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What limits did storage batteries place on the range of the 1886 Nautilus submarine?
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The former USS Nautilus, launched in 1954, being towed to Groton, Connecticut, to become a museum, May 1985.
The 1886 Nautilus submarine, an all-electric vessel powered by a 100-cell storage battery, faced significant operational constraints due to its reliance on battery power. The primary limitation was that the battery required frequent recharging and overhauling at short intervals. Consequently, the craft was unable to travel more than 80 miles without needing a battery recharge.1