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Hunley submarine
Society: ASMMain Category: ManufacturingSub Category: Materials Handling & ExtractionEra: 1860-1869DateCreated: 2007CharlestonState: SCCountry: USAWebsite: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._L._Hunley_(submarine)Creator: Hunley, H.L.

In the context of naval warfare, H.L. Hunley changed the world.  Its builders' innovative use of materials, design and manufacturing techniques resulted in the world's first successful attack submarine.

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Image Credit: Edwin GrosvenorEra_date_from: 1860
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Hunley submarine

In the context of naval warfare, H.L. Hunley changed the world.  Its builders' innovative use of materials, design and manufacturing techniques resulted in the world's first successful attack submarine.

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