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Cornelius Drebbel built the first workable submarine in 1620 using the 1578 plans of English mathematician William Bourne. The frame was constructed of wood, and it was wrapped with waterproof leather.
The first submarine to be used in combat was the Turtle(also called the American Turtle). It was invented by David Bushnell in 1775 and first used in on September 6, 1776 against the HMS Eagle. It was never successful as a combat weapon.
The first submarine to sink an enemy ship was the Confederat submarine H. L. Hunley. It was built by H. L. Hunleyand successfully sank the USS Housantonic on February 17, 1864.
American David Bushnell built the TURTLE in 1776; it was piloted by Sgt. Lee of the Continental Army.
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What is the name of the person who invented the submarine?
a Dutchmen named Hans Lippershey who invented the submarine in 1608.
Who invented the turtle submarine?
It was invented by David Bushnell.
Was the helicopter invented before the submarine?
No. The submarine came about long before the helicopter.
Who invented the dutch submarine?
Cornelius van drebbel is the inventor of the dutch submarine.
Who invented the submarine in ww1?
The first submarine wasn't invented in World War 1 but was invented in 1773 in the Revolutionary War by David Bushnell. It was called the Turtle.
When did the submarine become invented?
In 1773
What country was the submarine invented in?
Ireland!
Who invented the submarine and helicopter?
galileo
Which was invented first a motorcycle submarine or airship?
The submarine was the first to be invented, but was also the last of those three to be developed into an effective vehicle.
What year was the Turtle submarine invented?
1776
Who invented the 1886 electric submarine?
Stefan Drzewieck
Who invented the song of yellow submarine?
The song Yellow Submarine was written by Paul McCartney (and is credited Lennon-McCartney)
