knowledge and understanding of the civil war are incomplete if you're not familiar with it. You will thank me for turning you on to this book. You'll be proud as you read of the bravery and determination of the crews of the HUNLEY and the men who fought to preserve her.

I'm going to Charleston myself in a couple of weeks to see the HUNLEY in person. I can't wait!

Has anyone else read this book or is familiar with the story of the HUNLEY?

 

[PatPatriot]

Didn't they take part of it up...I saw this on the history channel or discovery.

 

[American]

They brought the whole sub up intact. While they're working on it, it's being kept in a large tank with electrical currents running through the water to slow up the corrosion process. There will be a burial April 17 (I believe it is) for the eight brave crewmen who were found entombed in the HUNLEY. My sister actually helped with the removal of the body parts. You will definately be hearing about that on the news. It's a pretty big deal, especially to those of the south.

[This message was edited by American on March 23, 2004 at 08:44 AM.]