Friends of the Hunley

This Month in Hunley History:
In July 1863, a demonstration of the Hunley’s attack capabilities took place for Confederate officials. An old coal-hauling barge was anchored in the middle of the Mobile River. The Hunley approached her mark and then dove beneath the target vessel. When the torpedo hit the barge, it blew up and sank within minutes. The Hunley resurfaced shortly after. After two years of attempts at the submarine concept, it had finally happened. The Hunley had successfully attacked her target. Having proven her capabilities, the pioneering submarine was then sent to Charleston to be put in action and help break the Union blockade.