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The Hunley: Submarines, Sacrifice, and Success in the Civil War Paperback – August 1, 1999

by Mark K. Ragan (Author)
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"The Hunley: Submarines, Sacrifice & Success in the Civil War" (revised edition) by Mark Ragan, 256 pages (8.5x11). This well-researched book is extremely timely, as the Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley, which lay off Sullivan's Island near Charleston, South Carolina, was raised recently from its watery grave. The Hunley was the first submarine in history to sink an enemy warship. It has additional documentation and illustrations not used in the first edition. Paperback only (1-886391-43-2) $19.95.
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  1. Print length
    256 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Narwhal Pr Inc
  4. Publication date
    August 1, 1999
  5. Dimensions
    8.5 x 0.5 x 10.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1886391432
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1886391437
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Mark Ragan is the official historian and a member of the Board of Directrors of the non-profit organization, which is currently in charge of the conservation of the famous wreck. He owns and operates a small submarine, which he has used in his underwater searches. He dove on the Hunley and worked with the team that investigated the Housatonic (the Hunley's victim). He had a part in the TNT movie "The Hunley," which was based in part on the first edition of his book. He is a frequent speaker at Civil War Roundtables.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Narwhal Pr Inc; Revised edition (August 1, 1999)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1886391432
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1886391437
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.6 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.5 x 10.75 inches
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Mark K. Ragan

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Mark K. Ragan is an author and historian specializing in submarines and the civil war, who also owns and operates his own K-250 submarine in Maryland. His work on the the CSS Hunley submarine has been lauded as the definitive effort on the history of the world's first successful submarine used in naval warfare. The Hunley also brought to the public's attention the story of the twenty-dollar gold piece, which reputedly saved Lieutenant Dixon's life at the battle of Shiloh, and introduced Miss Queenie Bennett, Dixon's Alabama sweetheart. The fabled coin was recovered from the Hunley's interior during excavation.

Ragan is the former Hunley Project Historian and has served as consultant for TNT's movie The Hunley and has appeared in numerous documentaries related to The Hunley, the Civil War and submarines. He current work involves Civil War flying machines and is the subject of the upcoming National Geographic documentary Confederate Flying Machines premiering May 10th.

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JRR
5.0 out of 5 stars H.L. HUNLEY
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2022
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I have and been teaching history for many years. Being a Civil War buff and seeing all the major battle fields I also do a lot of reading history.

The history of the Hunley is a must to learn about. What a history and this book covers a lot of good history. I have been to Charleston three times to see this ship. What a history. It was the first sub to take out a US ship..... There are some very good books at there and this is one of them.

JRR
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Stephen R. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Would I have gotten into the "Murder Machine"?
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2001
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It's hard to say. Especially since the term referred to the Hunley murdering its Confederate crews.
An excellent book, in its coverage of the remnants of myth and truth about the the Confederacy's "underwater torpedo boats". I recently became aware of a Confederate submarine (not covered in the book), that is currently being conserved by the Louisiana State Museum in New Orleans, and is due to be on permanent display in the museum in Baton Rouge, sometime in late 2002. It's origin is not known to this day, however, it predated the Pioneer I, the American Diver (Pioneer II), and the Hunley. It appears all four subs were designed in Louisiana, but the American Diver and Hunley were built in Mobile.
The book tells the true story of the development and lineage of the Hunley. However, now that the Hunley is being conserved ( with a guesstimation of about 10 more years), many of the technical aspects are being found to be inaccurate, in the light of the daily discoveries during conservation.
I recently viewed the Hunley movie prop ship, touring in South Carolina (see the Hunley website for details), that was built for the Turner movie "The Hunley". The rudder mechanism, and prop drive train has been found to be different, and all of the exterior rivets were ground smooth (as spec'd for the Pioneer I, which is covered in the book).
The crews have been referred to as the Astronauts of the 1860's. The Hunley, and it's predecessors, are an incredible story in technology, and humanity. This book does tribute to its time in the history of this country.
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John
5.0 out of 5 stars Really good book, used it for a History paper
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2014
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Really good book, used it for a History paper. Full of details and pictures that keep you engaged wanting more.
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Christopher Perrien
5.0 out of 5 stars If you want to know The CSS Hunley story this is the book
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2022
This is an excellent book and contains pretty much everything about CSS Hunley and the people involved with it. I feel very lucky I bought a signed 1st ed hardcover copy from the author himself Mark Ragan at a mall book fair back in 1995 or 96. Interesting guy to talk to.
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David M. Smithweck
5.0 out of 5 stars The most complete documentation of the Hunley story.
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 1999
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Having researced the C.S.S.Hunley for over 20 years, I can truly say this is the most complete work published to date. The illustrations alone are worth the price of the book. Mark's narrative is very readable and his facts are well documented. If you are interested in knowing the true stroy, this is the book to buy.
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Steve Quick
5.0 out of 5 stars A "gotta have" for every Hunley freak
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2001
Have read everything I could lay my hands on about the Hunley and nothing could satisfy my craving for detail and plauseable speculation until this came along. Admitedly many of our unanswered questions will remain so. Others will yield to the scrutiny of scientists and historians in a Charleston Lab. Until then, we have this gem! Ragan is a relentless detective and goes peering into nook and cranny. Which of the two versions of the first sinking at the Johnson Island dock is the more credible? Its in here. What was a German artilleryman doing inside a sub and how did he get there? Its in here. Any leads on other previously unidentified sailors? Thats in here too! Dixon becomes more alive than ever and more than fulfills the almost mythic image of the Confederate hero. Chocked full of interesting and previously unpublished documents and photographs, this is THE authoritative account.
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Austin Porter
5.0 out of 5 stars Lots better than the movie.
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2001
I am not a writer. Mark Reagan is a writer. Let me brief. This is a great book. I'm sorry it's out of print. After I first read it, I sent copies to my brother Ken who is a civil war enthusiast, and several more copies to friends who just like to read good books. Don't let the movie dissuade from readng it. As is so often said: the book was better than the movie. Hope you can find a copy.
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