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Who was the H.L. Hunley named after?
The Confederate submarine was named for its inventor Horace Lawson Hunley.
How many times did the CSS Hunley sink during trial runs?
The CSS Hunley sank four times during its sea trials. Undeterred, the Hunley did sink one Union ship but also destroyed itself.
How many men died in the sinking of Hunley?
1987
Did the Confederacy have the advantage in submarines over the Union?
The Confederacy led in the experimentation with submarines. The most successful was the HL Hunley. The inventor was killed in a test dive with his new and imaginative war vessel. The Confederate submarine sank the Federal warshipthe USS Housatonic in the Charleston harbor. The submarine, however, was dragged down by the sinking Housatonic. The Confederacy decided to end experimentation with submarines after that. The Union had no submarines.
What was the first successful submarine during the civil war?
The H.L. Hunley was the first successful submarine attack in the US Civil War. Created to help the Southern cause, it was privately owned and built for the profits it could obtain for its owners for sinking Union vessels. It began in February of 1864 in the Charleston Harbor. The Hunley successfully sank the Union ship, Housatonic. The explosion however, damaged the Hunley and it sank with the eight man crew all lost.
Why was the HL Hunley built?
To break the union blockade.
Where is the HL Hunley submarine?
The Hunley is currently undergoing restoration and research in Charleston, S.C., site of her attack on the USS Housatonic.
What does the hl in the h .l.hunley stand for?
I believe it stands for Horace Lawson Hunley, who was the developer of the submarine.
Where did the battle of the Hunley occur?
Hunley
What was the name of the submarine the confederates sank?
The Confederacy led in the experimentation with submarines. The most successful was the HL Hunley. This submarine sunk a Union warship however the sinking ship damaged the submarine that also sank.
What is the duration of The Hunley?
The duration of The Hunley is 1.57 hours.
What is Miranda hunley?
Miranda hunley is the sexyest thing the world
When was Con Hunley born?
con hunley was born on April 9, 1945
What is con hunley's occupation?
con hunley is a/an Singer, songwriter, musician
What did the Hunley submarine look like?
Follow the link below to the "Friends of the Hunley" site, where there are excellent pictures of the Hunley's recovery and close up pictures of her in the preservation tank. Friends of the Hunley is a non-profit organization created by South Carolina's Hunley Commission (established by the SC Government), for fundraising efforts aimed toward the Hunley raising and preservation effort.
When was Helen Hunley born?
Helen Hunley was born on 1920-09-06.
When was Horace Lawson Hunley born?
Horace Lawson Hunley was born in 1823.
