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Amazing history...The first sinking of the Hunley was at Fort Johnson on James Island where the first shot was fired on Ft Sumter, loosing the entire crew. The second sinking included the death of Hunley himself...the hatch was not secured and the vessel filled with water. I visited the set of the field hospital during the filming of "The Hunley" by TNT, it was down in the back of Magnolia Cemetery and when I first got there the first person I saw was Donald Sutherland who played Beauregard in the movie. I left my camera in my vehicle as I knew taking pictures might get me thrown off of the set, it was hard to do that I would have loved to have taken a few. The set was very realistic. Oh by the way that painting of the Hunley done by Conrad Wise Chapman during the war, turned out to be the most accurate likeness of the actual sub, historians for many years were never completely sure of what details were until it was recovered.
My dad was the crane operator who set the Hunley in the tank its sitting in today. And also was the one to right it in 2011. Proudest moment of his whole crane operating career spanning 30 years. For his efforts in helping with the restoration of the sub, he was given a lifetime Friend of the Hunley pass.
The Hunley is such a fascinating story as well as feat of engineering. Thank you for highlighting this submarine and the history around it. Gotta get there myself one of these days .
What saved a lot of the artifacts recovered from the sub was the fact the sub filled up with mud and sediment which pretty much mummified the crew. They found hair and other tissue samples when raised. My theory to the disappearance is Dazed and concussed from the blast yet knowing they were still in danger and the tide still going out. Dixon took the sub further out to sea knowing union vessels would be searching for the sub and to wait for the tide to turn. Sitting on the surface with the forward hatch open, the crew resting as the cold winter air filled the sub. Drenched in sweat and falling into a sleep from the concussion they received from the blast. Hypothermia sets from the cold temperatures reported that week; they fall into a coma. Just then a ship passes by not ramming the sub but possibly grazing it forcing it under. The vacuum force of the water flooding the open hatch slams it shut breaking the latch and brittle view port, rushing water forces the broken pieces into the sub settling around Dixon. Now In a coma and rapidly filling with water the crew drowned in their stations as the Hunley settles 30feet on the bottom.
Wow! Thanks for the response. That’s a very plausible theory. I can totally see the crew being dazed from the blast. Thanks for responding and watching. We can all learn from great theories like yours.
I never realized that it sunk 3 times and this is a great remembrance of our brave brothers who fought against the tyranny of the federal government that we are still doing today
According to an article on the The American Battlefield Trust website: Through more investigation of both the boat and the crew’s remains (still inside when recovered), it was determined that the boat’s own torpedo was the cause of her sinking. There was no damage to the hull, and the crew were found still at their stations, thus disproving theory that they suffocated or drowned because there was no sign of struggle to escape. Researchers at Duke University concluded that the blast from the torpedo caused a shock wave that ruptured the crew’s lungs, either killing them instantaneously or incapacitating them and causing their submarine to sink.
@@ProjectPast1565 If you wish to read about this discovery, you can purchase the book entitled "In the Waves: My Quest to Solve the Mystery of a Civil War Submarine" by author Rachel Lance.
Theory of how it might have also sunk. The crew was killed instantly by the shock wave caused by the explosion, because I heard that the part of the ship that exploded was were they had all the gun powder stored at.
I think the Hunley was damaged by their own torpedo. That spar was not all that long and it may have bent in the process of ramming it into the side of the Housatonic. It may have entangled them partially as well.
You can call the Hunley successful if you also view the Japanese Kamikaze aircraft as successful. The only difference is the Hunley crew didn't plan to die.
You can call is successful in the fact that it was the first submarine to ever sink an enemy ship. Unfortunately for the crew the success came at the expense of their life.
@@ProjectPast1565 Understood, but the Hunley also took her entire crew down too (not to mention the additional casualties of previous versions and prior tests).
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Brave men.
Absolutely
Amazing history...The first sinking of the Hunley was at Fort Johnson on James Island where the first shot was fired on Ft Sumter, loosing the entire crew. The second sinking included the death of Hunley himself...the hatch was not secured and the vessel filled with water. I visited the set of the field hospital during the filming of "The Hunley" by TNT, it was down in the back of Magnolia Cemetery and when I first got there the first person I saw was Donald Sutherland who played Beauregard in the movie. I left my camera in my vehicle as I knew taking pictures might get me thrown off of the set, it was hard to do that I would have loved to have taken a few. The set was very realistic. Oh by the way that painting of the Hunley done by Conrad Wise Chapman during the war, turned out to be the most accurate likeness of the actual sub, historians for many years were never completely sure of what details were until it was recovered.
Dude, that was so cool! Thank you for posting this!
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 🤙
What an amazing video. You did an amazing job showing off the Hunley and the tombstones of the crews.
Nice!! Can’t wait to go! Enjoyed it
It’s a must see. Thanks for watching!
