Did They Find Human Remains in the Hunley?
The H.L. Hunley, the first combat submarine to sink an enemy warship, was lost at sea in 1864. In 1995, its wreck was discovered off the coast of South Carolina. Excavations over the years have yielded numerous artifacts, but one question has lingered: were there human remains inside?
In 2019, researchers announced that they had found bone fragments within the Hunley's wreck. These fragments were analyzed and confirmed to be human, likely belonging to one of the eight crew members who perished when the submarine sank. The discovery provides valuable insights into the final moments of the Hunley's fateful voyage.
Key Points:
- Human bone fragments have been found inside the wreck of the H.L. Hunley.
- These fragments belong to one of the eight crew members who died when the submarine sank in 1864.
- The discovery helps shed light on the final moments of the Hunley's crew.
FAQs:
- When was the H.L. Hunley lost at sea? In 1864.
- When was the Hunley's wreck discovered? In 1995.
- How many crew members died when the Hunley sank? Eight.
- What type of ship did the Hunley sink? A Union steamship.
- Where was the Hunley's wreck discovered? Off the coast of South Carolina.
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