It is rumored that the idea of ​​attacking the enemy by moving under the sea was based on Alexander the Great. Aristotle stated that they took advantage of barrel-like water guns when the city of Tire was taken by the armies of Alexander. As a result of the advancement of science in depth and pressure issues, it can be said that modern submarines have reached systems in which they can contribute to naval forces. In this study, the development of submarine technologies, from the most primitive form of the submarines to the modern state of today, is discussed. The subject has been briefly evaluated. Although it is not known when and by whom the submarine vehicles were found and produced for the first time, it is estimated that the first studies on the subject were carried out in the 15th century. It is known that some designs were made by Konrad Kyeser in 1465 in 1500 by Leonardo da Vinci for the vehicles going under the sea. We do not have information about whether these designs were implemented or not. The first submarine with precise information was built in 1620. Made by Cornelius Drebbel, a Dutch-born engineer who worked under the orders of the 1st King of England. British mathematician William Bourne designed this tool.

This design is considered the ancestor of modern submarines. This vehicle was nothing more than a vehicle that looked like a simple plunger cell that moves using paddles in the water. Based on this vehicle, two models that were further developed were built between 1620 and 1624 and tested on the River Thames. These tested models have been successful. It did not take long to realize that submarines, the first production purpose of which was only to view and explore under the sea, could be functional in military terms. In a book published in 1648, priest John Wilkins described the benefit of the submarine to sink enemy ships and how to move supplies from the sea to a blockaded port via submarines.

A different example of the submarine vehicles built in the early period is a crocodile shaped boat produced by İbrahim Efendi, the shipyard chief architect in the 18th century. It is stated that this boat was exited from the shipyard area on the 13th day of the circumcision wedding ceremony of the princes of Sultan Ahmet III and plunged towards the water from the front of Aynalıkavak pavilion. The submarine that was left to the sea in this way progressed underwater for a while and surfaced again in front of Otağ-ı Hümayun. Five people, who descended from the mouth of the crocodile-shaped submarine and had trays of pilaf on their head, presented this pilaf to the sultan.

The construction of a submarine suitable for the sea struggles envisaged by Wilkins could not be done until the American Independence War. The first skilled submarine was designed by the American engineer in 1775 under the name of the turtle. The design by Bushnel was a one-man design. It was a submarine made in the form of acorns. The propeller submarine was surrounded by hand power. The Turtle submarine tried to send the flagship of the Royal Navy of Britain, which kept the New York harbor under blockade in 1776 but was not successful in this. A man-powered submarine was designed by American engineer Fulton in 1800. In many trials made after the construction of the submarine, this submarine was not put into service as the desired results could not be obtained from the submarine. This submarine owned by the French will inspire Jules Verne's novel. The submarine named Hippo designed and built-in 1837 by Jose Rodriguez Labandera, the staff of the Equatorial Navy in 1837, was among the best built. However, despite all the attempts made, the successful submarine was left to its fate because it was not supported by the government. Unfortunately, the prototype produced has been left to decay, since no resources are available for the submarine.

In 1851, Bavarian Bauer invented a submarine called the Fiery Diver. The submarine, working with the help of a walking belt, sank in the port of Kiel during the first trial. The crew of the submarine manages to survive as a result of the water filling the submarine equalizes the cabin pressure. This submarine, which was in the bottom searches in 1887, 16 years after the submarine sank, is presented to the taste of the people in the Dresden Museum. As a result of the Industrial Revolution that took place in the 19th century, mechanical tools replaced manpower. The first submarine that walked without the need for human power was launched in 1863. His name is a diver. This submarine was working with compressed air. 12.41 bar of compressed air is needed for the submarine to move. When these conditions are met, the submarine runs smoothly. The first underwater vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine is the Ictineo 2 submarine, drawn by Narcis Monturiol. Ictineo 2 submarine was launched in Barcelona in 1864. Submarine used to be dependent on manpower at first. The submarine became able to advance with an internal combustion system in the next stage. This system was adapted to the vehicle in 1867 and installed. The submarine had a double-walled hull. With the submarine having this body, the problems of controlling the pressure and lifting force, which restricted the functionality, were overcome. The submarine was 14 meters tall. The management and dispatch of the submarine were carried out by two people. This submarine was able to dive to a depth of 30 meters and could stay underwater for 2 hours.

