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Dive into the rich history of the H.L. Hunley with 'Sea of Darkness', a captivating account that unveils one of the Civil War's most enduring mysteries. Journey back to February 1864, when the H.L. Hunley made history as the first submarine to sink an enemy ship in combat, achieving a remarkable feat against the Union blockade ship USS Housatonic. Unfortunately, this achievement turned tragic as the Hunley sank with its entire crew aboard, raising questions that have puzzled historians and Civil War enthusiasts for over a century.
Discover the dramatic tale of its rediscovery in 1995 by a dive team led by acclaimed novelist and shipwreck explorer Clive Cussler. This book presents a detailed narrative of the submarine's sinking, its long-lost secrets, and the extensive efforts that led to its raising on August 8, 2000. Written by Civil War expert Brian Hicks, 'Sea of Darkness' offers readers an unparalleled insight into the recovery process, historical accounts, and new evidence that sheds light on the Hunley's fate. With a foreword and exclusive commentary from Clive Cussler, this work is a must-have for history buffs and maritime enthusiasts alike.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781938170607. Format: Cloth over boards. Year: 2015. Publisher: Spry Publishing LLC.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781938170607
Format: Cloth over boards
Year: 2015
Publisher: Spry Publishing LLC
Description:
On a dark night in February of 1864, the H.L. Hunley, the first submarine to sink an enemy ship in combat, torpedoed the Union blockade ship USS Housatonic, a feat that would not be repeated for another 50 years. But fate was not kind to the Hunley that night as it sank with all of its crew on board before it could return to shore. Considered by many to be the Civil War’s greatest mystery, the Hunley’s demise and its resting place have been a topic of discussion for historians and Civil War buffs alike for more than a hundred years.Adding still more to the intrigue, the vessel was discovered in 1995 by a dive team led by famed novelist and shipwreck hunter Clive Cussler, sparking an underwater investigation that resulted in the raising of the Hunley on August 8, 2000. Since that time, the extensive research and restorative efforts underway have unraveled the incredible secrets that were locked within the submarine at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.Join Civil War expert Brian Hicks as Sea of Darkness recounts the most historically accurate narrative of the sinking and eventual recovery ever written. Hicks has been given unprecedented access to all the main characters involved in the discovery, raising, and restoration of the Hunley. Complete with a foreword and additional commentary by Clive Cussler, Sea of Darkness offers new, never-before-published evidence on the cause of the Hunley’s sinking, providing readers a tantalizing behind-the-scenes look inside the historic submarine.
Discover the dramatic tale of its rediscovery in 1995 by a dive team led by acclaimed novelist and shipwreck explorer Clive Cussler. This book presents a detailed narrative of the submarine's sinking, its long-lost secrets, and the extensive efforts that led to its raising on August 8, 2000. Written by Civil War expert Brian Hicks, 'Sea of Darkness' offers readers an unparalleled insight into the recovery process, historical accounts, and new evidence that sheds light on the Hunley's fate. With a foreword and exclusive commentary from Clive Cussler, this work is a must-have for history buffs and maritime enthusiasts alike.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781938170607. Format: Cloth over boards. Year: 2015. Publisher: Spry Publishing LLC.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781938170607
Format: Cloth over boards
Year: 2015
Publisher: Spry Publishing LLC
Description:
On a dark night in February of 1864, the H.L. Hunley, the first submarine to sink an enemy ship in combat, torpedoed the Union blockade ship USS Housatonic, a feat that would not be repeated for another 50 years. But fate was not kind to the Hunley that night as it sank with all of its crew on board before it could return to shore. Considered by many to be the Civil War’s greatest mystery, the Hunley’s demise and its resting place have been a topic of discussion for historians and Civil War buffs alike for more than a hundred years.Adding still more to the intrigue, the vessel was discovered in 1995 by a dive team led by famed novelist and shipwreck hunter Clive Cussler, sparking an underwater investigation that resulted in the raising of the Hunley on August 8, 2000. Since that time, the extensive research and restorative efforts underway have unraveled the incredible secrets that were locked within the submarine at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.Join Civil War expert Brian Hicks as Sea of Darkness recounts the most historically accurate narrative of the sinking and eventual recovery ever written. Hicks has been given unprecedented access to all the main characters involved in the discovery, raising, and restoration of the Hunley. Complete with a foreword and additional commentary by Clive Cussler, Sea of Darkness offers new, never-before-published evidence on the cause of the Hunley’s sinking, providing readers a tantalizing behind-the-scenes look inside the historic submarine.