John Philip Holland: Inventor of the Submarine
John Philip Holland is the Clare born inventor of the modern submarine. A self proclaimed pacifist, he created one of the most formidable weapons of war. An Irish patriot, whose first working submarines were funded by Irish revolutionaries in the US, he later developed the first US and British submarine fleets. A self taught genius of the late 19th century, his remarkable legacy is neglected and forgotten.
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John Philip Holland: Inventor of the Submarine
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Runtime
0h 49m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
John Philip Holland: aireagóir an fhomhuireáin nua-aoisigh
Production Companies
Dearcán Media
Director
Macdara Vallely
Description
John Philip Holland is the Clare born inventor of the modern submarine. A self proclaimed pacifist, he created one of the most formidable weapons of war. An Irish patriot, whose first working submarines were funded by Irish revolutionaries in the US, he later developed the first US and British submarine fleets. A self taught genius of the late 19th century, his remarkable legacy is neglected and forgotten.
