From the June 22nd Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
There are three major theories as to why the Hunley sank on its way back from sinking the USS Housatonic.
1. It was hit by cannon fire from the Housatonic.
2. The crew was knocked out from the concussion of the blst of the torpedo that sank the Housatonic.
3. It was damaged by another Union vessel coming to the aid of the stricken Union ship.
Studies conducted since the ship was raised show that the crew died from lack of oxygen. They were all found at their stations when the ship was excavated. Death came quickly. There was no evidence of a rush to escape.
This Will Be Interesting. --Old B-R'er
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