The Turtle & The Acorn with Duke Riley // The Battle of Brooklyn

In 1776 a small one-man submersive called the Turtle crept its way across New York harbor to attack a British ship as the world’s first wartime submarine around the time of the Battle of Brooklyn, the largest battle of the Revolutionary War. More than 200 years later, local Brooklyn artist Duke Riley would find inspiration in the story of the Turtle and create his own interpretation of the Revolutionary War-era submarine.
Learn more about the Battle of Brooklyn on our website:
www.nyhistory.org/exhibitions/...

[@DaveKirby-fq4vc]

That is a remarkable replica and actually demonstrating that it works is truly commendable. A piece of living history in view of not having the original. Great job.

[@Prettygirlcn5]

So impressive 😲❤️💙
I don’t remember learning about the Turtle during my history courses, but Liberty’s Kids featured its story so I’m researching now 🤓

[@u.s.militia7682]

Are there any original drawings, schematics or specifications of the original Turtle?

[@thaxtonwaters8561]

Artist are time travelers. So Dope.
💪🏾🎨

[@noahpage7459]

Big mad that he didn’t make it out of two pieces of wood

[@ianluetkehans7822]

Where can i find more info on the Acorn

[@nyhistory]

Check out Duke Riley's website: www.dukeriley.info/after-the-battle-of-brooklyn

[@dominikf8368]

Can you visit the Titanic with it?

[@DailyWorldWideNews945]

No, the Wood could not handle the pressure

[@flintstack]

@@DailyWorldWideNews945 that's never stopped anybody