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Raise the Hunley
History's Mysteries
The H.L. Hunley made history on February 17th, 1864, when it ran the Charleston blockade and sank the USS Housatonic - the first time that a submarine sunk an enemy vessel in combat. But on the return trip, something went wrong, and the Hunley never made it back to port. Fast forward to 1994, and you're there as a team of divers finally finds the Hunley and raises the long-lost ship, bringing it back into Charleston - 136 years after it sailed into history. 50 minutes.

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Raising the Hunley
National Geographic: The Resurrection of a Civil War Legend. Witness the raising of one of the world's first submarines as National Geographic investigates the final moments of its doomed voyage and the mystery surrounding the disappearance of the South's secret weapon. What really happened to the Hunley and her crew? Why did she sink? What artifacts are still on board? You will find out as we journey deep underwater for answers. 1 hour.
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The Confederacy's Secret Weapon
Deep Sea Detectives
Come explore the mysterious shipwreck of the Mary Celestia, a Confederate Blockade Runner that enjoyed success until she was broken off the reefs of Bermuda in September of 1864. You'll meet experts seeking answers to why she was so far from battle, what happened to her cargo, and how she ended up on the reefs with an experienced mariner at the helm. What is revealed may shock you! 50 minutes.

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Raise the Alabama
The CSS Alabama captured more than 60 Union vessels, but her career came to an end when the USS Kearsarge sunk her off the coast of Northern France. This video takes you into the murky depths of the English Channel, where the legendary Confederate ship is now surrendering her secrets. The program also documents the Alabama's extraordinary career, from construction, to the surprise attacks that made her the scourge of Union shipping, to the valiant battle with the Kearsarge. 100 minutes
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Lincoln's Secret Weapon
The Monitor, and the other ironclads built in its wake, was a decisive factor in the Civil War. Now, the story comes to life as you join an elite team of Navy divers attempting to recover priceless artifacts of American and naval history. Meet the controversial ship designer who built the Monitor in just over 90 days, see a realistic re-enactment of her famous battle against the Virginia, and discover a powerful military past as secrets of the Monitor emerge from the deep. Color, 60 min.
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The Ironclads - Great Ships
From the groundbreaking designs of a true visionary to some of the most storied naval engagements in history, this is the stirring saga of the ironclads. Meet John Ericsson, the volatile engineer who designed the revolutionary Monitor and relive its storied yet inconclusive battle with the Confederate ship the Virginian, better known as the Merrimack. Discover how Ericsson's ironclads fared better in the pivotal Battle of Mobile Bay, see computer simulations of these vessels in action, and find out how many of the innovations that first appeared in these transitional ships were adapted to the all-steel vessels that followed. This video uses period accounts, rare photographs and commentary from naval historians to tell the story of these historic vessels. 50 minutes.
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Ghost Ship of the Confederacy
This video presents a detailed look at the Alabama, the most feared vessel of the Civil War, which recorded over 60 victories and intercepted nearly $6 million worth of goods from the Union. Discover how she earned her legend as a "ghost ship," relive her greatest victories with Civil War historians, and learn the remarkable tale of her defeat, when she was sunk off the coast of France by the USS Kersage after an epic battle in which 250 rounds were exchanged. Color, 50 minutes.
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Raise the Monitor!
Travel to the "graveyard of the Atlantic" to see the ongoing reclamation of the groundbreaking USS Monitor, a process that has taken more than 25 years. Footage from the seafloor shows Navy divers at work on the missions that brought the ship's anchor and propeller to the surface, then get an up-close look at preparations for raising its 36-ton steam engine. From the landmark battle to its resting place deep beneath the sea, this is a definitive chronicle of one of the most influential warships ever built. Color, 100 minutes.
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