NEWS FROM THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF
NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Contact: Laura
Lee, Fort Delaware State Park, 302-834-7941; or Necia Beck, Delaware State
Parks, 302-739-9175 or necia.beck@state.de.us
History
of Civil War submarine to be presented at Fort Delaware State Park
DELAWARE CITY (June 26, 2013) - Fort
Delaware will host a special program on Saturday, June 29 featuring the story of
the H. L. Hunley, an ill-fated Confederate submarine that sank in Charleston
Harbor in 1864 with its crew on board. Local historian Bill Jenkins will conduct
a special presentation at 11:30 a.m., during which he will discuss the mission
and the recovery of the submarine and the sailors who went down with it, as well
as the artifact record of the submarine.
Access to Pea
Patch Island is by ferry from either Delaware City or Salem, New Jersey. Ferry
tickets cost $11 for adults, $6 for children 2 through 12 and $10 for seniors
and Active Duty Military (with ID). Children under 2 are admitted free of
charge.
There is no
extra charge for the program. Those who wish to see the program will need to
take the 9:30 a.m. Salem, N.J. ferry or the 10:45 a.m. Delaware City ferry to
reach the fort in time.
Ferry reservations
are suggested, but visitors may purchase tickets on a first-come, first-served
basis. Reservations may be made by calling 1-877- 987-2757 or visiting
destateparks.com. Tickets may only be reserved 24 hours
in advance.
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