The Hunley only had about seven horsepower

Discussion in 'Boat Design' started by Franklin, Sep 16, 2005.

  1. Franklin

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    The Hunley weighed (I think) about 40,000 lbs yet was able to maneuver effectively on about seven shaft horsepower (at the most), a fact that could be of interest to those interested in designing a small submarine.
     
    Franklin, Sep 16, 2005
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  2. tom28571
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    I think you are being very generous. The Hunley did not have anything like that much power. There were 8 men cranking on the single shaft. I don't know how much power they were able to maintain over a reasonable time but the total was likely no more than 2 hp.
     
    tom28571, Sep 16, 2005
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