Description:
One of the greatest and most sought-after artifacts in the history of naval warfare can now be viewed by the public. The Confederate submarine H. L. Hunley, a hand-cranked vessel fashioned of locomotive boilers, sank the Union blockade vessel USS Housatonic in February 1864. The sinking of the Union ship launched the age of submarine warfare. The submarine and its nine-member crew mysteriously vanished off Sullivan's Island shortly after completing its historic mission. The vessel was finally located in 1995, sparking headlines across the world. The submarine was eventually raised and brought to the old Charleston navy base for preservation. The bones of its crew members were buried in a historic ceremony on April 17, 2004, at Magnolia Cemetery. The sub, which rests in a tank of 50°F (10°C) water, can be visited only weekends on 20-minute tours.
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Awards:
Frommer's
- Very Highly Recommended 2010
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: +1 877 448 6539 / +1 843 744 1488
- send email
Address:
- 1250 Supply St., Bldg. 255
- Warren Lasch Conservation Center
- North Charleston, SC 29405
Hours:
- Sat 10am-5pm; Sun noon-5pm
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
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