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The Lake Submarine Company-Issued To And Signed By J.C. Lake, Signed By Simon Lake As President

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The Lake Submarine Company-Issued To And Signed By J.C. Lake, Signed By Simon Lake As President
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1899, New Jersey. Stock certificate for 3 shares issued to and signed on back by J.C. Lake, born John Christopher Lake (1847-1938), he went by J. Christopher. He was a prolific inventor holding over 200 patents & was in several businesses with his son Simon who signed as president. Simon Lake (1866 - 1945). Inventor, Submarine pioneer. Beginning in the early 1890's, and continuing for over 40 years, Lake built a succession of submarines through which he developed some portion of the submarine technology in use today. He is generally credited with developing the first workable periscope, and pioneering the use of hydroplanes fore and aft to achieve submergence while maintaining an even keel. His contributions to the navy and the marine industry were widespread, and his inventive genius places him among the important naval architects in American history. His submarine business ventures were never terribly successful, however, and he died a poor man. Black with green overlay and seal. Pen and punch cancelled. Very fine.