Sea devils

By John Swinfield

Subjects: Submariners, History, Sailors

Description: Pioneer submariners built astonishing contraptions which made perilous voyages or sank like stones. Some were driven by muscle-power or steam engines with chimneys. Others had wheels with which to trundle along the sea-bed. 'Sea Devils' traces the history of early submarines and the colourful array of those who built and sailed them.