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What’s Next for the Hunley

Posted on January 15, 2012 by subsowespac

The removal this week of the massive steel truss that had surrounded the Confederate submarine CSS H. L. Hunley since it was raised from the sea off Charleston almost a dozen years ago has allowed the first clear view of … Continue reading →

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Hunley Truss Removed Successfully

Posted on January 13, 2012 by subsowespac

I am an extra proud South Carolinian today! Yesterday the team at the Clemson conservation center successfully removed the truss from the Hunley’s preserved hulk. Hopefully this will lead to more discoveries relating to how she and her crew were … Continue reading →

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Hunley Truss To Be Removed

Posted on January 11, 2012 by subsowespac

The eight-ton steel truss used to raise the Confederate submarine CSS H. L. Hunley will be removed by scientists this week. The 40-foot, 17,000-pound truss was used to suspend the slings that supported the submarine when it was raised from … Continue reading →

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