Nautilus (1800 submarine)

For other ships with the same name, see Ships named Nautilus.
Full-sized section model at Cité de la Mer, Cherbourg, France
History
NameNautilus
Laid downPerrier boatyard in Rouen
General characteristics
Length21 ft 3 in (6.48 m)
Beam6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
PropulsionHand-cranked screw propeller or Sail (when surfaced)

Nautilus was a submarine designed by Robert Fulton and first tested in 1800. Though preceded by Cornelis Drebbel's vessel of 1620 and the Turtle, Nautilus is often considered to be the first practical submarine.

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