Ictineo I [SEP] manufacturer
Ictíneo I
Ictíneo I was a pioneering submarine constructed in Barcelona, Spain in 1858–1859 by engineer Narcís Monturiol.
History.
While living in Cadaqués, Monturiol witnessed the death of a coral harvester, which inspired him with the idea of a ship that could sail underwater and allow coral divers to work in safety. He kept his ideas to himself for over 12 years, concerned that he might be ridiculed and also because he did not have the funds to build such a vessel. A friend convinced him that his idea
ran into her at her berth. With the money obtained from the subscription, the company "La Navegación Submarina" was formed with the objective of developing "Ictineo II".
A modern replica of "Ictineo I" stands in the garden entrance to the Marine Museum in Barcelona.
Biography "Ictineo II".
An improved version of "Ictineo I", "Ictineo II" was launched on 2 October 1864. "Ictineo II" made her maiden voyage under human power on 20 May 1865, submerging to a