Submarine Armor
When Harry L. Bowdoin submitted his patent application for his submarine armor in 1914, the art of diving was still in its infancy. It’s possible that he believed he would face little competition in the field and saw a lucrative opportunity to pioneer a new technology.
However, the harsh reality was that his invention did not receive the success he had hoped for. Perhaps the technology was ahead of its time or not well-suited to the needs of the industry at that point. Despite the lack of commercial success, Bowdoin’s submarine armor patent remains a testament to the human pursuit of innovation and exploration.