Narcís Monturiol

Engineer and inventor of submarines

Narcís Monturiol - Engineer and inventor of submarines
Born

September 28th, 1819
205 years ago

Died

September 6th, 1885
139 years ago — 65 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Spain

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An engineer and publisher contributed significantly to the development of submarine technology in the 19th century. Monturiol designed and built the Ictineo I, the first successful submarine powered by a mechanical system, which achieved controlled underwater navigation in 1859. He also focused on promoting science and engineering through his publishing efforts. His inventions laid the groundwork for future advancements in underwater exploration.

Designed and built the Ictineo I submarine

Pioneered the use of mechanical propulsion in submarines

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