Turtle (1787), submarine by David Bushnell (1742-1824)
Turtle (1787), submarine by David Bushnell (1742-1824) American inventor. Operator turned handle to work propeller. Air in vessel sufficient for it to remain submerged 30 minutes. During American War of Independence, several unsuccessful attempts made to use Turtle, armed with single mine, to blow up British warships. Engraving circa 1810
Picture No
13903850
Media ID
48383240
Size
6000px x 3811px
(3.0MB)
Credit
World History Archive / Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
World History Archive





























