From the June 15th Charleston ABC News 4 and Beaufort (SC) Gazette.
The Hunley was raised three in preparation for being set upright. When the submarine was found over ten years ago, it was resting at a 45 degree list to the starboard and that angle has been maintained in its research facility tank.
Crane operators hoisted the Hunley on the 15th, the first step in a two-week process to stand it upright. This is the first time the ship has been moved in nearly eleven years.
Cecil Douglas was handling the crane, the same person who put the Hunley in its tank August 8, 20000, just hours after it had been raised from the Atlantic Ocean.
Since then several pieces have been removed and the interior completely excavated, including the remains of the crew and over 2,000 artifacts.
It is hoped that the new perspective will show the cause for the sub's sinking, which is still not known for sure.
I'll be Keeping Updates on the Story. --Old B-R'er
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