father of the submarine (Meaning)
father of the submarine (n)
American inventor who in 1775 designed a man-propelled submarine that was ineffectual but subsequently earned him recognition as a submarine pioneer (1742-1824)
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American inventor who in 1775 designed a man-propelled submarine that was ineffectual but subsequently earned him recognition as a submarine pioneer (1742-1824)
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John P. Holland, the father of the submarine, developed the first practical submarine design in the 1890s.
Holland's early submarines were powered by steam engines, but he later switched to electric motors.
Holland's submarines were the first to have a conning tower, which allowed the commander to have a clear view of the surroundings.
Holland's submarines were also the first to be equipped with torpedoes, which were launched from tubes in the bow of the boat.
