HUNLEY

The Hunley became the world's first successful combat submarine in 1864 and then mysteriously vanished. She was located in 1995 by New York Times best selling author Clive Cussler and was raised from the ocean floor in 2000. The Hunley was not only an important relic in Naval history but was also a time capsule holding a wide array of fascinating artifacts from the 19 th century. We are working to save the Hunley, the artifacts found within and build a submarine naval museum where our nation's story under the waves can be told for generations to come... On February 17th, 1864, the H. L. Hunley became the first successful combat submarine in world history with the sinking of the USS Housatonic. After completing her mission, she mysteriously vanished and remained lost at sea for over a century. For decades, adventurers searched for the legendary submarine.

Also known as: The Hunley

Primary location: Charleston United States