David Bushnell (inventor)
David Bushnell | |
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| Born | August 30, 1740 Saybrook, Connecticut, British America |
| Died | 1824 (aged 83–84) Warrenton, Georgia, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Inventor |
| Known for | Building "Turtle" submersible |
David Bushnell (August 30, 1740 – 1824) was an American inventor, patriot, teacher, and a medical doctor.
Bushnell invented the first submarine to be used in battle, Turtle, as well as a floating mine triggered by contact. He was a veteran of the Revolutionary War.