Respect Russian engineers-generals with the invention of the first submarine, the first destroyer and electrochemical mines

Karl A. Schilder created the world's first fully metal submarine, and a prototype of the destroyer - the ancestor of modern warships today.

On January 7, 1785, the young Karl A. Schilder was born in Russia. Growing up Schilder became a military engineer general known for his unique inventions and inventions in the field of military engineering. He himself created the world's first fully metal submarine , and a prototype of the destroyer - the ancestor of today's modern warships. Let GenK review the most interesting inventions of this talented engineer.

Nineteenth-century submarine

The trial of the world's first fully metal-built submarine, designed by KA Schilder, took place on August 29, 1834 in the upper Neva River. It was equipped with a spear of fish with a mine. This javelin pierced the enemy boat, then the mine exploded at a safe distance for the submarine. In addition, the submarine also has mobile "rocket" launchers.

Submarines move with 4 paddles used by the 4 members of the crew. Schilder also designed a device similar to periscope to observe objects on the water. On the first day of testing, the ship reached a speed of about 0.7 km / h.

The invention immediately received the support of Tsar Nicholas I and his advisers, whereby Schilder was motivated to further develop the ship.

Schilder's second submarine design is smaller than the first. The test was conducted on July 24, 1838. The weapon that it carried was similar, only the paddle was changed - bigger.

Although the submarine passed the fire tests, it was not mass produced because of its low maneuverability. Schilder has not been able to raise the maximum speed of the ship yet because it is still impossible to force the ship to run faster than 0.7 km / h.

The engine running rice does not allow the submarine to reach high speed

Later Schilder also created a prototype of a third submarine equipped with a water pump pump but the speed was not satisfactory.

General engineer Karl A. Schilder on the commemorative stamp

Steam destroyer "Otvaznozst"

Recognizing all of the submarine's shortcomings, Schilder proposed a tugboat project with the ability to transport submarines to war zones. It was the Tsar of Russia who named the invention of this tugboat " Otvaznost " ( Brave ) - a ship with a large deck containing both the submarine above. In addition, it is equipped with its own weapons including three rocket launchers.

Brave Ship can carry submarines with powerful fire equipment

Tests show that these catapults can launch bombs weighing up to 90 kg with very high accuracy. Whether the idea was good or not, maybe because of the age, the tugboat was not further developed. However, it was this ship's design that became the prototype for modern destroyers .

Electrochemical mines

Land mine in the Crimean war

Dr. Jacobi and KA Schilder developed the first electrochemical mine in history. Inside the mine, there are glass tubes containing electrolytes (Ganvani element). When impacted, broken glass tubes cause electrochemical discharge and activate mines. This electrochemical mine was widely used in the Crimean War.