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Sinking during routine exercise

When
15 October 1863
Where
Charleston harbor
Part of
Sinking of the H. L. Hunley during a test run

On October 15, 1863, the submarine failed to surface during a routine exercise, killing all eight crewmen including Horace Hunley.

Horace Hunley took his turn at command during a routine exercise on October 15, 1863. The vessel failed to surface after a mock attack, resulting in the death of all eight crewmen, including the inventor.

Sources

  1. Horace Lawson Hunley Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
  2. H. L. Hunley Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04

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