While the Pacific War continued in 1879 by the Peruvian government, a submarine called Taurus was built. After Peru was defeated in Chile, this produced submarine was dismantled by the Peruvians without being put into the war as a result of the thought that the enemies would not be captured. The first submarine produced in series was the submarine design that could work with human power by the Polish inventor. In 1881, 50 of these submarines were planned for the Russian government. The same inventor produced the first submarine that could operate with electric power in 1884. An important development in submarine manufacturing in the 20th century was the production of Nordenfeit series steam submarines, which was created by the British inventor Garret in cooperation with a Swedish industrialist.

After the acquisition of Nordenfelt 1 submarine productions by the Greek government, one of these submarines also ordered the Ottoman and Russian government. It is useful to examine the story of the first submarine in our navy history. As a result of the technological developments that emerged with the Industrial Revolution, it was essential for the Ottoman State to make innovations in the military field. It was known that the navy, which had been neglected for many years, had to be revised. In the 1880s, the Ottoman navy lacked the power to protect even Turkish waters. As responsible for this situation, Sultan Abdulhamit II, who anchored the ships in Halic, is shown. It is stated that he took such action because he was worried that the Navy personnel would rebel. This pressure will no longer be able to withstand the increasing threats and the navy will be developed during the reign of Abdulhamit II.

During the purchase of the new ship, 2 special ships with the latest technology will be ordered in line with the order of the sultan. Of course, the biggest reason for such a decision could be understood as strengthening the navy of neighboring Greece. The fact that the Sultan realized that they were far behind the west and wanted to take measures for this situation also caused this situation. The great contribution of the submarines to the navy has also had an important effect in making such a decision. The first of the submarines purchased from the British company was made in 1886 in Barrow Shipyard with the name of the sultan. The submarine was brought disassembled. The other ship would be sent a year later.

In 1886, the first ship was launched in Haliç with a magnificent ceremony where international representatives were present. The first tests of the submarine were carried out in February 1887. The submarine achieved successful results from all three dives of 20 seconds. Another submarine dive of the submarine was carried out in 1888. It has also achieved a successful result in the face of strong sea currents around Sarayburnu. During this trial, the submarine reached a speed of 10 knots per hour and succeeded in sinking an old ship that was targeted by sinking under the sea. It has obtained positive results from many similar trials in Izmit. The submarine joined the Ottoman navy with an official ceremony on March 14, 1888.

This submarine was moving on the water with steam power. The boiler had to be closed just before the dive. Besides, the chimney had to be drawn in. The submarine had a dive distance of up to 50 meters. It could reach a speed of 6 knots per hour on the water surface and 4 knots per hour underwater. However, it was soon understood that the Nordenfelt submarine series was not suitable for war. Submarines were very slow and their range was very short. The problem of balance was also important in the design of the submarine. With each torpedo shot, the balance of the submarine was further deteriorated. Thus, these two submarines produced on demand were removed from service in 1910. These were disassembled in the Golden Horn Shipyard.

Two submarines dropped into the sea in September of 1888 have enabled this technology to develop rapidly. One of these two submarines was the submarine named Peral, which was sent to the sea by the Spanish navy. This submarine was fully powered by electricity. This production pioneered subsequent designs. Another important submarine for submarine production technology is the submarine named Gymnote, which was sent to the sea by the French navy. This submarine was also powered by electricity and was using 204 batteries. Gymnote has not been put into service as it has a short-range. However, the production of this submarine made positive contributions to the designs of other submarines. Many submarine models were produced until the late 19th century. Submarines actively taking part in the navies did not take place until the 20th century. Submarines could show their superiority in wars with the First World War.

When World War I broke out, there were 20 submarines available in Germany. These submarines were able to reach 8 knots. Submarines that belong to the U-19 class with a diesel engine. They had a range of 5000 nautical miles. During World War I, more than 5000 thousand allied ships were sunk through U-Boats. Submarines became more useful combat machines with the further development of their technologies. The use of new war tactics was also effective in this case. The systems that emerged with the combination of the diesel and electrical system increased the power of the U-Boats in the war. While these submarines used diesel engines on the surface of the water, electric motors were used at the bottom of the sea.

After World War 1, different submarine models were developed. During the times when the radar systems were not developed, aircraft-carrying submarines used as the scout of the fleet were important. These submarines carried aircraft with fixed wings for use in attack situations on their decks. These submarines had a watertight hangar and a ramp so that planes could land and land. Submarines produced in this way have served for many years. Today, submarines are used for military purposes as well as for military purposes. Diesel-electric submarines operate silently underwater. Due to these situations, they are not easy to detect. The production of diesel electrical systems is advantageous because their production is economical.