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First Submarine
Leonardo Da Vinci wrote a discription of a submarine. But in 1620 Cornelius Van Drebbel invented it. -
Turtle
Invented in 1776 by David Buschnell. It was used by the Colonial Army in an attempt to sink the HMS Eagle. First submarine to be used for combat. -
German U-boats
Were some of the first submarines to use diesel engines. It made their range and size much greater. -
USS Nautilus
First nuclear submarine, allowing submarines to be under water for indefinite amounts of time. -
"Tear Drop"
Was a new design for a submarine. Reduced water resistance in doing so creating better underwater speed and maneuverability. -
Current Submarine
The current submarine can stay underwater for years and are bigger than ever. Coming a long way for just a desgin.