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by George W. Penington - Editor
NOVEMBER 14,
2003
2)
HUNLEY'S SIGNAL LAMP -
RESEARCH - part 2 >
3)
"Artifacts we expected vs. those
that were found" -
Comments from CSS H L HUNLEY
CLUB
4)
Eight Grade School Project- On
the Hunley (A Trick or a Treat)
>
5)
Hunley funeral
will be solemn, celebratory event
6) E-MAIL >
7) FROM THE GUEST
BOOK>
8) OUR PURPOSE
AND GOALS >
2)
HUNLEY'S SIGNAL LAMP -
RESEARCH - part 2 >The following are some additional
signal lamps found on the internet.
http://www.civilwarsignal.org/equipment/originalequipment.htm
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Picket Signal Lantern
This is a picket signal lantern or boat lantern. It was used on
picket duty at specific stations. This is candle fired and has a
spring that feeds the candle as it burns. The candle width is slightly
larger than today's candles but is the same size as the period candle
molds. The lens throws a very good beam and can be used like a modern
flashlight. It's light can be seen for several miles or more on a good
night. The yellow light passes through fog very well. Kerosene
versions of this type of lantern are fairly common and can be used for
signaling. Rotating the lens left or right opens and closes the
opening to the candle. Other versions have shutters. This dates
earlier than those. Kerosene was available from just before the Civil
War. Drake's wells in Pennsylvania opened up more of the product than
was had from "skimming" leaked oil from ponds. However, it was
expensive and did not find a place in Army stores as a common item . |
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Items from the Signal Corps Museum
Fort Gordon, Georgia |
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Picket signal lantern
(Signal
Corps Museum) |
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http://www.joshuasattic.com/search/product.asp?ID=715
#715 -
Tin Bulls eyed Signal Lantern U S NAVY MODEL 38 C
  
 The
classic Civil War signal lantern of japanned tin and a stacked, fluted
chimney cap. Large (2 1/2") bull's-eye lens. Whale oil lamp inside. Knob
to slide shutter ("blink" it). 7 1/2" tall. Nice condition. (See old
surplus catalog price!)
Bulls-eye Lantern
Also known as a Boat-Lantern, Signal, Policeman's or Picket-Lamp. It
has a large blob like lens protruding out from a small cylindrical tin
body. Foldable wire handles and sometimes a belt clip were attached to the
rear. The top was surmounted with one or sometimes two round fluted
chimneys. This lantern was frequently known as a "Flash-Light", since it
supported an inside-the-barrel movable metal shield to obscure the beam of
light when desired. It was constructed to use either candles or a fuel pot
depending on its intended service.
Carbide Lamp:
Common name for the "Miners lamp", Bicycle or automobile light fueled
with acetylene gas made in the lamp from water added to carbide.
Whale Oil:
Likely the most predominant fuel for American domestic lighting in the
first 25 or so years of the Nineteenth Century. Made from the rendered fat
of of the whale, and sparking a huge largely New England-based whale
hunting industry in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It didn't take
long before over-fishing began to drive the price of whale oil beyond the
reach of all but the wealthy, and substitute fuels began to be developed.
The whale oil burner is basically a disk (may be "drop in", cork-fit, or
screwed into a collar) with one or more parallel placed tubes holding
wicks pierced through it, with an inch or so of tubing being below the
top, and sticking down into the generally small capacity font to help
liquefy the fuel with conducted heat. [The "burning fluid" burner, often
confused by the unknowing antique dealer with whale oil burners, has its
wick tubes almost completely ABOVE the burner top, and splayed away from
each other.] Many collectors feel that the whale oil lamp period produced
some of America's most beautiful manufactured lamps; not surprising, as
the American Glass industry was beginning to feel its technical and
marketing muscles, and companies like Boston and Sandwich Glass were at
their creative best.
http://www.dapllc.com/lampguild/lampdict.htm
3)
"Artifacts we expected vs. those that were found" - Comments from CSS
H L HUNLEY CLUB
Back in 2001 this group was speculating about the artifacts that would be
found in the Hunley during the excavation. I thought it would be interesting
to compare our list of items to what was actually found.
Here's a comparison based on what I know about the results of the
excavation. Please correct me if I'm wrong about anything. Also, keep in
mind that anything could have been thrown overboard and some things may
still be embedded in the concretion.
