This chapter traces the historical development of submarines from the 4th century BCE diving bells to the ambitious designs of Narcís Monturiol in the 19th century. It highlights key inventors like William Bourne, Robert Fulton, and Wilhelm Bauer, emphasizing their contributions and challenges in submersible technology. The narrative culminates in Monturiol's innovative plans for a deep-diving submarine, his efforts to secure funding, and the public demonstrations that sparked enthusiasm for underwater exploration.
Catalan inventor Narcís Monturiol fought for ideals like equality, freedom, and progress in the midst of a lot of social and political chaos in 19th-century upheavals in Spain and Catalonia. And then, he built submarines.
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