David Bushnell
David Bushnell was a young inventor from Connecticut, renowned for his innovative contributions during the American Revolutionary War, particularly for designing the Turtle, the first known submarine. Educated at Yale, Bushnell experimented with underwater explosives and created this unique vessel to conduct sabotage missions against British warships. Although his first attempt was unsuccessful, the Turtle symbolized the beginning of underwater warfare and showcased Bushnell's mechanical ingenuity, earning admiration from notable figures like George Washington.
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| Greece | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 7,963 | $190,000 | 145$ |
| Totals | 1 | 10,423,054 | 7,963 | $190,000 | 145$ |
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David Bushnell was a young inventor from Connecticut who created the Turtle submarine during the American Revolutionary War.
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