H.L. Hunley Crew Funeral

[SCDiver]

I would recommend getting to the Cemetary around 9am, even though the crew will not get there until 1pm if you wish to get close enough to see anything.

Here are some links of the facial reconstructions of the first two crew members, Commander George Dixon and Quartermaster Arnold Becker
http://www.hunley.org/main_index.asp?CONTENT=DIXON
http://www.hunley.org/main_index.asp?CONTENT=BECKER

They are releasing one a day to the members of the Friends of the Hunley, with the general public getting them through the press the day after they are released. I will try and remember to put the others up as I get the emails.

Here are todays events to which you can see the crew (April 13):
http://www.charleston.net/stories/041304/hun_13eventsbox.shtml
Good Luck....

 

[SCDiver]

Dread,
I am not going to the ball, as it is a formal thing and costs $80 per person. You have to dress the period to go:

Please be advised that this is a formal function.

The 27th SCVI reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone who is not properly attired.

Ladies: Period Ball Gown (preferred) or floor length evening dress (optional). Women's period hair styles are also encouraged.

Gentlemen: Period military dress (CS or US), period civilian formal attire, or white tie and tails (all preferred). Black tie tuxedo (optional). Men's period hair styles are also encouraged.

No modern or period firearms or knives are permitted on the grounds of The Citadel.

Period correct dress swords with proper belt and sash are permitted.

Hobnail shoes are prohibited in the building.

As customary for the period, white gloves for ladies and gentlemen are encouraged.

 

[XJae]

Thanks for the links SC.
The reconstructions are amazing.

I would have liked to attend this saturday, but won't be able to travel.
I would love to hear your reports though.

I just finished reading about the Hunley in Cusslers, "Sea Hunters".
He does a nice piece on the Hunley in her day, followed by his teams recent search for her.
A very interesting account, for those interested.

 

[SCDiver]

There is now a website up for the funeral. Here is the link:
http://www.hunleyfuneral.org/

 

[SCDiver]

Course of events for SATURDAY's Funeral

SATURDAY APRIL 17, 2004

8am Staging begins at White Point Gardens at The Battery

8am - 10:30am Registration at Battery for all participants

8am - 10:30am Arm Bands to participants

8am Bodies to arrive at Confederate Monument in 8 Hearses
Retired Submarine Vets - pallbearers

8am - 10:30am Honor Guard for Bodies at Confederate Monument

9:15am Memorial Service
Speakers
Randy Burbage, Commander of the Troops
Father James Parker
Commander in chief SCV Ron G. Wilson
Patsy Limpus, National President UDC
Johanna Pate, OCR Representative
Commander of MOS&B Jeff W. Massey

Charleston Men’s Chorus - Amazing Grace
Chuck Woodhead, Bugler, Tattoo and Taps


10am Bodies placed on Caissons

10:30am Procession Departs

The Scottish American Military Bagpipers and
The Cabell-Breckinridge Brass Band from VMI
will be performing throughout staging

PROCESSION TO MAGNOLIA CEMETERY
(registration to participate)

Down East Bay St to Morrison Dr. turn right on Cunnington

12:15pm Procession arrives at Magnolia Cemetery

10am - 12:15pm Music will be provided by:
5th Alabama Band
8th Georgia Band
The Citadel Bagpipers

12:30pm - 1:15pm Break (Music will play during break)

1:30pm The Funeral Ceremony
2:30pm Procession to Burial Plot
Interment Rites
Masonic Last Rite Ceremony for Lt. George Dixon
Sgt. Wayne Wilson, Bugler, Tattoo and Taps

 

[DreadPirate]

... or white tie and tails (all preferred).

That'd be me, I pick up my tux on Friday.

 

[SeaJay]

I think that RavenC and I are going to dress "period." In fact, I may go as a Confederate officer. Heck, we can all dream, can't we?

 

[SCDiver]

Here are some more of the crew facial reconstructions:
http://www.hunley.org/final_images/HH_Ridgaway_Side.jpg
http://www.hunley.org/final_images/CC_Lumpkin_Side.jpg
http://www.hunley.org/final_images/FF_Miller.jpg
http://www.hunley.org/final_images/DD_Collins_Side.jpg

 

[weekender]

im a citadel grad class of 91'. all this talk about the area is making me miss my home of 4yrs. no way i can make it this sat but reading this thread has made me really nostalgic for charleston. i really should get off my ass and take my girlfriend down for a visit. maybe after a visit to my alma mater she would better understand why i have so many issues (i'm not sure if im kidding about that). anyway, im jealous of you who can make it and hopefully you'll have the time to post a good report.

 

[SeaJay]

Yeah, you should get off your butt and come down here.

(Sorry, just trying to offer some words of encouragement.)

I went to a high school military academy not far from you, weekender... Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne, PA.

I understand what you mean by "issues." Lol...