Holland I

History
United States
NameHolland Boat No. I
NamesakeJohn Philip Holland
Launched22 May 1878
Fate
  • Scuttled, 1878
  • Raised, 1927, now a museum exhibit
General characteristics
TypeSubmarine
Displacement2.25 long tons (2 t)
Length14 ft (4.3 m)
Beam3 ft (0.91 m)
Propulsion
  • 1 × 4 hp (3 kW) Brayton ready motor petroleum engine
  • 1 screw
Speed
  • 3.5 knots (6.5 km/h; 4.0 mph)(surfaced)
  • 2.5 miles per hour (4.0 km/h)
Endurance1 hour
Test depth12 ft (3.7 m)
Crew1

Holland Boat No. I was a prototype submarine designed and operated by John Philip Holland.

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