Intelligent Whale | |
|---|---|
| Šalies | Jav |
| Vaidmenį | Povandeninis laivas |
| Nustatytas | 1863 |
| Pastatytas | 1 |
Protingas banginis, eksperimentinis rankomis sukamas povandeninis laivas, buvo pastatytas pagal Scovel Sturgis Merriam projektą 1863 m. Augustus Price ir Cornelius Scranton Bushnell. 1864 m. buvo įkurta Amerikos povandeninių laivų kompanija, perėmusi Bushnell ir Price interesus, o po to sekė ilgus metus trukęs bylinėjimasis dėl laivo nuosavybės. Kai teismas nustatė nuosavybės teisę, povandeninis laivas buvo parduotas 1869 m. spalio 29 d. pagal savininko Oliverio Halsteado ir karinio jūrų laivyno sekretoriaus George'o M. Robesono sudarytą sutartį su Jungtinių Valstijų karinio jūrų laivyno departamentu, o didžioji dalis kainos turėjo būti sumokėta po sėkmingų bandymų. 1872 m. rugsėjį įvyko pirmasis teismo procesas, kuris buvo nesėkmingas, todėl departamentas atsisakė tolesnių mokėjimų ir atsisakė projekto.
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| Intelligent Whale Submarine Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| Photographer | Bill Maloney |
| Localisation | Navy Museum, Washington Navy Yard |
| Photos | 27 |
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General Characteristics and Role
The Intelligent Whale was an experimental, iron-hulled submarine developed on the design of Scovel S. Merriam, with construction starting in 1863 during the American Civil War. Its purpose was to carry out clandestine underwater missions, primarily placing explosive charges (mines) on enemy ships or clearing underwater obstacles. The vessel was unique in its reliance on entirely manual power and its method of armament delivery, which required a diver to exit the submerged craft. Although intended for the U.S. Navy, the project was plagued by ownership disputes, litigation, and ultimately failed its official trials.
| Property | Typical Value (Intelligent Whale) |
|---|---|
| Vaidmenį | Experimental / Mine-Laying Submersible |
| National Origin | Jungtinės Amerikos Valstijos |
| Dizaineris | Scovel S. Merriam |
| Construction Began | 1863 |
| Acquired by U.S. Navy | October 1869 (Under contingent contract) |
| Hull Construction | Iron (approx. 1/2 inch boiler plate) |
| Ilgis | 8.74 m (28 ft 8 in) |
| Width (Beam) | 2.1 m (7 ft) |
| Height (Depth) | 2.7 m (9 ft) |
| Displacement | Estimated 1.8 – 2 tons (approx. 4,000 lbs) |
Operation and Propulsion
- Propulsion: Hand-cranked propeller, operated manually by four crewmen turning a large crank.
- Maximum Speed: Approximately 4 knots (7.4 km/h).
- Crew: 6 to 13 men (6 required for operation).
- Submersion: Achieved by filling water ballast compartments; water was expelled using pumps and compressed air tanks (estimated 10 hours of submerged endurance).
- Armament Delivery: Through a wooden hatch in the bottom of the hull, a diver would exit in a hard hat suit to place an external mine on a target vessel, then return.
Trials and Legacy
- Early Tests: Unofficial tests in 1866 were successful, including a demonstration where a diver placed a charge under a scow and blew it up.
- Official Trial: The critical trial for the Navy purchase took place in 1872 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The trial failed due to excessive leaks from the top hatch and the submarine becoming fouled under a dock.
- Navy Abandonment: Following the unsuccessful 1872 test, the Navy refused final payment and abandoned the project, judging it a failure.
- Historical Significance: Despite its lack of operational success, the Intelligent Whale is a rare surviving example of early submarine technology. It is credited by some as having inspired later successful submarine pioneer John Philip Holland.
- Current Status: The Intelligent Whale is preserved and displayed at the National Guard Militia Museum of New Jersey in Sea Girt, New Jersey.
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