The Story of the Submarine

"The Story of the Submarine" by Farnham Bishop is a journey through the initial stages of submarine development and recounts the early dreams of underwater navigation. It starts with tales from as early as the 14th century and highlights inventors such as David Bushnell and Robert Fulton. It discusses early models, like Cornelius Van Drebel’s 17th-century underwater rowboats, and explores the evolution of these designs, and the difficulties faced by the thinkers behind them. The book conveys a sense of admiration for human innovation while it sets the stage for understanding the role of submarines in naval warfare.