10 Famous submarine names

Submarines are one of the most impressive machines that man has created. They are able to dive into the depths of the ocean and explore places that have never been seen before. Throughout history, many famous submarines have been built, some of which have had a great impact on world history.

Here is a list of 10 of the most famous submarines in history:

    1. Balao: Balao class submarine of the United States Navy. It was one of the most successful submarines of World War II.
    2. Drebbel: Wooden submarine designed by Cornelius Drebbel in 1621. It was the first submarine to be successfully tested.
    3. Ictineo: Wooden submarine designed by Narcís Monturiol in 1858. It was the first submarine to be used successfully for commercial purposes.
    4. Kursk: Kurks class submarine of the Soviet Navy. It was one of the largest and most powerful submarines of the Cold War. One of them was famous in 2000 for a major shipwreck in which 118 crew members died.
    5. Nautilus: Imaginary submarine created by Jules Verne in his novel “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea”.
    6. Plongeur: First submarine whose propulsion system was not human traction.
    7. Red October: Akula-class submarine of the Soviet Navy. It was the first submarine to be equipped with a second generation nuclear reactor.
    8. Triton: The submarine invented by James Cameron with which he went down 33 times to see the Titanic and in which he became trapped at the bottom of the sea.
    9. Turtle: Wooden submarine designed by David Bushnell in 1775. It was the first submarine to be used in combat.
    10. Wahoo: Gato-class submarine of the United States Navy. It was one of the most successful submarines of World War II, sinking 23 enemy ships.

These are just some of the most famous submarines in history. There are many other submarines that have had a great impact on the world.


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