When was the first submarine with reliable construction records built and by whom?
The first submersible with reliable construction records was built in 1620 by Cornelis Drebbel. He operated it on the Thames River using oars for propulsion.
Questions about Submarine
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who designed the first verified submarine capable of independent underwater operation?
David Bushnell designed the Turtle which became the first verified submarine capable of independent underwater operation. This device appeared as a military submersible in 1775 and accommodated a single person while using screws for propulsion.
Which submarine was the first air-independent combustion-powered vessel and when did it launch?
Narcís Monturiol designed the Ictineo II which launched in Barcelona on the 1st of January 1864. It was the first air-independent combustion-powered submarine using zinc, manganese dioxide, and potassium chlorate to generate heat for a steam engine.
What date did the United States Navy purchase John Philip Holland's submarine prototype?
The United States Navy purchased the Holland Type VI submarine on the 11th of April 1900 as the USS Holland. The prototype had previously launched on the 17th of May 1897 at Navy Lt. Lewis Nixon's Crescent Shipyard in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
When did the Soviet Union submarine Komsomolets reach depth records among military subs?
Soviet K-162 conducted extensive mapping surveys of Siberian continental shelf in 1970 joining US Navy exercises testing operability in Arctic conditions during Ice Exercise 2009. Other vessels like Komsomolets suffered fire or radiation leaks while others reached depth records among military subs.