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John Philip Holland

Irish-American marine engineer

Born: Died: Irish

John Philip Holland (Irish: Seán Pilib Ó hUallacháin/Ó Maolchalann; February 24, 1841 – August 12, 1914) was an Irish marine engineer who developed the first submarine to be formally commissioned by the US Navy, USS Holland (SS-1) and the first Royal Navy submarine, Holland 1.

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Irish-American marine engineer

John Philip Holland's Historical Timeline

  1. John Philip Holland is born

    John Philip Holland, Irish irish-american marine engineer, known for irish-american marine engineer, was born on 1841-02-24.

  2. First modern submarine is commissioned by the US Navy as the USS Holland, named for its designer John Philip Holland

    First modern submarine is commissioned by the US Navy as the USS Holland, named for its designer John Philip Holland

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When was John Philip Holland born?
John Philip Holland was born on 1841-02-24 (Irish).
What is John Philip Holland known for?
Irish-American marine engineer
What historical events involved John Philip Holland?
John Philip Holland was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including John Philip Holland is born, First modern submarine is commissioned by the US Navy as the USS Holland, named for its designer John Philip Holland.
When did John Philip Holland die?
John Philip Holland died on 1914-01-01.

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