Underwater Warfare: The HL Hunley

This chapter explores the groundbreaking role of the submarine during the American Civil War, focusing on the Confederate submarine HL Hunley as a revolutionary yet perilous weapon. It recounts the harrowing mission that led to its first successful attack on the USS Housatonic, while also discussing the tragic fate of its crew and the subsequent discovery of the sunken vessel. The narrative blends historical insights with humor, highlighting the complexities and controversies surrounding the innovation of submarine warfare in a time of conflict.