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A confederate submarine was the first to sink an enemy ship what was the submarines name?
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The confederate submarine's that was the first to sink's name was?
The Confederate submarine 'H L Hunley' was the first submarine to sink an enemy ship
What is the name of the confederate submarine that sank a enemy ship the first time?
Hunley.
What was the Confedrate submarine called?
The H. L. Hunley was the name of the Confederate submarine that was the first combat submarine to sink an enemy ship.
What were the names of the submarines in the Civil War?
The South had a submarine called the Pioneer which was renamed the Hunley and operated by the Confederate Army. It became the first submarine to sink an enemy vessel in war, but it was also sunk. The North had a submarine called the Intelligent Whale which was not used in the war. The South also had steam-propelled craft called Davids which may or may not be considered submarines because they were not capable of submerging fully.
What was the Confedrate first submarine called?
H. L. Hunley was the name of the Confederate submarine that was used during the American Civil War. It was the first combat submarine to successfully sink an enemy ship.
What are some important dates for the submarines?
The first diagram and plan for a submarine was published in 1580 CE by William Bourne. In 1623, Cornelius Drebbel was appointed as court inventor and created what is believed to be the first working submarine. In 1654, the Rotterdam boat submarine was invented with the intent to attack an enemy. In 1696, Denis Papin built two submarines with an internal air pump. In 1776, David Bushnell created the first submarine that attacked an enemy ship. In 1855, Wilhelm Bauer built the Diablo Marin which made 134 dives. In 1861 the U.S Navy commissioned the production of the Alligator submarine.
What battles were submarines used for in World War 1?
During WW 1, submarines played a major part of a major war for the first time. The role of a submarine was basically to use torpedoes to sink enemy warships and cargo vessels.
What was the CSS Hunley?
A Confederate Submarine was first to sink an enemy Submarine, I think in the Civil War. It was called The CSS Huntley. Alternate answer: The CSS Hunley was a Confederate submarine in the US Civil War. It played a minor role in the war itself but it played a much larger role in illustrating the pros and cons of underwater warfare.
Who invented the first modern submarine?
John P. Holland is credited with inventing the first modern submarine and is considered the father of modern submarines.
Where was the Confederate submarine the Hunley sunk?
The Confederate submarine, the Hunley was the first submarine to successfully sink a warship. It however, was dragged down to destruction during the battle in Charleston Harbor.
Who is the inventor of submarines?
Cornelius Drebbel was a Dutch inventor who built the first submarine ever.
What is the name of the first submarine launched by the US navy?
The first submarine was called the Turtle or American Turtle. It was a one man submarine and powered like a bicycle. It was designed to attach explosive devices to the hulls of British ships. All such attempts failed.
