David Bushnell, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

David Bushnell

American inventor

Date of Birth: 30-Aug-1742

Place of Birth: Connecticut, United States

Date of Death: 01-Jan-1824

Profession: military personnel, inventor, submariner

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

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