1. Blue lantern. There was indeed a oil lantern. Probably whale oil. An
X-ray of the block lift was published. Was the lens really blue? Maybe. I
don't think it's been carefully studied yet. It's been suggested that the
lantern would not have been bright enough to be seen from shore. Could there
have been another that went overboard? b_rogoff
"If I remember correctly, at the Smithsonian lecture Paul Mardikian
stated that the lens was clear. I don't think the lens was concreted
so this would be relatively easy to determine. I also remember someone
writing here that certain oils would burn blue. " jvnautilus
2. Bushings, gloves, grease, etc. to protect the crewmen's hands while
cranking. There had to be something. The constant rubbing due to the
rotation of the crank would have been intolerable. This may become evident
when the concretion is removed from the crank. b_rogoff
3. Candles. Found. A base of a white candle. b_rogoff
4. Canteens and/or bottles. Found. Eight tin canteens and at least one
apothecary bottle. b_rogoff
5. Chamber pot. Maybe found. The purpose of the barrel found in the forward
ballast tank is still unclear. The necessity of a latrine bucket has been
argued back and forth. Personally I believe in the adage "when you gotta go,
you gotta go." b_rogoff "Funny that
the Friends announced finding this but have been silent since.
Activity in the tank appears to have ceased and the tank excavation is
apparently complete." jvnautilus
6. Coins and dice. Other than Dixon's coin and Ezra Chamberlin's "dog tag,"
I don't think any have been found. b_rogoff
7. Dixon's coin. Found. b_rogoff
8. Flint and steel or waterproofed matches. Not found. b_rogoff
9. Food containers. Not found but would have rusted away or disintegrated.
b_rogoff
10. Footrests. Not found. Not needed? b_rogoff
11. Map on oilskin, possibly hand drawn with landmarks identified?
b_rogoff
Not found, yet.
12. Oakum for caulking. Not found. b_rogoff
13. Padding (hull insulation). Found. I'm pretty sure they found some
textiles that were not clothing but
whose purpose was unknown. I think it's safe to assume that those textiles
were there to insulate the mens' backs from the cold, wet hull.
b_rogoff
14. Pistols or other hand weapons (pocket knives). No firearms but two
pocket knives found. b_rogoff
15. Telescope. Not found. Very surprising. Certainly Dixon would have owned
one. b_rogoff
16. Watches and/or a clock. Dixon's watch was found. No others.
b_rogoff
17. Wrenches for the keel ballast and other tools. Not found, but a large
pinion gear was found. It may have been a spare part or simply ballast.
b_rogoff Tuesday, November 11, 2003 2:12 PM
"The keel ballast releases don't require wrenches. Each has
a handle about 6 inches long. They found a file and a short length of
chain similar to that on the crank gear. I think the gear found on the
floor was ballast. jvnautilus
18. Wallet with nothing in it.
4)
Eight Grade School Project- On the Hunley (A Trick or a Treat)
Friday, October 31, 2003
Dear Sir,
I am doing my 8th grade history project on The
Hunley and "problems encountered" while building The Hunley and
executing the mission. I would like permission to use material I
find on this site.
and any suggestion or ideas you may have.
Thank you, Robbie
You are welcome to use anything you want on my website...you
should try to give credit where credit is due by citing the author
where possible if you use direct quotes, etc. Use the search
engine on the home page or the table of contents. Note: the
newsletters are the most recent information. Good luck and let
me know how it goes. George W. Penington Webmaster and
Editor of the Hunley.com newsletter.
Subject: interview
Hey This is Robbie again, I was just
wondering it I could ask you a few questions? One requirement of the
project is an interview. If you have the time , thanks. I already
have some answers but please still answer what you can.
Well anyway
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FINAL CREW - REVISED 8/19/03
1.) Lt. George Dixon, CSA, Commanding Lieutenant George
E. Dixon, commander of the submarine, H.L. Hunley
during it's final expedition against the USS Housatonic,
was never commissioned in the Confederate Navy, and remained
a member of company E of the 21st Alabama Volunteers. He was
a Kentuckian by birth (although a resident of Mobile), and
an engineer by profession. This engineering knowledge served
him well when he volunteered for command of the Hunley.
Although one source indicates that his crew in the final
expedition of the Hunley were also members of his
company, the Naval Official Records indicates that
five of these men were actually sailors from the Confederate
States Navy, and one from Confederate artillery service. |
| 2.) Cpl. C.F. Carlson, CSA
newly assigned second in command, member of the
German Light Artillery, Captain Wagener's (South
Carolina) company of artillery.[2]C.F.
CARLSON - Medal of Honor |
| 3.)
