The HL Hunley was lying in wait to the east of Charleston Harbor, off the coast of South Carolina ... Courtesy of the Louisiana State Museum, New Orleans / Naval History and Heritage Command ...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Feb. 17 marks the 161st anniversary of when the H.L. Hunley made history by becoming the first submarine to successfully sink an enemy warship during battle.

In 2000, the Hunley and the remains of its crew were brought to the surface for a detailed restoration at the old Charleston Naval Base. Today, you can visit the base and tour the submarine ...