David Bushnell

David Bushnell (August 30, 1740 – 1824 or 1826), of Westbrook, Connecticut, was an American inventor, a patriot, a teacher, and a medical doctor.

For the historian, see David Bushnell (historian). For the entrepreneur, see David P. Bushnell.
David Bushnell
Born(1740-08-30)August 30, 1740
Westbrook, Connecticut
DiedAugust 30, 1824(1824-08-30) (aged 84)–1824/1826
Warrenton
NationalityAmerican
OccupationInventor
Known forBuilding "Turtle" submersible

Bushnell invented the first submarine to be used in battle, as well as a floating mine triggered by contact. He was a veteran of the Revolutionary War.

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