The courage of the Hunley crew is simply beyond comprehension. Before its doomed voyage, the Hunley had already sank twice during sea trials, killing 13 crewmen, including the sub's inventor himself: H. L. Hunley. Anyone willing to set foot on the ship after that, let alone take it out on a combat mission, must be the kind of guy who thinks the Game of Thrones universe has excellent job security.
I think it was partly the possible monetary reward if they sank a Union ship, versus the horrors of being sent to the battlefield. The Hunley was maybe a little better gig, but still they had to be mighty brave. Don’t underestimate the leadership of Cpt Dixon either, he must have inspired a lot of confidence.
@@mikecannon2747 After sinking twice and killing it own inventor, I still think one would consider the Hunley to be less safe than an army battle line.
@@TheStapleGunKid One famous story I recall: Prior to her final voyage, Cpt Dixon called for volunteers to make up a new crew. Once the troops were lined up, Dixon explained the assignment, that they would be going out against the Union warships in an experimental craft that had killed two crews and her inventor before. He then added that any man who felt up to the task should step forward, but that there would be no dishonor for anyone who wishes to return to their post and not risk such a dangerous venture. He then turned his back and waited for the men to step forth. When he turned around again, at first he thought the line hadn't moved and so asked again, only to realize that every man had stepped forth, not a one held back.
I read about this vessel several times but I had never heard this song before. I also did not know that the vessel was recovered and the brave young volunteers honorably buried. I am glad to hear that.
I really didn't know that the Confederate Army made a submarine and that's pretty damn cool and that's very smart for the Conference 🤠👍 prayers to the boys that lost their lives 🙏✝️💐
I'm so glad to have heard this wonderful piece of proper music (by proper I mean using actual musical instruments instead of electronic sounds that some people call music)
Every one thinks of ww1 an 2 when submarines were used but every submarine in those wars can trace their design back to the hunley the first battle submarine to sink another ship the turtle is also a mention but it failed its mission in the revolutionary war
@@mikecannon2747 The Cause was secession an independence. The myth is the "righteous cause". How does one fight to end slavery while simultaneously owning slaves themselves until after the war as well as enslaving native Americans an chinese coolies to build the railroads on the 1880s. No offense to you, I'm just stating what I know, not trying to be contrarian. If one knows about the corwin ammendment or have read Lincolns first inaugural from March of 1861, knows that ending the particular institution was not the reason the federals invaded sovereign states who had democratically elected to invoke their 10th amendment right to be independent. Which was recognized as fully legal before the war. The south didn't secede for fear of losing slavery, slavery is brought up in 4 of the secession documents an they are in reference to the northern states refusing to recognize the supreme courts decisions in the favor of the southern states in regards to them taking their people west an the fugitive slave act. Lincoln references this on his first inaugural as well. He fully supported the FSA. But could never allow colored people to go west. Free staters. With the context of all of this it's easy for one to recognize that that war was much like all wars up into today. They are for economic purposes. An that's why the federal govt refused to let the 7 southern states leave in peace. Remember, Virginia, NC, Tennessee an Arkansas didn't secede until Lincoln unconstitutionally called up troops. Only then. Virginia an NC voted two times to remain in their secession conventions. My ancestor Peyton B Gravely was one of the men who voted to stay but after Sumpter he became a captain the in the 42nd Virginia an was wounded leading his company up culpa hill at Gettysburg. He was also a slave owner. Who voted to stay in the union because he as well as everyone knew that slavery was a constitutionally protected right in the union. Like New Jersey, Delaware an Kentucky, all union states who kept slavery until 1866. The cause was independence. Not preservation or abolition of an economic institutions. Thank you for replying.
If you want to see the real H.L Hunley Visit Charleston SC that’s where you can see the real H.L Hunley Preserved in Water Tank I’ve been there I live in SC But not in Charleston Try visiting the H.L Hunley For those who have not seen it
If you get to Charleston, stop in for a tour and see the real thing. I’ll play this one Monday night at open mic, remembering the folks that died in the Titan sub.
Send me an email and I'll shoot you the lyrics and chords. Would love to see someone else play it. I can also send you a longer acoustic guitar version. mcannon0623@bellsouth.net
Thank you for making this song. I am the first cousin of Horace Lawson Hunley. Six times removed. It is sad to me that modern history thinks that this war was about pro- slavery and not about states (local government) rights and an abhorrence for an over reaching federal government.The victors write the history books.
@@sailingikaika8704 Well if it pleases you to know, I know it wasn't about slavery. You're undoubtedly right, it was all about states' right and liberty. Great support from the Jewish nation!