My dad was the crane operator who set the Hunley in the tank its sitting in today. And also was the one to right it in 2011. Proudest moment of his whole crane operating career spanning 30 years. For his efforts in helping with the restoration of the sub, he was given a lifetime Friend of the Hunley pass.
That’s so awesome. What a cool way to contribute to the Hunley’s preservation.
@@ProjectPast1565 He did a lot around Charleston, including historical buildings. He set the aircraft on the Yorktown, as well.
Oh wow! That’s another cool contribution. The Yorktown was an amazing visit. In fact, all of Charleston was fantastic.
The Hunley is such a fascinating story as well as feat of engineering. Thank you for highlighting this submarine and the history around it. Gotta get there myself one of these days .
I actually saw it on my way back from from Florida and I live in New Jersey and I saw it around February 25th 2022.
It’s was so amazing seeing it in person and learning about its story.
@@ProjectPast1565 I completely agree with you on seeing it being so amazing that next time I am down there I am going to maybe see it again.
What saved a lot of the artifacts recovered from the sub was the fact the sub filled up with mud and sediment which pretty much mummified the crew. They found hair and other tissue samples when raised.
My theory to the disappearance is Dazed and concussed from the blast yet knowing they were still in danger and the tide still going out. Dixon took the sub further out to sea knowing union vessels would be searching for the sub and to wait for the tide to turn.
Sitting on the surface with the forward hatch open, the crew resting as the cold winter air filled the sub. Drenched in sweat and falling into a sleep from the concussion they received from the blast. Hypothermia sets from the cold temperatures reported that week; they fall into a coma.
Just then a ship passes by not ramming the sub but possibly grazing it forcing it under. The vacuum force of the water flooding the open hatch slams it shut breaking the latch and brittle view port, rushing water forces the broken pieces into the sub settling around Dixon.
Now In a coma and rapidly filling with water the crew drowned in their stations as the Hunley settles 30feet on the bottom.
Wow! Thanks for the response. That’s a very plausible theory. I can totally see the crew being dazed from the blast. Thanks for responding and watching. We can all learn from great theories like yours.
Eight brave men died a hard death. R.I.P. Gentlemen.
They went to hell quickly
I’m a friend of the hunley ( pass holder). I can go there and just stay for hours it is so fascinating.
I loved it there. Such a unique and interesting place. The preservation efforts there blow my mind.
I never realized that it sunk 3 times and this is a great remembrance of our brave brothers who fought against the tyranny of the federal government that we are still doing today
According to an article on the The American Battlefield Trust website: Through more investigation of both the boat and the crew’s remains (still inside when recovered), it was determined that the boat’s own torpedo was the cause of her sinking. There was no damage to the hull, and the crew were found still at their stations, thus disproving theory that they suffocated or drowned because there was no sign of struggle to escape. Researchers at Duke University concluded that the blast from the torpedo caused a shock wave that ruptured the crew’s lungs, either killing them instantaneously or incapacitating them and causing their submarine to sink.
That’s some great info and when you think about it, it makes total sense.
@@ProjectPast1565 If you wish to read about this discovery, you can purchase the book entitled "In the Waves: My Quest to Solve the Mystery of a Civil War Submarine" by author Rachel Lance.
I'm not claustrophobic but you certainly wouldn't have gotten me in that sub back then haha. But very cool to see the original.
Lol yeah definitely not for me. Those guys were definitely very brave. Thanks for watching 🤙
I so totally agree with you.
People were shorter back then too
Theory of how it might have also sunk.
The crew was killed instantly by the shock wave caused by the explosion, because I heard that the part of the ship that exploded was were they had all the gun powder stored at.
Definitely a strong possibility! I was wondering if that spar wasn’t long enough to keep the blast away.
I think the Hunley was damaged by their own torpedo. That spar was not all that long and it may have bent in the process of ramming it into the side of the Housatonic. It may have entangled them partially as well.
I think that makes the most sense overall. It’s interesting to think about as sad as the story is. Thanks for watching and for your input
I work here
Very cool! What’s your favorite part about working there?
@ project_past Getting to teach kids about the submarine how it worked stories about it all that
@@JustTheRonin it was such a great experience when I visited. Learned a ton.
shakey camera footage of information boards doesn't work. Just talk to camera.
I was to excited! Thanks for watching.
You can call the Hunley successful if you also view the Japanese Kamikaze aircraft as successful. The only difference is the Hunley crew didn't plan to die.
You can call is successful in the fact that it was the first submarine to ever sink an enemy ship. Unfortunately for the crew the success came at the expense of their life.
I feel better
Calling the HL Hunley “successful” is Lost Cause rhetoric.
It was successful in the fact that it was the first sub to sink a ship.
@@ProjectPast1565 Understood, but the Hunley also took her entire crew down too (not to mention the additional casualties of previous versions and prior tests).
@ProjectPast1565 there's always that one jerk