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Leonardo Da Vinci wrote a discription of a submarine. But in 1620 Cornelius Van Drebbel invented it.
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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.
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Were some of the first submarines to use diesel engines. It made their range and size much greater.
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First nuclear submarine, allowing submarines to be under water for indefinite amounts of time.
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Was a new design for a submarine. Reduced water resistance in doing so creating better underwater speed and maneuverability.
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The current submarine can stay underwater for years and are bigger than ever. Coming a long way for just a desgin.
