Secrets of a Civil War Submarine
Solving the Mysteries of the H. L. Hunley
Binding: Paperback
Age 9+
Picture Storybooks
On February 17, 1864, the H.L. Hunley made history as the first submarine to sink a ship in battle. Soldiers on the shore waited patiently after seeing the submarine’s return signal. But after several days, the ship had failed to return. What had gone wrong? In 1995, after more than 130 years of searching, the H.L. Hunley was finally found buried off the coast of South Carolina.
Follow author, Sally M. Walker on a fascinating journey through the workings of the famous submarine, its voyages, and the difficult obstacles that were overcome to recover, excavate and conserve the ship.
Creators
Sally M. Walker has received awards including the Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal and a Orbis Pictus Honor for her books. She lives in Illinois and enjoys writing narrative nonfiction that tells a true story.
