Description: (Former engineer who developed the first submarine to be formally commissioned by the US Navy, and the first Royal Navy submarine, Holland 1)
John Philip Holland was a pioneering engineer who developed the first commissioned submarine for both the US Navy and the Royal Navy. His innovative designs and construction techniques revolutionized maritime operations and advanced submarine technology, significantly impacting naval warfare. Holland's expertise and ingenuity in engineering led to the creation of groundbreaking submarines that continue to shape modern naval capabilities globally.