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Brandtaucher-submarine model
The Brandtaucher is the oldest surviving
submarine in the world.
In January
1850 Bauer, a cavalryman during the German-Danish War,
designed Brandtaucher as a way to end the Danish naval
blockade of Germany. Bauer's early sketch attracted the
attention of the Minister of Marine, who allowed him to
construct a 70 × 18 × 29 cm (27.6 × 7.1 × 11.4 in)
model. The model was demonstrated in Kiel harbour in
front of naval dignitaries. Its great performance
led to the construction of a full-scale model.
Due to the inadequate funding, the scale of
the boat had to be downgraded and the design altered and
simplified.
As built, Brandtaucher was 8.07 m long and 2.02 m
at maximum beam, with a draught of 2.63 m. It was
propelled by a crew of three turning large tread wheels
connected to a propeller. The boat could reach a speed
of three knots.
The simplification resulted in a reduced diving depth from 30
m to 9.5 m. This redesign included eliminating the use
of enclosed ballast tanks to conta in the water being
taken into and expelled from the submarine. Instead, the
water was allowed to pool inside the bottom of the hull,
below the main floor, and was able to move relatively
unobstructed within this area when the ship changed
orientation. The resulting instability was probably a
significant contributing factor to the loss of the
vessel.
On 1 February 1851, Brandtaucher sank after a diving
accident during acceptance trials in Kiel Harbour. The
submarine experienced equipment failure. Bauer escaped
by letting in water, thus increasing the air pressure,
which allowed Bauer and his two companions to open the
hatch and swim to the surface. This was the first
submarine escape to be witnessed and reported.
In 1887 the wreck was discovered, and it was raised on 5
July 1887. Brandtaucher was first placed on display at
the Naval Academy in Kiel and then in 1906 it was moved
to the Museum für Meereskunde in Berlin. From 1963 to
1965 it was restored in the DDR at Rostock, and placed
on display at the Nationale Volksarmee Museum
in Potsdam. The boat can now be viewed at the Militärhistorisches
Museum der Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces Museum of
Military History), in Dresden.
20" long.
$1,200
Shipping and insurance in the US included.
Canada $90.
Other countries, $200 flat rate.
This model is
built per commission only. We require only a small
deposit to start the process (not full amount, not even
half) to start the process $500  The
remaining balance won't be due until the model is
completed, in
several months.
20" long,
with interior features.
$2,500 Shipping and insurance in the US included.
Canada $90.
Other countries, $200 flat rate.
This model is
built per commission only. We require only a small
deposit to start the process (not full amount, not even
half) to start the process $500 The
remaining balance won't be due until the model is
completed, in
several months.
For other
sizes, contact us for a quote.
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