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The Hunley’s air circulation system didn’t work or was disconnected the night she and her eight-man crew vanished in 1864. The finding suggests difficulty getting oxygen inside crew compartment.

Scientists are at work to preserve the Hunley and remove the concretion (a rock-hard layer of sand, rust, sediment and silt) that covers the inside of the crew compartment.

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Happy National Submarine Day from the world’s first successful combat sub! We salute all the men and women throughout history with the courage to be part of the Silent Service and celebrate the innovative science that led to the development of early submarines like the Hunley and the modern vessels of today.

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Conservators have pieced together all the clothing worn by Captain George Dixon the night the Hunley made world history in 1864. It includes 19th century buttons (none of which are military) along with a cashmere vest, jacket, and silver engraved suspenders. He was certainly well-dressed for his time and didn't go casual the night he navigated the world's first successful combat submarine. Thanks to the talented team at Clemson University's Warren Lasch Conservation Center for an amazing job preserving these artifacts.

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