New theory on the CSS Hunley

speed150mph · 08-24-17, 07:16 PM

I read an article today where a researcher disagreed with the "immediate death theory". He or she stated that given the pressure wave they experienced, it was likely that they suffered from blast lung, or pressure damage and bleeding in the lung. It went on to point out that this is fatal, but not immediately. If this is true it would explain how they were able to signal. They surfaced, gave the signal, submerged and succumbed to their injuries while below.

08-24-17, 07:16 PM	#7
speed150mph Electrician's Mate Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 132 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	I read an article today where a researcher disagreed with the "immediate death theory". He or she stated that given the pressure wave they experienced, it was likely that they suffered from blast lung, or pressure damage and bleeding in the lung. It went on to point out that this is fatal, but not immediately. If this is true it would explain how they were able to signal. They surfaced, gave the signal, submerged and succumbed to their injuries while below. __________________ Americans make better submarines? No my friend, Russia makes better submarines, Americans just make better computers