For their part, the Union Navy also engaged in Killing two crews and her inventor during trials, and her combat crew after the Submarine that executed the first successful submarine attack in history against Their “infernal machines” in a secret war effort directed against the Federalīlockade. Underwater boats built during the conflict by both sides (p.257).” Confederatesīuilt submarines at sites from Shreveport to Charleston, and attempted to use Justifiable attention she has received, was but one of perhaps two dozen Took place during the American Civil War. He claims that, “There is now no doubt that the birth of the modern submarine That historians have ignored the rich history of Civil War submarine activity. Submarine was but one of around two dozen “infernal machines” designed andĮmployed by both the Union and Confederacy in their naval war efforts. Ragan demonstrates in his Union andĬonfederate Submarine Warfare in the Civil War that the infamous Confederate However, the story of submarines in that conflict holds more untold chapters Hobbyists are familiar with the story of the ill-fated H.L. The history of submarine technology and warfare is a surprisingly Mason City, IA: Savas Publishing Company, 1999. This is a magnificent book, one that adds an incredibly important layer to the history of this conflict.Union and Confederate Submarine Warfare in the Civil War. She objectively presents a story through facts, figures, and events/actions that will create deep emotional impressions upon readers. She put flesh and blood to names that had been buried in history-and brought those names to life magnificently. “Walker has taken a tough story to tell-and painted it with grace, dignity, and respect for all involved. “Thoroughly researched, nicely designed, and well illustrated with clear, color photos, the book will serve as an informative guide to anyone interested in the hunley or intrigued by archaeology.” ( Booklist, starred review) Highly recommended for school and public libraries.” ( School Library Journal, starred review) The archaeological process is well documented in both words and pictures, and the conclusions are interesting and even surprising. The second half consists of the process of locating and excavating the Hunley, as well as piecing together the puzzle of exactly what happened on that fateful night in 1864. Half of the book discusses the construction and design of the submarine, in addition to its practice runs and its first and only mission. It is divided into chronological chapters complete with pictures, maps, and primary sources. “This is a finely crafted account of the Hunley from its inception to the modern archaeological quest to exhume her from the water. When it comes to material for story-telling, who could ask for anything more? I hope readers will find the journey as extraordinary as I did. By the time I finished my research, the Hunley’s story included innovative thinkers, an amazing invention, three tragic sinkings, a sunken warship, eight skeletons, a mysterious identification tag, a funeral procession, and gold. In each place I learned fascinating bits and pieces of information, every one adding another layer to an already incredible tale. ![]() There, I visited the National Archives, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Naval Historical Center. Viewing the Hunley, in Charleston, South Carolina, and speaking with her new crew-a team of top-notch scientists-was the beginning of an adventure that led me to Washington D.C. Her discovery on the sea floor, in 1995, rocked the world of American history-even more so when archaeologists realized that her hull was completely intact. In the years that followed, the missing submarine acquired legendary status. But immediately after doing so, the Hunley vanished. ![]() Housatonic, she assured a place in history as the first submarine to sink an enemy ship in battle. The tale of the civil war submarine, the H.L.
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