James A. Wicks, CSN,boatswain's mate
JAMES
A. WICKS -Medal of Honor |
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| 4.) Arnold Becker, CSN, seaman - from the CSS Chicora to
CSS Indian Chief to HUNLEY
ARNOLD BECKER - Medal of Honor |
| 5.) Fred Collins, CSN aka
Seaman Frank J. Collins aka
FRANK G. COLLINS - Medal of Honor |
| 6.) C. F. Simpkins, CSN -C. Simkins,
CSS H.L. Hunley, died February 17, 1864, when that vessel
attacked the USS Housatonic, off Charleston, South
Carolina. [ORN 1, 15, 337.]
C. SIMKINS - Medal of Honor |
7.) Seaman Joseph Ridgeway, CSN, seaman,
CSS H.L. Hunley, died February 17, 1864, when that
vessel attacked the USS Housatonic, off Charleston, South
Carolina. [ORN 1, 15, 337.]
JOSEPH RIDGEWAY - Medal of Honor
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| ___ White [Seaman Patrick White was discovered by Dave
Harvey to be from CSS Chicora - Possible friend of Becker -
definitely shipmates - both were paid by the Charleston Naval
Station - Found on Muster Roll] |
| ___ Miller
(It
was originally believed that Miller or White could be
James Hayes or the crewman wearing the
Chamberlin medallion) There are no pay records for Hayes or
Miller. Hayes' name popped up in Virginia in 1924 and is
suspect. |
2.Did the crew volunteer for the job?
Yes all crewmen were volunteers - The
final crew volunteered even knowing that two other crews had lost
their lives while practicing in the submarine. BUT...THE
HUNLEY WAS PRIVATELY OWNED, NEVER LICENSED and WAS NEVER
COMMISSIONED...“Although the
submarine was seized by the Confederate military, it was still owned
by the Singer Submarine Corps., who received a substantial bounty
for their efforts from the Confederate Government.
Under regulations set forth by the Confederate Government, the
organization or group that owned the HUNLEY would be entitled to 50%
of the value of any enemy vessel destroyed by means of their
contrivance. The "Housatonic" was by far not the best choice of a
target by the HUNLEY if they were in it for the money."the
commission for sinking either the “New Ironsides” or the “Wabash”
was equal to about $1.5 million dollars today with an additional
large sum for the support of the crew’s families if something
happened to them. " (Hunley Newsletter #20)
Therefore even though the crew were very brave volunteers...they
were also inspired by loyalty and royalties. George
3.did the candle give off light and
detect oxygen?(If more please tell me) Both are correct
5.what does c.s.s stand for?
http://www.thehunley.com/NEWSLETTER_38/Newsletter_38_07-11-03.htm#4)%20PRIVATEERS%20OR%20PIRATES
DEPARTMENT OF THE
NAVY -- NAVAL HISTORICAL CENTER
Commissioned ships did include ships of the Confederate States Navy,
the navies of the various individual states of the Confederacy,
privateers commissioned by the Confederacy or any of the Confederate
States, and other vessels that served the purposes of the
Confederate States.
Confederate States Ship H.L. Hunley or Confederate States
Submarine H. L. Hunley in my opinion are both appropriate. GWP
6.were there any problems in the
making of or sailing of the hunley? There were numerous
problems in the building of the Hunley From getting materials
to design and construction methods.
http://www.thehunley.com/News/Newsletter/Newsletter_32-The%20Subs/Newsletter_32_The%20Subs.htm
may help you.
McClintock admitted that his boats suffered
from three basic problems: the lack of a self-propelling motive
power, inaccurate compass readings, and an inability to measure the
horizontal movement while running submerged.
"...One difficulty
which Mr. McClintock very frankly pointed out was the uncertain
action of the compass in such a vessel...He also pointed out another
requirement which he had not succeeded in applying - rather from
want of means than from want of skill, or from any great difficulty
in the requirement [illegible]. He states that when under weigh
beneath the surface, it is quite impossible to ascertain whether the
vessel is progressing as there are no passing objects by which to
recognize the fact of motion; on several occasions when
experimenting with his boat they continued working the crank while
all the time the boat was hard and fast in the mud ("Report on a
submarine boat invented by Mr. McClintock of Mobile, U.S. of
America," PRO, Adm. Series 1/6236, File 39455).
7. Do you know anywhere , where I
could get a blueprint (copy) of the hunley?
