lol i live on charleston afb and i been to fort summter and i seen the hunley like 50 times but it sucks because it has to be in a tank becase its been in water for almost 100 years and it could corrupt =[[ and when i go on the tours cuz of my moms friend they said the people inside it had to fit into a 18inch hole or something like that
@paulhunter123 It's not a true submarine, but rather a submersible boat. The topside conning towers were always above water. This tradition carries on by all modern subs being called "boats".
@paulhunter123 Also, General Beauregard, the commander of Charleston's defense, had determined after the second sinking that the Hunley would not submerge to deliver a torpedo - it was too dangerous. Instead, the sub would ride low in the water and deliver torpedoes via a spar.
I am astounded at how sophisticated this submarine was. It is incredible that each time it went out to sea, it sank. I can't imagine how they pulled it up twice during the Civil War - I wish I could read up on that. One more testament to the determined, formidable South!
Hard Hat divers on surface supplied air. They'd raise it to the surface, pump out the water, and get it back to shore. They had to cut up the bodies and bring them out in pieces as they were too bloated to fit out through the narrow entry/exit hatch.
So these guys made an underwater PADDLE BOAT from steel , put a BOMB on it and went RAMMING stuff . THAT , IS SOME GANSTA SHIT !!!!!!!
ppaull40 1 month ago
That is one hell of a ghetto Submarine.
mrceebees14 1 year ago
Erhm... A compass inside an iron hull ?
legendbonnie 1 year ago
Hunley is a family obsession! Keep sending in clips.
wristfracture 1 year ago
lol i live on charleston afb and i been to fort summter and i seen the hunley like 50 times but it sucks because it has to be in a tank becase its been in water for almost 100 years and it could corrupt =[[ and when i go on the tours cuz of my moms friend they said the people inside it had to fit into a 18inch hole or something like that
TheAnTiClan 1 year ago
9:10. Skull.
MrKazuma92123 2 years ago
why did the sub attack the ship above water?
paulhunter123 2 years ago
@paulhunter123 It's not a true submarine, but rather a submersible boat. The topside conning towers were always above water. This tradition carries on by all modern subs being called "boats".
PuzzlingEvidenceTV 1 year ago
@paulhunter123 It was an attempt to lift the illegal federal blockade of Charleston.
rickenbanger 11 months ago
@paulhunter123 Also, General Beauregard, the commander of Charleston's defense, had determined after the second sinking that the Hunley would not submerge to deliver a torpedo - it was too dangerous. Instead, the sub would ride low in the water and deliver torpedoes via a spar.
evanwildenhain 10 months ago
One of the few true adventures and inventions!
Maro
WindQuartets 2 years ago
Don't FORGET!!
fluxgenerator 3 years ago 4
I am astounded at how sophisticated this submarine was. It is incredible that each time it went out to sea, it sank. I can't imagine how they pulled it up twice during the Civil War - I wish I could read up on that. One more testament to the determined, formidable South!
tialeetull 3 years ago 9
Hard Hat divers on surface supplied air. They'd raise it to the surface, pump out the water, and get it back to shore. They had to cut up the bodies and bring them out in pieces as they were too bloated to fit out through the narrow entry/exit hatch.
TLCoki 2 years ago
i guess it makes sense they had to cut up the bodies. it sounds so gruesome, though.
i would not want a 'recovery diving' job.
tialeetull 2 years ago
Never forget the HUNLEY!!
9208155 3 years ago 4
RIP BRAVE CREW OF CSS HUNLEY...
NAVYMU1RET 3 years ago 9
Ups! Strom Tumond bumper sticker?
sOnarPL 3 years ago
great video! 5/5
storm thurmond bumper?
sOnarPL 3 years ago
They found a Strom Thurmond bumper sticker on it when it was recovered.Thats funny rite dere,I dont care who ya are
Magnumman77 3 years ago