Away down South in the land of traitors Rattlesnakes and alligators Right away (right away), come away (come away) Right away (right away), come away Where cotton's king and men are chattels Union boys will win the battles Right away (right away), come away (come away) Right away (right away), come away We'll all go down to Dixie, away, away Each Dixie boy must understand that he must mind his Uncle Sam Away (away), away (away) We'll all go down to Dixie Away (away), away (away) We'll all go down to Dixie I wish I was in Baltimore I'd make secession traitors roar Right away (right away), come away (come away) Right away (right away), come away We'll put the traitors all to route I'll bet my boots we'll whip 'em out Right away (right away), come away (come away) Right away (right away), come away We'll all go down to Dixie, away, away Each Dixie boy must understand that he must mind his Uncle Sam Away (away), away (away) We'll all go down to Dixie! Away (away), away (away) We'll all go down to Dixie Oh, may our Stars and Stripes still wave Forever o'er the fee and brave Right away (right away), come away (come away) Right away (right away), come away And let our motto ever be Forever Union and for liberty Right away (right away), come away (come away) Ride away (ride away), come away We'll all go down to Dixie, away, away Each Dixie boy must understand that he must mind his Uncle Sam Away (away), away (away) We'll all go down to Dixie Away (away), away (away) We'll all go down to Dixie
@@Pack_leader1989Article VI of the US constitution, the CSA betrayed that Also every confederate general betrayed their oath to 'fight all enemies, foreign and domestic'
Sir they weren't racist they were sailors it wasn't a war over slavery alone to be honest slavery was a smaller part of it since both sides were guilty of it it was many different things a dark time in US history non the less
@Hayden Payne Slavery was the ONLY reason for the war. Not a single contemporary source during the Secession Crisis mentions anything else. Slavery had withered to nothing economically and legally in the early decades of the 19th century. The North was committed to free labor and the South was not.
I thought the name was OceanGate And cost each man $250,000 to die , But you can do it for Free ! Where do we sign up and is the list already full , I hope I'm not too late ?
The courage of the Hunley crew is simply beyond comprehension. Before its doomed voyage, the Hunley had already sank twice during sea trials, killing 13 crewmen, including the sub's inventor himself: H. L. Hunley. Anyone willing to set foot on the ship after that, let alone take it out on a combat mission, must be the kind of guy who thinks the Game of Thrones universe has excellent job security.
I think it was partly the possible monetary reward if they sank a Union ship, versus the horrors of being sent to the battlefield. The Hunley was maybe a little better gig, but still they had to be mighty brave. Don’t underestimate the leadership of Cpt Dixon either, he must have inspired a lot of confidence.
@@mikecannon2747 After sinking twice and killing it own inventor, I still think one would consider the Hunley to be less safe than an army battle line.
@@TheStapleGunKid One famous story I recall: Prior to her final voyage, Cpt Dixon called for volunteers to make up a new crew. Once the troops were lined up, Dixon explained the assignment, that they would be going out against the Union warships in an experimental craft that had killed two crews and her inventor before. He then added that any man who felt up to the task should step forward, but that there would be no dishonor for anyone who wishes to return to their post and not risk such a dangerous venture. He then turned his back and waited for the men to step forth. When he turned around again, at first he thought the line hadn't moved and so asked again, only to realize that every man had stepped forth, not a one held back.
Whoo! Stars and bars! Long live Dixie!
@@benjaminlathem2745you lost get over it
I tell the story of the Hunley every October in the confederate ghost walk at Magnolia Cemetery where they are buried. Thank you for this song.
To see the actual submarine check out the official link. www.hunley.org/ Take a tour of the restoration lab in Charleston.
I went to the ghost walk last year. Definitely going again this October. 😀
Salute to the brave crews of the CSS Hunley.
Love the song. Saw it in the water bath. Fulfilled a bucket list hope since I was 12yrs old.
I read about this vessel several times but I had never heard this song before. I also did not know that the vessel was recovered and the brave young volunteers honorably buried. I am glad to hear that.
The union also had a submarine called the Alligator. It sank in a storm before it ever saw combat.
I really didn't know that the Confederate Army made a submarine and that's pretty damn cool and that's very smart for the Conference 🤠👍 prayers to the boys that lost their lives 🙏✝️💐
It's in a maritime museum on display - well preserved-Google for details
It's well preserved in a maritime museum-Google for details
Developed and used underwater explosive mines too. Evidence of it can be found in the Vicksburg military park. USS Cairo
She was made well ahead of her time too. Another successful one was made a half a century later.
