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H.L. Hunley Submarine

Location: Charleston, SC, USA
Date: 2007
Category:
Creator(s): 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.

Tags: Era: 1860-1869
Innovation designated by:
Hunley submarine
Edwin Grosvenor
Address:
Charleston, SC, USA

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