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Friends of the Hunley
Member Project Update
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Below is an update on the latest work on the Hunley project:
The Blue Light
Recently, work began to save the remains of the lantern found in the forward section of the crew compartment. Some speculate the lantern was used by Hunley Commander Lt. Dixon to shine a blue light to shore - the prearranged signal of success - before the submarine mysteriously vanished. As part of our efforts to discover the true history of the final moments of the Hunley and her crew, the archaeological team is working closely with conservators to investigate whether this lantern was capable of emitting light with a blue hue.
The History Channel
The History Channel recently came onboard to tell the story of our discovery process to an international audience. An entire one-hour episode of Digging for the Truth will be dedicated to exploring the possible theories surrounding the Hunley's disappearance. Filming for the program has wrapped up, and producers are in the studio editing together the episode, which will air this Fall. Stay tuned for time and date premiere information at www.hunley.org or through your regular Hunley e-member updates.
Crew Identification
Forensic Genealogist Linda Abrams and Hunley Senior Archeologist Maria Jacobsen returned from their first research trip abroad. With stops in England, Denmark, and Germany, they focused their energies on uncovering more information about crewmembers Arnold Becker and Corporal J. F. Carlsen. With some promising leads to investigate, research continues between experts on the two continents through frequent communication over email and the Internet.
Conservation
Hunley scientists continue to work to restore the hundreds of artifacts found onboard the sub during excavation. Conservation efforts have taken place on Dixon's pocket knife and a copper-based oilcan, which conservators discovered still held some oil.
Work is also taking place on the Hunley's rudder, which was found detached from the submarine and resting directly underneath the stern. The rudder was heavily encrusted, and conservators have started the delicate process to remove the concretion using hand tools in preparation for a conservation treatment to begin.
Member Project Update
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Below is an update on the latest work on the Hunley project:
The Blue Light
Recently, work began to save the remains of the lantern found in the forward section of the crew compartment. Some speculate the lantern was used by Hunley Commander Lt. Dixon to shine a blue light to shore - the prearranged signal of success - before the submarine mysteriously vanished. As part of our efforts to discover the true history of the final moments of the Hunley and her crew, the archaeological team is working closely with conservators to investigate whether this lantern was capable of emitting light with a blue hue.
The History Channel
The History Channel recently came onboard to tell the story of our discovery process to an international audience. An entire one-hour episode of Digging for the Truth will be dedicated to exploring the possible theories surrounding the Hunley's disappearance. Filming for the program has wrapped up, and producers are in the studio editing together the episode, which will air this Fall. Stay tuned for time and date premiere information at www.hunley.org or through your regular Hunley e-member updates.
Crew Identification
Forensic Genealogist Linda Abrams and Hunley Senior Archeologist Maria Jacobsen returned from their first research trip abroad. With stops in England, Denmark, and Germany, they focused their energies on uncovering more information about crewmembers Arnold Becker and Corporal J. F. Carlsen. With some promising leads to investigate, research continues between experts on the two continents through frequent communication over email and the Internet.
Conservation
Hunley scientists continue to work to restore the hundreds of artifacts found onboard the sub during excavation. Conservation efforts have taken place on Dixon's pocket knife and a copper-based oilcan, which conservators discovered still held some oil.
Work is also taking place on the Hunley's rudder, which was found detached from the submarine and resting directly underneath the stern. The rudder was heavily encrusted, and conservators have started the delicate process to remove the concretion using hand tools in preparation for a conservation treatment to begin.