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November 25, 2003
Hunley
The Hunley, first submarine to sink an enemy warship, has been excavated three years after being raised from the deep.
Scientists this week finished removing sediment from the ballast tanks of the sub after recovering a coil of waterlogged rope. They also recovered some tools from the crew compartment, which might indicate the crew had been making repairs the night the Hunley sank.
I worked for two years on an SSN related project. It is hardly news for a submarine crew to be making repairs but that last line is chilling to read.
Posted by Ghost of a flea at November 25, 2003 09:09 AM
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Flea, the pedant in me cannot resist...
Hunley.
Huntley was a broadcaster.
Tee hee.
I got to see the Hunley this year when I had reason to visit Charleston. They are doing a good job of balancing the interests of science and history with respect for the crew.
Posted by: John of Argghhh! at November 25, 2003 07:57 PM
Oops! Thanks for that. This is what I get for publishing multiple posts just before lecture.
Posted by: Nicholas Packwood at November 25, 2003 08:26 PM