Posts tagged with ‘Revolutionary War’

  • This Day in History September 7, 1776

    By Ruth on September 7, 2013
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    Did you know that the first “submarine” dates back to the Revolutionary War?  On this date in 1776, the Turtle became the first underwater attack ship.  David Bushnell was the designer of this “submarine.”  His invention could only accommodate one person, and Ezra Lee piloted it.  He was submerged in it, and he was able to sneak up on 64-gun […]