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Gold Pocket Watch May Help Solve a Timeless Maritime Mystery

Gold Pocket Watch May Help Solve a Timeless Maritime Mystery

May 26, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ** May 26th 2022 **Video Press Release at: https://www.dropbox.com/s/id7trkkfr2laqfz/hunley__watch_discoveryVIDEO.mp4?dl=0Photos at: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/svhyl5vn05filyy/AACH3R2ULjKi2ShQo1PWCPDsa?dl=0  The Hunley became the world’s first...

Artifacts Belonging to Doomed 19th Century Submarine Captain Conserved

Artifacts Belonging to Doomed 19th Century Submarine Captain Conserved

Nov 23, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ** November 23rd, 2021 * The man who Captained the Hunley died shortly after making world history...

<i>Hunley</i> Launches New Visitor Experience & Fully Reopens After Closing Due to the Coronavirus

Hunley Launches New Visitor Experience & Fully Reopens After Closing Due to the Coronavirus

Jun 17, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ** Thursday, June 17th, 2021 The Hunley attraction will fully reopen its doors this Father’s Day weekend...

Today Marks 18th Anniversary of Recovery

Today Marks 18th Anniversary of Recovery

Aug 8, 2018

Though the Hunley’s journey began over a century ago, her modern-day voyage of scientific discovery started 18 years ago today....

World’s First Combat Submarine Original Surface Uncovered

Sep 7, 2015

HUNLEY PROJECT UPDATE For Immediate Release: For more information contact: Kellen Correia 843.822.8624 World’s First Combat Submarine Original Surface Uncovered...

Hunley to Undergo First Soak in Conservation Bath

May 1, 2014

Today the 76,000-gallon holding tank the Hunley rests in will be filled for the first time with a chemical solution...

Events Planned to Mark Sesquicentennial of the Hunley’s Historic Mission

Feb 4, 2014

For more information contact: For Immediate Release: Kellen Correia at 843.743.4865, x.32 February 4th, 2014 All across the nation, sesquicentennial...

Singer Songwriter Releases Song About Hunley

Jul 6, 2013

The story of Lt. Dixon’s lifesaving gold coin has inspired many over the years, including singer-songwriter Dr. Russell Riendeau, who...

Scientists Uncover Evidence of Explosion

Jan 28, 2013

The Hunley was less than twenty feet away from her torpedo when it exploded, according to new evidence uncovered by...

Hunley’s Overhead Truss Removed

Jan 12, 2012

Hunley’s Overhead Truss Removed: The Legendary Submarine Now Fully Visible for First Time Since 1864 For more information contact: For...

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