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Commissioned in 1918, the USS M-1 (SS-47) was a revolutionary submarine that revolutionised submarine building with its double hull design and cutting-edge battery technology. Its experiences demonstrated a dedication to developing naval capabilities, as evidenced by the AA-1 class.
Built by the Fore River Shipbuilding Company for the U.S. Navy, the E-class submarines were originally intended to be harbour defence vessels but were eventually transformed into essential training tools for the First World War.
The Fore River Shipbuilding Company's C-class submarines, built between 1906 and 1909, represented a significant development in American naval technology. With a two-shaft propulsion system, they demonstrated increased speed.
Serving in the Philippines from 1912 to 1915 were the B-class submarines built by Fore River Shipbuilding for the U.S. Navy. At 82.5 feet in length, with a maximum speed of 9 knots, and two bow torpedo tubes, these submarines were efficient despite their small size. They were decommissioned between 1919 and 1922 and used as targets again.