To: SERKIT
The First Submarine Attack Happened During The Revolutionary War
FTA: There was a series of glass port holes on the top of the Turtle where its hatch met its hull. These provided light during daytime operations and a very basic view for navigational purposes. Since she would mainly operate at night, and a flame would asphyxiate her single crewman, internal illumination was provided by a cork that was covered in bioluminescent fungus.
427 posted on
02/14/2018 5:48:10 PM PST by
mairdie
To: mairdie
Very cool! I had no idea. Thanks for posting.
529 posted on
02/14/2018 7:45:45 PM PST by
generally
( Don't be stupid. We have politicians for that.)
To: mairdie
Very cool! I had no idea. Thanks for posting.
530 posted on
02/14/2018 7:45:45 PM PST by
generally
( Don't be stupid. We have politicians for that.)
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