On February 17th, 1864, the H. L. Hunley became the first successful combat submarine in world history with the sinking of the USS Housatonic. After completing her mission, she mysteriously vanished and …

The Hunley Project is conducted through a partnership with Friends of the Hunley, the South Carolina Hunley Commission, Clemson University Restoration Institute, Naval History and Heritage …

Visit the Hunley and see the world’s first combat submarine along with amazing artifacts found onboard during excavation of the crew compartment. It is a unique experience that covers three centuries of …

We are closer to discovering the cause for the Hunley’s disappearance, but there is still no clear explanation. Here, we have a listing of the evidence collected and some possible theories to explain …

The Hunley has finally come out of her shell. For the first time in over a century, you can actually see the original surface of the world’s first successful combat submarine.

When Anderson refused, the next day at 4:30 AM, Beauregard ordered his forces at the Charleston battery to open fire onto Fort Sumter. After two days of heavy bombardment, Fort Sumter …

Feb 17, 2003 · The Hunley’s journey to become the world’s first successful combat submarine is full of twists, turns and, of course, dives.

Nov 13, 2002 · Since then, the Hunley project has become a global model for maritime conservation, drawing scientists and historians from around the world. The submarine now stands as a testament …

Now that the Hunley was safe, the work of learning her secrets could begin. The groundbreaking excavation of the Hunley’s crew compartment unearthed rare 19th century artifacts, including a gold …

Historical Records: Some historical evidence suggests the Hunley did not sink immediately after the attack and light, perhaps in the forms of signals, was seen by both Union and Confederate sources.