David Bushnell | |
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| Born | August 30, 1740 |
| Died | 1824/1826 Warrenton |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Inventor |
| Known for | Building "Turtle" submersible |
David Bushnell (August 30, 1740 – 1824 or 1826), of Westbrook, Connecticut, was an American inventor, a patriot, a teacher, and a medical doctor.
Bushnell invented the first submarine to be used in battle, Turtle, as well as a floating mine triggered by contact. He was a veteran of the Revolutionary War.