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Father of the Submarine
LAKE, Simon (1866-1945). Developed the first submarine to operate in the open seas. President of the Lake Torpedo Boat Company. Considered the “Father of the Modern Submarine.” Limited Edition Certificate #174 of 500 regarding Simon Lake being the Pioneer Submarine Inventor. Lightly affixed to the certificate is his check on The Milford Trust Company, June 22, 1940 made out for $3.20 to Edgar T. Clark. Fine signature of Simon Lake..............................$75.00
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