History of the Submarine
History of the Submarine
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A brief look at the history and systematic evolution of submarines, which have evolved from nuclear technology to nuclear power.
some highlights from the history of submarines used primarily for underwater missions.
The first successful submarine
The first successful submarine was built in 1620 by Cornellis van in England, using 12 oarsmen made of wood and covered with cloth. They were able to stay in the depths of the River Thames for several hours. When the vessel is underwater, people obtain the oxygen they need by attaching air ducts to the surface of the water.
The first submarine to be launched as a weapon was in 1770. It is an egg-shaped vessel that can only be flown by a single person. It was created by an American named David Bushnell and was called "Bushnell's Turtle".
Due to the inadequate oxygen supply, Bushnell's turtle was able to stay underwater for only 30 minutes. During the American Revolution, the ship made a failed attack on a British ship docked in New York City. Image Credit Wikipedia
The birth of the modern submarine structure Image credit anatomynote.com
By 1906, the Germans were using diesel engines for submarines, and the technology of torpedo mounting and underwater surveillance was advancing. At the same time, the submarine becomes a dangerous vessel used in warfare. The lethality of submarines was first revealed during the First World War, when German submarines launched heavy attacks on American merchant ships and warships.
During the First and Second World Wars, various efforts were made by various countries to improve the technology, operations, and structure of submarines, as well as the development of underwater communications equipment as well as sound equipment that could be used to detect the sound of enemy vessels. Lightweight respirators are also being developed during this time to rescue crews in the event of an emergency.
However, a submarine with a structure similar to that of the modern submarine was first built in the 1800s. The 64-meter-long submarine, designed by American Robert Fulton, features two key features: the use of compressed air to receive oxygen from the steering wheel and the ability to move the submarine horizontally and vertically. It is powered by a four-pronged end blade. Four such vessels were built for the Navy during the American Civil War.
During the latter part of the 19th century, many attempts were made to improve the structure of submarines, using compressed air, steam, and electrical energy as their sources of energy. John Philip of the United States built the first efficient submarine with an efficient power source, powered by a gasoline engine and an electric motor to power underwater. It was later purchased by the US government and renamed "USS Holland" Image Credit Wikipedia
Systematic evolution
Simon Lake, an American engineer, was instrumental in the development of the modern submarine, and in 1953 built the USS Albaco, a high - speed submarine. He gives the submarine the shape of a teardrop. All subsequent submarines were of this shape.
The HMS submarine was built by the British Navy in 1954, using hydrogen peroxide as fuel to power a turbine and increase submarine travel time. Used first by America.
In 1960, these missiles were replaced by submarines with 10 missiles containing the Poseidon nuclear explosive.
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Nuclear submarines
Gradually evolving submarine technology has reached its peak today. Today, many of the world's most advanced nations produce nuclear-powered submarines.
The first nuclear submarine was the USS Knottle,
a 1954 American naval attack submarine. The maiden voyage was 2170km and the underwater speed exceeds 20 nautical miles per hour. A few years later, the second nuclear submarine, the USS Skeet, was built, setting a record for the 60 days of underwater operation from August 7 to October 6, 1958.
By 1988, the United States had 132 submarines, most of which were nuclear-powered. They had the ability to travel 640 000Km without refueling. At that time the Soviet Union had 120 submarines, of which 48 were reportedly with powerful cruise missiles.
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