Turtle submarine designed by David Bushnell Bushnell built the Turtle the first American submarine in The Turtle was powered by a propeller operated by its single occupant turning a handle and would normally float with approximately six inches of exposed surface The volume of air in the vessel was sufficient for it to remain submerged for up to minutes Several unsuccessful attempts were made to use the Turtle to deliver and attach underwater bombs to British warships during the American War of Independence

Transportation Art

Partake in a sailing regatta or feel the wind in your hair cruising in a ‘Vette. Go places without leaving home. Give wings to self-expression with our transportation art collection.

Pick the perfect ride for your walls from mega jets, cool kayaks to vintage race cars. Get them wall-ready and fabulous in our handcrafted frames, starting at $59. Famous works of art from this collection include Monet’s Sailboat, Sleep Balloon by Nancy Tillman. Vapor Helicopter by Banksy.