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Synopsis
On a brutally cold night in February 1864, all seemed calm off the coast of Charleston, South Carolina. But beneath the placid surface of the sea, a Confederate submarine named the H. L. Hunley was about to attack the USS Housatonic, the Union Navy's largest warship. The sub plunged a 135-pound torpedo into the Houstonic's stern, sinking it within three minutes, and becoming the first submarine to sink a ship in battle. Lieutenant George Dixon and his crew signaled their victory to their Rebel compatriots on Sullivan's Island and steamed toward shore and a heroes' welcome. Sadly, their triumph was short-lived: For reasons that remain mysterious, the H. L. Hunley abruptly disappeared.
But not, it turns out, forever. Though treasure-hunters had searched for the sub since the Civil War, it remained undisturbed for 136 years. Aided with newly-developed technologies, a team of divers bankrolled by novelist Clive Cussler found the Hunley in 1995.
Two price-winning journalists, Brian Hicks and Schulyer Kropf, have chronicled this fascinating story of military daring, momentary victory, sudden death, buried secrets, persistence, and ultimate payoff. As described by the authors of The H. L. Hunley, its discovery and subsequent recovery have revealed a veritable treasure trove of human-interest anecdotes and solutions to decades-old mysteries.
But not, it turns out, forever. Though treasure-hunters had searched for the sub since the Civil War, it remained undisturbed for 136 years. Aided with newly-developed technologies, a team of divers bankrolled by novelist Clive Cussler found the Hunley in 1995.
Two price-winning journalists, Brian Hicks and Schulyer Kropf, have chronicled this fascinating story of military daring, momentary victory, sudden death, buried secrets, persistence, and ultimate payoff. As described by the authors of The H. L. Hunley, its discovery and subsequent recovery have revealed a veritable treasure trove of human-interest anecdotes and solutions to decades-old mysteries.
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About the Authors
SCHUYLER KROPF is a senior political reporter for the Post and Courier, and also ahs received several professional awards. He lives in Charleston.
BRIAN HICKS is a senior writer for the in Charleston, South Carolina, and the author of Into the Wind. He has received numerous journalism awards, including South Carolina Press Journalism of the Year honor. He lives in Charleston.
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The Confederate government built the world's first attack submarine during the Civil War, and it sank after its only victory. This story of THE HUNLEY starts at its the construction and ends with the recent discovery of the captain's good-luck gold coin still in his pocket. Familiar authors like Jules Verne and Clive Cussler make dramatic appearances. The narrator makes history more dramatic by using accents for quoted material and prolonging phrases like "discovering a human rib cage. . ." With no pictures of the craft, the audiobook challenges our visual imagery of what people called the "fishboat" but creates an otherwise thorough telling of the first chapter in submarine warfare. J.A.H. © AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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Highbridge Audio (edition Abridged), 2002
ISBN 10: 1565115341
ISBN 13: 9781565115347
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Audio CD. Condition: Very Good. Abridged. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 1565115341-11-1