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The H.L. Hunley, a Confederate submarine, sank the USS Housatonic on February 17, 1864, by using a spar torpedo. The attack resulted in the sinking of the Housatonic, leading to the deaths of five crew members. The Hunley itself was lost shortly after the attack, with all eight of its crew perishing, making it the first combat submarine to sink an enemy warship, but at a tragic cost.
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What is the USS Hunley?
a submarine
How many ships did the css hunley sink?
One, the USS Housatonic. There were five Union casualties. The rest of the crew survived by climbing the rigging sticking of the water due to shallow water.
Name of the ship that was sunk by the CSS Hunley?
USS Housatonic
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 is the difference in the CSS Hunley and the H L Hunley?
They actually refer to the same vessel, the complete name was the CSS H.L. Hunley. This Confederate submarine attacked the USS Housatonic and sank it before sinking itself with a loss of all hands.
What was the name of the ship that got sunk by a confederate submarine?
The USS Housatonic, sunk by the Confederate submarine CSS Hunley.
How many casualties were there aboard the Maryland in Pearl Harbor?
The USS Maryland suffered a total of 4 casualties during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Which two U.S. warships were damaged by Iraqi mines in 1991?
In 1991, during the Gulf War, the U.S. warships that were damaged by Iraqi mines were the USS Tripoli (LPH-10) and the USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58). The USS Tripoli sustained damage when it struck a mine while operating in the Persian Gulf, while the USS Samuel B. Roberts was also severely damaged by a mine explosion, which resulted in significant casualties and prompted changes in mine countermeasures for the U.S. Navy.
When did the US navy start to use submarines?
Officially, 1900, when U.S. Submarine Force was founded and using inventor John Holland's gasoline-powered submarine. In 1800s, submarines USS Hunley, USS Alligator served in Civil War.
What resulted in the Spanish-American War?
The quest for Cuban Independence and the sinking of the USS Maine.
When was the Darwin attacked?
The USS Darwin, an Australian Navy guided missile destroyer, was attacked on February 21, 1942, during World War II. It was targeted by Japanese aircraft while it was stationed in the Indian Ocean. The attack resulted in damage to the ship and casualties among its crew.
What caused the sinking of the USS Arizona?
See "USS ARIZONA" by Joy Waldon Jasper, St.Martin's Press, 2001 for complete list of casualties and survivors.
