d) USS Holland

The USS Holland, named after its designer John Philip Holland, was the U.S. Navy’s first commissioned military submarine. Launched in 1897 and commissioned in 1900, the USS Holland VI represented a significant advancement in naval warfare technology. This submarine featured innovations such as electric battery-powered propulsion when submerged, and a gasoline engine for surface propulsion, setting the standard for future submarine designs. The USS Holland’s success in demonstrating effective underwater operation marked a turning point in maritime military strategy, leading to the development of more advanced submarines in the 20th century and transforming underwater naval operations.