Horace Lawson Hunley

Biography

Horace Lawson Hunley was a pioneering engineer and inventor whose contributions to maritime technology left an indelible mark on naval warfare. Born in 1823, he dedicated his career to advancing submarine design and engineering innovation during a critical period in American military development.

Hunley's work on submarine technology represented some of the most forward-thinking engineering of his era. He was laid to rest in Magnolia Cemetery in Charleston, South Carolina, where his contributions to naval innovation continue to be remembered and honored.