I'm so glad to have heard this wonderful piece of proper music (by proper I mean using actual musical instruments instead of electronic sounds that some people call music)
Thank you for listening!
Pffff, talk about being an old fart.
That how I feel. I like instrumental bands. Talent. Cool stories.
I got to see a life size replica at a Civil War reenactment. It was so tiny.
Daaaaamn can't believe I didn't hear this song before
This song slaps
Rest easy to the brave boys who were lost on the hunley that fateful day.
Sincerely- a Yankee historian
That’s awesome!!!! Great job!!!
Every one thinks of ww1 an 2 when submarines were used but every submarine in those wars can trace their design back to the hunley the first battle submarine to sink another ship the turtle is also a mention but it failed its mission in the revolutionary war
You’re right this submarine was well ahead of it’s time.
Pretty decent song. Good job!
cool song
The danger noodle that just barely could
Great job remembering some true patriots
I'm a big hunley fan
OORAH!
Long live Dixie!
What brave and Honorable Confederate Soldiers!
some of the only ones
Прекрасная песня!
Thank you my friend!
True bravery
Can I find it on spotify?
Will be on spotify very soon
It is on Spotify now.
@@mikecannon3208 brilliant job on this song
I hope, this song is a masterpiece, from the brilliant confederate army.
Spotify
open.spotify.com/track/1BRFbaIqoJENHuXd4iXhHC?si=7Llskh9qRd6GwFuXELDEcA
Who sang this song?
Tom Smith. We will be releasing this on Spotify and other streaming sites shortly.
Mr Tom Smith from Anderson SC. We asked him to be a soldier of the CSA when he sang.
It dam near happened again if things of went bad Tuesday
And where did you find this I can’t find it anywhere else
Not sure your question...this is an original song I wrote and recorded.
@@mikecannon3208 a great one to I'm a military and law enforcement background daughter with a firece temper to match I'm a sub and ship freak
BRETTANY Michelle LAWSON-topic I wish more women were sub, ship, and history freaks :).
Books are available. I have one. Ask a library If they can get you a book on it.
You have a great voice 👍
Brave men in a terrible cause. Good song.
Thank you! If you haven’t already, it’s worth a visit to see the restoration of the submarine and artifacts in Charleston.
The cause of independence isnt a terrible cause?
@@Sonny-m1f It is when it's independence for some but slavery for the other 40% of the population. It was a terrible cause.
@@Sonny-m1f It is the myth of the “lost cause”…
@@mikecannon2747 The Cause was secession an independence. The myth is the "righteous cause". How does one fight to end slavery while simultaneously owning slaves themselves until after the war as well as enslaving native Americans an chinese coolies to build the railroads on the 1880s. No offense to you, I'm just stating what I know, not trying to be contrarian. If one knows about the corwin ammendment or have read Lincolns first inaugural from March of 1861, knows that ending the particular institution was not the reason the federals invaded sovereign states who had democratically elected to invoke their 10th amendment right to be independent. Which was recognized as fully legal before the war. The south didn't secede for fear of losing slavery, slavery is brought up in 4 of the secession documents an they are in reference to the northern states refusing to recognize the supreme courts decisions in the favor of the southern states in regards to them taking their people west an the fugitive slave act. Lincoln references this on his first inaugural as well. He fully supported the FSA. But could never allow colored people to go west. Free staters.
With the context of all of this it's easy for one to recognize that that war was much like all wars up into today. They are for economic purposes. An that's why the federal govt refused to let the 7 southern states leave in peace. Remember, Virginia, NC, Tennessee an Arkansas didn't secede until Lincoln unconstitutionally called up troops. Only then. Virginia an NC voted two times to remain in their secession conventions. My ancestor Peyton B Gravely was one of the men who voted to stay but after Sumpter he became a captain the in the 42nd Virginia an was wounded leading his company up culpa hill at Gettysburg. He was also a slave owner. Who voted to stay in the union because he as well as everyone knew that slavery was a constitutionally protected right in the union. Like New Jersey, Delaware an Kentucky, all union states who kept slavery until 1866.
The cause was independence. Not preservation or abolition of an economic institutions. Thank you for replying.
RIP to the Hunley crew, brave men fighting for a good cause.👍👍👍👍
God Bless the CSA!
States Rights Forever (unless it comes to forcing free states to returning fugitive slaves)
If you want to see the real H.L Hunley Visit Charleston SC that’s where you can see the real H.L Hunley Preserved in Water Tank I’ve been there I live in SC But not in Charleston Try visiting the H.L Hunley For those who have not seen it
Yes! The Hunley museum is worth a visit to see the real thing. The restoration that has been done on various Hunley artifacts is amazing.