8.How long could the hunley stay
under? ( oxygen supply ) http://www.thehunley.com/ftsumpterhunley.htm
During one practice, the crew decided to see how long
they could remain submerged:
"One evening after alternating diving and rising many times,
Dixon...and several crew members compared watches, noted the time
and sank for the test...In twenty-five minutes...the candle would
not burn...Each man had determined that he would not be the first
to say 'up!' Not a word was said except the occasional 'How is
it?' between Dixon and myself, until the word 'up' came from all
nine. We started the pumps...but I realized that my pump was not
throwing...I...took off the cap of the pump, lifted the valve and
drew out some seaweed that had choked it...We soon had the boat to
the surface...Fresh air!...We had been on the bottom for two hours
and thirty-five minutes..."
Lt. W.A. Alexander
http://www.thehunley.com/Crew/onbottom.htm
9.How far away was the hunley from
the Housatonic after being sunk? less than 650 feet
http://www.thehunley.com/latitude%20and%20Longitude.htm
Housatonic is actually shown further south for clarity
and was actually much closer to the Hunley. Some reports state that
she was well within 650 feet of the Housatonic.
"February 18, 1864 .--At 12:40 a.m.
Two and a half hours have passed - anoxia and eventual
suffocation take over. Her resting place is within 650 feet of the
Housatonic." GWP
Thanks again,
Robbie
5)
Hunley
funeral will be solemn, celebratory event
FROM THE STATE S.C.
Posted on Sat, Nov. 08, 2003
Hunley funeral will be solemn, celebratory event
As the responsible party for the events leading up to the funeral for
the eight crew members of the H.L. Hunley submarine, I thought your
readership might like to have the facts as they relate to recent
articles appearing in your newspaper.
The planning for this most solemn, but also celebratory, occasion is
an enormous job and began many months ago. It has been the intent of
the Hunley Commission and the Hunley Funeral Committee, of which I am
a member, to maintain the dignity and honor that these eight brave
men so richly deserve. We have stated emphatically over and over
again that this is a funeral. It is not a re-enactment; it is not a
flag rally. We must ensure that this last journey home for these crew
members is one that they would be proud of.
We also realized that many thousands of people would be coming to our
fair city during the week preceding the funeral, and we want this to
be a time that they will forever remember. We also knew that we had
to get information out to the public as quickly as possible. The
mountain of e-mails, correspondence and telephone calls were becoming
impossible to keep up with, and it was determined that a Web site
would be the most feasible way of keeping everyone apprised of
planning and events.
It quickly became apparent to me that the events in Charleston were
of such enormous proportions that my "idea" of a possible
lying in
state for the crew members at the state Capitol would just not be
feasible. There was never any contact with any person or organization
or state government entity other than the Hunley Commission in this
regard. Despite this contact, I never went forward with any planning
for the bodies to lie in state in Columbia. Just the thought of the
massive amount of details surrounding transportation of the bodies,
not to mention security of same, as well as the public safety, along
with the fact that it would be Easter weekend, led me to the
conclusion that this part of my plan simply was not feasible. It was
and continues to be deleted from the proposed schedule of events for
the week leading up to the funeral on April 17, 2004. No one from The
State has ever contacted me — the author of the proposed events
as
well as the Web site — for my comments or information on anything.
This occasion is of such historical significance that is has created
worldwide interest. And the fact that the Stars and Stripes and the
flags of the Confederacy will fly side by side lends an atmosphere of
healing among many divergent groups. It will be a proud and honorable
day for thousands of re-enactors — both Confederate and Union
— as
well as the many other participants and spectators. We have no hidden
agendas. This is an occasion that is open to the public, and we have
been most sincere in our efforts to keep everyone apprised of its
planning. We have incorporated those suggestions that we felt were
feasible. We realize that we cannot please everyone all the time. But
we are doing our very best, and I think and hope that when all is
said and done, it will be a most favorable memory in the hearts and
souls of all those participating and viewing.
KAY LONG Hunley Funeral Committee Charleston
6)
E-MAIL >
Originally To:
George@TheHunley.com
FirstName: del
LastName: sprague
Organization:
email:
delsprague@cs.com
Country: united states
ResponseMethod: E-mail
Date:
08 Nov 2003
message:
I am seeking any information regarding Charles L. Sprague
Thank you
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2003 2:49 AM
Subject: Ezra Chamberlin
I have proof Ezra Chamberlin of k company 7 th reg of volunteers.
That his body was not found at the battle Morris Island S.C. and was
not pronounced dead at all, according to documenting which I
personally have
Possession of that he was pronounced missing or not even at that
battle.
ALAN MENDOZA
BORN AND RAISED
N CHARLESTON SC.
