The H.L. Hunley sank on Feb. 17, 1864. Yesterday marked the 145th anniversary of its successful attack on the Housatonic and demise.
The Where Are famous People Buried blog had a short bit on two of the Hunley's crew members.
SEAMAN LUMPKIN-- Only his last name is known, but a recently discovered Confederate States Navy pay roster from October 3, 1863, lists a C. Lumpkins. Also, a hand-written note by William Alexander, one of the Hunley's builders, states that Lumpkin was on board the submarine.
SEAMAN AUGUSTUS MILLER-- Also a crewman and perhaps the most elusive. Few details known about him. He stood 5'8", about the average height for a Civil War era man, but he was one of the shortest on the crew. From Europe.
These men and the others met their death Feb. 17, 1864.
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