I have the book on this. Sad.
Love the South
Long may she live.
If you get to Charleston, stop in for a tour and see the real thing. I’ll play this one Monday night at open mic, remembering the folks that died in the Titan sub.
Where can I find chords for this?
Send me an email and I'll shoot you the lyrics and chords. Would love to see someone else play it. I can also send you a longer acoustic guitar version. mcannon0623@bellsouth.net
Thank you for making this song. I am the first cousin of Horace Lawson Hunley. Six times removed. It is sad to me that modern history thinks that this war was about pro- slavery and not about states (local government) rights and an abhorrence for an over reaching federal government.The victors write the history books.
@@sailingikaika8704 Well if it pleases you to know, I know it wasn't about slavery. You're undoubtedly right, it was all about states' right and liberty. Great support from the Jewish nation!
@@sailingikaika8704 I have confederate and union relatives as well
@@sailingikaika8704 Well said!
This is a lesson to never mistake stupidity for bravery.
Yes bravery. Those lads had it in spades. The leadership and confidence from Capt. Dixon gave them the impetus to carry on, risk be damned to hell!
Me and the bois
Nice!
Jų. Istorija nepamiršo. Iškėlė. Su. Visu. Ekipažui. Hanly
Sėkminga
Pirma. Ataka. Submarinos
Away down South in the land of traitors
Rattlesnakes and alligators
Right away (right away), come away (come away)
Right away (right away), come away
Where cotton's king and men are chattels
Union boys will win the battles
Right away (right away), come away (come away)
Right away (right away), come away
We'll all go down to Dixie, away, away
Each Dixie boy must understand that he must mind his Uncle Sam
Away (away), away (away)
We'll all go down to Dixie
Away (away), away (away)
We'll all go down to Dixie
I wish I was in Baltimore
I'd make secession traitors roar
Right away (right away), come away (come away)
Right away (right away), come away
We'll put the traitors all to route
I'll bet my boots we'll whip 'em out
Right away (right away), come away (come away)
Right away (right away), come away
We'll all go down to Dixie, away, away
Each Dixie boy must understand that he must mind his Uncle Sam
Away (away), away (away)
We'll all go down to Dixie!
Away (away), away (away)
We'll all go down to Dixie
Oh, may our Stars and Stripes still wave
Forever o'er the fee and brave
Right away (right away), come away (come away)
Right away (right away), come away
And let our motto ever be
Forever Union and for liberty
Right away (right away), come away (come away)
Ride away (ride away), come away
We'll all go down to Dixie, away, away
Each Dixie boy must understand that he must mind his Uncle Sam
Away (away), away (away)
We'll all go down to Dixie
Away (away), away (away)
We'll all go down to Dixie
Not traitors but patriots for they were fighting the federal government far over reach on there rights
But now you're stuck with those "chattels." Bringing them here was the Southerners' mistake. Allowing them to stay here was YOUR mistake.
@@michaelwalter3399fr
@@Pack_leader1989Article VI of the US constitution, the CSA betrayed that
Also every confederate general betrayed their oath to 'fight all enemies, foreign and domestic'
@@braydenfarrell1177 you missed that last word "domestic"
Chad
Here is the Spotify link
open.spotify.com/track/1BRFbaIqoJENHuXd4iXhHC?si=Kukvv5xHTzKXYh3hHjIjUQ
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American Navy < Southern Navy
Right because sinking yourself in your first combat missions is really a sign of superiority.
The American Navy won in the end. Though the South invented the Iron Clad, the North built more of them. And more conventional warships too.
@@TheStapleGunKid the Hunley actually sank three times. Twice during practice drills and once in combat.
Yankees sit and spin!
I wonder why there were no black crew members. Oh.
I guess I don’t understand what you mean by this comment.
Sir they weren't racist they were sailors it wasn't a war over slavery alone to be honest slavery was a smaller part of it since both sides were guilty of it it was many different things a dark time in US history non the less
You might be surprised at how many black cavaliers rode with Forrest.
@Hayden Payne
Slavery was the ONLY reason for the war. Not a single contemporary source during the Secession Crisis mentions anything else. Slavery had withered to nothing economically and legally in the early decades of the 19th century. The North was committed to free labor and the South was not.
@@WilliamRing45 “Slavery was the pretext not the cause of the war.” William T. Sherman
Usa usa usa lol
I thought the name was OceanGate
And cost each man $250,000 to die ,
But you can do it for Free !
Where do we sign up and is the list already full , I hope I'm not too late ?