I read a Smithsonian article about this book and was impressed by the thorough detailed forensic study of every detail of the Hunley's demise and was hungry for more. I immediately bought the book. With all her research into the detailed structure of of the submarine, I hoped that there would be detailed drawings of the workings of the ship, but there are none. I easily found that technical information and drawings about the Hunley are easily available elsewhere. Regardless, Rachael Lance brings these details to light as her unique biomedical engineering and blast injury specialist expertise are brought to bear and helps us understand how the Hunley's designer forged into territory beyond the limitations of the scientific understanding of the day, and how the crew paid the ultimate price for that. The book covers an amazing scope of the early history of submarines and the use of black powder during the Civil War and personal details of the crews of the Hunley and the Union ship it sank and far more information and detail than that. It was very savory and satisfying for one who loves to delve into all the side-tracking rabbit holes she encountered on her journey. While some have felt that the narrative of the book meanders off course too much, I was consumed by the richness and depth of Ms. Lance's work, and I found parallels with the career path I've traveled and felt a sense of camaraderie with her struggles. This is a magnificent and compelling work.
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Civil War Submarine Hunley Mystery Solved
If you are reading my book review to learn the answer to the mystery of the Civil War Submarine Hunley you will be disappointed. Rachel Lance has put great time and effort into researching all aspects and details of the final moments of the Hunley. Her book is a treasure trove of technical knowledge for techno nerds but the average reader like me can ignore the numbers and go with the flow of solving the mystery.Rachel Lance has a background as a biomedical engineer and blast-injury specialist. She worked for the U.S. Navy specializing in underwater equipment. A program allowed her to go to Duke University to pursue a Doctorate Degree. Her natural inquisitive nature and the continued mystery of the Hunley came together to be the basis of her study.Several issues remained unsolved.The Hunley had been discovered years ago and a claim made with the Federal Government. However, it was not pursued. Many years later Clive Cussler and his organization, NUMA, relocated the Hunley. Arrangements were made to raise the submarine. A Friends of the Hunley group was formed to be the public face of the “Hunley Project”. They worked with many organizations to research and care for the vessel.The Hunley had attached a torpedo to a long pole on the front and rammed it into the Union ship Housatonic sinking her. The Hunley was never heard from until raised many years later. The amazing facts were that there was no apparent damage. One minor hole was found. The inside had completely filled with silt apparently from the hole. The crew were found sitting at their stations as if nothing had happened and everything was normal. Yet, the submarine sank and they did nothing to escape and apparently sat calmly at their stations. How could that be? Why? The mystery!Rachel Lance with much personal hardship and perseverance unravels the mystery. She proves beyond a doubt how the crew perished that fateful night. This after they became the first submarine to successfully sink another ship. She does state as an engineer the door always stays open for additional investigation. What is amazing is how many additional people gave willingly of their personal time to assist in the project while the Friends of the Hunley showed no interest. Scuba divers, investigators, naturally inquisitive, engineers, underwater engineers, historians and finally any Civil War buff will find “In The Waves” a most interesting read!Recommended Five ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ StarThank you for looking at my review. If you found this review of value please click on the Helpful Icon below. Thanks 😊
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Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2021
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2020
The scientifically explained fate of the last crew of HL Hunley. An Alabama built submarine of 1864.
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2024Top reviews from other countries
Martine de B
Cocktail superbe : 1/3 d'histoire - 1/3 de science -1/3 d'obsession
Reviewed in France on May 23, 2023John D
Great read, science and detective story in one
Reviewed in Canada on February 18, 2021DaveBradley
For anyone interested in the Hunley this book is a must.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 4, 2020
