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In the Waves

By Rachel Lance

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In the Waves

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"One part science book, one part historical narrative, one part memoir . . . harrowing and inspiring."-The Wall Street Journal How a determined scientist cracked the case of the first successful-and disastrous-submarine attack On the night of February 17, 1864, the tiny Confederate submarine HL Hunley made its way toward the USS Housatonic just outside Charleston harbor. Within a matter of hours, the Union ship's stern was blown open in a spray of wood planks. The explosion sank the ship, killing many of its crew. And the submarine, the first ever to be successful in combat, disappeared without a trace. For 131 years the eight-man crew of the HL Hunley lay in their watery graves, undiscovered. When finally raised, the narrow metal vessel revealed a puzzling sight. There was no indication the blast had breached the hull, and all eight men were still seated at their stations-frozen in time after more than a century. Why did it sink? Why did the men die? Archaeologists and conservationists have been studying the boat and the remains for years, and now one woman has the answers. In the Waves is much more than just a military perspective or a technical account. It's also the story of Rachel Lance's single-minded obsession spanning three years, the story of the extreme highs and lows in her quest to find all the puzzle pieces of the Hunley. Balancing a gripping historical tale and original research with a personal story of professional and private obstacles, In the Waves is an enthralling look at a unique part of the Civil War and the lengths one scientist will go to uncover its secrets.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
370
Release Date:
2021-04-06
Publication Date:
2021-04-06
Publisher:
Penguin Publishing Group
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1524744174
ISBN13:
9781524744175
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
422 g
Height:
135 cm
Width:
203 cm
Thickness:
20 cm
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