What They Found Out

Though finding the Hunley may have been a major breakthrough, archaeologists were even more amazed at what they discovered inside the ship. The hatch was not severely damaged and there was no evidence that the crew was trying to escape. To some, it seemed they were not aware of the danger they were in.

The Hunley Reappears

The next five years researchers studied ship even more and on August 8, 2000, the Hunley was finally lifted from the ocean. Naval historians and naval history enthusiasts applauded as she resurfaced. Their beloved Confederate ship was coming home at last.