Hello Alan...Sounds very interesting...send me more
information and I will publish it in the next newsletter if you
want... George W. Penington Webmaster and Editor of The
Hunley Newsletter
www.thehunley.com
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7)
FROM THE GUEST
BOOK>
excelent site, but how about published plans of the Hunley?
Stephen Wallin <swallin@blueyonder.co.uk>
rochester, uk - Friday, November 14, 2003 at 07:53:30 (PST)
Having just completed Stan Clardy's novel about the Hunley, I am
compelled to visit this surprising piece of technology .
Kevin Carle
new London, NC USA - Thursday, November 13, 2003 at 18:12:20 (PST)
I am doing a report on the hunley.
mike yohe <mikeyohe1234@yahoo.com>
beaver falls, pa USA - Thursday, November 13, 2003 at 16:08:57 (PST)
Great Site, I wonder on the effects of hyperthermia on the crew of the
hunley i should imagine it would of been like an ice box in there, and did
that have any bearing on their outcome. regards
Mark W <marksjaa@hotmail.com>
Melbourne, victoria Australia - Thursday, November 13, 2003 at 15:21:19
(PST)
Facsinating site. I became interested in marine archeology from
reading Clive Cussler books. I wish the team luck .... R.E. West
Robert E. West <arigizmo1@cs.com>
Palmdale, CA USA - Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at 19:55:28 (PST)
STS3/SS Pride in history go submarines
Matt Hockley <mhockley26@comcast.net>
Groton, CT USA - Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at 18:55:47 (PST)
these men and their boat deserve more credit than they were accorded.
if they were northners i am quite sure it would be different
Bob Moore <bomoore34@msn.com>
ashland, ky USA - Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at 18:14:47 (PST)
I wait for the chance to see the restoration project complete
dana kiser <d97kiser@yahoo.com>
monroe, Mi USA - Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at 18:00:56 (PST)
I have always been interested in military history and the brave
soldiers that went into the hunley that little did they know, they were
changing the face of war as we know it, even in a far off place like South
Africa we are interested in the hunley and the civil war.
TROY MAYERS <carpetcc@mweb.co.za>
Johannesburg, South Africa - Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at 01:44:52 (PST)
Hi there, Subheads. Check out http://www.ussubs.com/ when you get a
chance. Who has the bread for such things! Fun to dream about though.
Tom Lehnartz <dukeofchutney@yahoo.com>
San Francisco, CA USA - Monday, November 10, 2003 at 19:17:28 (PST)
I visited the Hunley this past weekend. It was a very humbling and
moving experience to see the sub and realize the men lost and recovered in
its interior.
Bobbie J. Bledsoe <bbledsoe@thefirm453.com>
Augusta, GA USA - Monday, November 10, 2003 at 13:24:41 (PST)
how can i save this page on my hard drive ?
Milking Tits <Milking
Tits>
Moscow, USA - Sunday, November 09, 2003 at 21:33:10 (PST)
U.S.Bublehead (submariner), I have great interest in any submarine
activity, esspecially those on "eternal patrol".
J Conan <silentsub1@aol.com>
San Bndo, Ca USA - Sunday, November 09, 2003 at 19:59:15 (PST)
Non conoscevo questa eroica parte della storia ...ammiro il coraggio e
l'ingegneria della missione ...e grazie a chi a realizzato il recupero
Mauro <sestante_2000@yahoo.it>
Pavia, italy Italy - Sunday, November 09, 2003 at 02:31:05 (PST)
I'm a student needing information and I am a fan of history.
Jordan <jbarrett_32@hotmail.com>
Winona, Ks USA - Thursday, November 06, 2003 at 10:29:16 (PST)
Wonderful part of history and so glad it is preserved. So many forget
the ones who served their country and their family they left behind to keep
us safe.
Jo Ann Hastings <sissy4652@hotmail.com>
NC USA - Wednesday, November 05, 2003 at 22:17:00 (PST)
I'm searching for biographical information on a member of the second
crew of the c.s.s. hunley, JOSEPH PATTERSON any clues you can give me would
be very helpful and appreciated.
joe a. patterson <japlm@academicplanet.com>
smithville, tx USA - Wednesday, November 05, 2003 at 19:21:55 (PST)
I'm a shipwreck diver. The Hunley facinates me. Look forward to seeing
it soon.
