It was considered to be the first truly successful craft of its type (in modern history) and, as a result, was instrumental in the founding of The Electric Boat Company-now known as the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation.
It was considered to be the first truly successful craft of its type (in modern history). The success of the submarine was instrumental in the founding of The Electric Boat Company-now known as the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation.