Often called “The Father of the Modern Submarine,” New Jersey inventor John Philip Holland successfully launched his Holland Boat No.1 into the Passaic River at Paterson on May 22, 1878.
Born in Ireland, Holland came to the United States in 1873. His first design, a submersible powered by foot pedals, was rejected by the U.S. Navy. Much to Holland’s dismay, however, the Navy released his plans without his permission.
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