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The Story of [cf4]H. L. Hunley[cf3] and Queenie's Coin

By HAWK, FRAN & Nance, Dan

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During the Civil War, Union forces blockade the port of Charleston so the Confederate army seeks a way to attrack the Yankee Ships. George Dixon is part of the group of men given the task of creating and building the "fish boat," a submarine. The H.L. Hunley ultimately sets out on its mission to sink Yankee ships, but fails to return, its whereabouts unknown. For more than 100 years, the mystery of the Hunley and fate of its crew stayed buried. The Story of the H.L. Hunley and Queenie's Coin recounts the story of the "fish boat," through its creation and mission, to its ultimate recovery and final voyage home.

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978-1-58536-218-9
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press


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Reviewed on May 1, 2005

Gr 3-5 The story of the Confederate submarine is told from its conception to its sinking and eventual recovery. Hawk's account, based on research and oral tradition, centers on the role of George Dixon, the Confederate officer who conceived of the vessel, and the gold piece given to him by his fiancé e, Queenie Bennett. The coin is said to have saved Dixon from de...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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