Scientists in North Charleston, SC, are hoping that the newly revealed "hidden side" of the Confederate submarine Hunley will give clues as to its sinking and deaths of its eight crew members.
So far, there have been no immediate things that stick out as to the answer, but there are "tantalizing clues" according to researchers. They already knew that there were large hull breaches on the starboard side that had remained out of view ever after the sub's raising.
Even stranger, the areas around the breaches was smooth where the sediments that had hardened all over the rest of the hull had been blasted away. Scientists are not sure if the breaches are man-made, caused by an explosion or caused by nature.
The sediment might have been scoured away by water and tides.
In any event, the newly upright Hunley now looks more like the stealth weapon that it was.
The next step will take place when the sub is lowered onto its keel blocks and in another month, the truss and slings will be removed, giving an even better view of the ship.
There are many good videos of the rotation process on YouTube.
Looking Forward to Seeing the Ship. --Old B-Runner
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