0h 20min, jan 1, 1888 y - First Modern Electric Submarine
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In 1888, the first functional military submarine named the Gymnote (by the French Navy). The 204-cell battery charged sub completed over 2,000 dives before being discarded for its limited range ability.
This event was significant because it set a path for all future subs that have proven to be extremely effective in both military purposes and scientific discovery.
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