The January 2, 2008 Charlotte (NC) Observer, ran an article on the ongoing efforts to restore the Confederate submarine Hunley.
At the time, an oil can, silk bandanna, and a pocket knife had been recovered and a lot of conserving was being on done on these as they would fall apart quickly after over 100 years underwater.
Clemson University is preparing the Hunley for a multi-year restoration by scientists at the Warren Lasch Conservation Center in North Charleston. They have been working to save the hundreds of artifacts found on board.
This will take many years as a long soak in fresh water to draw corrosive salts out is necessary.
More to Come. --Old B-R
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