Mark Tonkin <honkin@beer.com>
Acton, on Canada - Wednesday, November 05, 2003 at 18:54:25 (PST)
Interested in being there in April 2004 please send me some info or an
address that can help
Wayne Ritchie <inkmantoo@aol.com>
Rocky Mount, NC USA - Wednesday, November 05, 2003 at 17:29:40 (PST)
Parabéns, é uma descoberta muito interessante que demonstra o espirito
guerreiro do povo norte americano
Pedro Mendes <kanimambo@zipmail.com.br>
sao paulo, Brasil - Wednesday, November 05, 2003 at 09:47:39 (PST)
I am very interested in anything concerning the civil war. am looking
forward to visiting the hunley thanks Ray Wilson
Ray Wilson <RAY1028@sc.rr.com>
WEST COLUMBIA, SC USA - Tuesday, November 04, 2003 at 16:57:22 (PST)
I am a college student requesting information
Dania <branmuffin007>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Tuesday, November 04, 2003 at 16:38:40 (PST)
I am very interested in the history of the Civil War.
Andrew Stedelin <abstedelin@hotmail.com>
Centralia, IL USA - Tuesday, November 04, 2003 at 14:23:16 (PST)
as a fan of clive cussler's escapism fare, i have been impressed that
apparently the reason for his entertaining writings have been to finance his
love of vintage vehicles and marine archeology. i am smugly satisfied that
he was able to add to his shipwreck accolades the finding of the hunley.
through the years he has thumbed his nose at being "dissed" by national geo
and the like and went on to sing his own tune regardless. while my
commentary could be a comment on rugged individualsim alone, it is not just
that. above all else, mr cussler seems to respect the efforts of everyone
involved in all aspects of a vessel's birth, life and death. as do i ....
every ship, vehicle, and dwelling has a history and life of its' own. here's
to respect for the explorers and recorders of our lives' histories.
leigh shields <stooges@xpressamerica.net>
dixfield, me USA - Monday, November 03, 2003 at 11:52:33 (PST)
I first caught up with the recovery of the Hunley via a documentary on
TV here. As an archaeologist with a particular interest in prehistory, most
of the projects I was involved with, produced artefacts, and sometimes
people. But they were people with no names, and little was known about their
thoughts, ideals and aims. A project like the Hunley is very different. Its
a far more personal process, and sheds light on the beginning of a whole new
way of approaching naval warfare as well. What it must have taken to get
into a new type of craft that had already sunk twice, with fatal
consequences both times, I cannot imagine. They were clearly both very
motivated and very brave men.
Marc Davies <rmarcdavies@yahoo.co.uk>
Great Waldingfield, UK - Monday, November 03, 2003 at 02:43:50 (PST)
MY SON IS A MEMBER OF THE CSA OUT OF BRISTOL, TENNESSE. HE SO ENJOYS
ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE CIVIL WAR AND IS SO EXCITED ABOUT COMING TO SEE THE
HUNLEY.
PENNY BISHOP <HUMPBISH@CS.COM>
BRISTOL, TN USA - Sunday, November 02, 2003 at 18:22:02 (PST)
The remains belong to all Anmericans and should be given the proper
respect that they deserve as they are a part of American History.(An
American with ties to both North and South)
Jeff Sollers <jdswds@epix.net>
Blakeslee, PA USA - Sunday, November 02, 2003 at 05:57:35 (PST)
I am a big time Civil War buff. And my new Civil War interest is the
Confedeate submarine for which this website is named. I hope you guys are
helpful. Thanks.
Patrick Waltz <Tapn4JC@aol.com>
San Diego, CA USA - Saturday, November 01, 2003 at 18:27:53 (PST)
Please continue this great work as long as it takes.This discovery has
held my interset since day one.I consider it exciting to visit the web site,
while increasing my cival war knowledge.I look forward to visiting the
excavation and grave site very soon. Thank You for your diligent work .
Friends of the Hunley, Gary & Brenda Hunley
GARY L. HUNLEY <gary230@earthlink.net>
CHARLESTON, TENNESSEE USA - Saturday, November 01, 2003 at 15:41:25 (PST)
I AM GOING TO THE HUNLEY IN APRIL FOR A FIELD TRIP FROM HAINES CITY
BOONE MIDDLE.AND IM LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS TRIP WITH SOME OF MY BEST
FREINDS AND TEACHERS ! BOONE MIDDLE # 1!
JOSEAN GARCIA <SPONGEBOBO219>
DAVENPORT, FL USA - Saturday, November 01, 2003 at 10:37:41 (PST)
8)
OUR PURPOSE AND GOALS
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The Confederate States Submarine H L Hunley
