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The Civil War Submarine That Disappeared The H.L. Hunley was the first combat submarine to sink an enemy ship — the USS Housatonic in 1864 during the American Civil War. However, after its mission, the Hunley vanished without a trace. It wasn’t until 2000 that it was recovered off the coast of South Carolina. The crew’s remains were still at their stations, suggesting they died instantly, perhaps from the shockwave of their own torpedo. The Hunley’s story shows how innovation in warfare often comes with high risks — and how mysteries can linger for over a century. Would you volunteer to be on the first-ever military submarine?

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