Revolutionary War, TURTLE built by David Bushnell in 1776, piloted by Sgt. Lee of the American Continental Army. Built of wood, shaped like an egg, with copper fittings.
Wood was used to make the first submarine
The first submarine called The Turtle by David Bushnell was made by oak.
it used the first submarine in battle
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The first submarine built for combat was the Turtle (also known as the American Turtle). It was invented by David Bushnell in 1775. It was used in an unsuccessful attack on the HMS Eagle on September 6,1776
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David Bushnell's first sub was made out of wood because it was not that modern.
The FIRST sub used in combat was David Bushnell's TURTLE used during the Revolutionary War in 1776. It was manned by Sgt. Lee of the American Continental Army.
H. L. Hunley was the name of the Confederate submarine that was used during the American Civil War. It was the first combat submarine to successfully sink an enemy ship.
Wood with copper fittings.