1935, Nevada. Stock certificate for 5 shares of the Lake Submarine Salvage Corporation. Green/Black. Vignette of two male allegorical figures surrounded by machinery and buildings in the background. Signed by Simon Lake as President. (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. Pen cancelled and very fine.

1917, Maine. Stock certificate for 20 shares of the Lake Torpedo Boat Company. Black/Gray/Gold with gold seal. Vignette of eagle with spread wings at top center. Signed by Simon Lake, as Vice President. (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. Stamp cancelled. Very fine.

SIMON LAKE (1866-1945). American mechanical engineer and naval architect who competed to build the first submarine for the United States Navy. Autograph Letter Signed, “Simon Lake,” on The Lake Submarine Salvage Corporation letterhead. One page, 8 1/2” x 11”. New York City. November 5, 1935. Lake writes to arrange a meeting with one M.N. Egeroff[?], a senior engineer. Very Fine.

Simon Lake (1866-1945). Inventor; Submarine pioneer. Beginning in the early 1890s, 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. LS. 1 page. 7 ¾” x 8 ½”. Ocean City, New Jersey. January 18, 1887. A Character Reference for John C. Lake from Adrian H. Austin and witnessed by Simon Lake. “To Whom It May Concern; “Whereas certain rumors, derogatory to Mr. J. C. Lake, are being circulated. I wish it to be distinctly understood that in so far as I am concerned they are without foundation, and I hereby declare that all transactions between Mr. Lake and myself have been and are entirely satisfactory, any report to the contrary not with standing. Adrian H. Austin”. Signed as witnesses by Simon Lake and William Corson. An apparent attempt to heal a rift between the two men. Fine.

1899, New Jersey. Stock certificate for 12 shares of the Lake Submarine Company signed as president by 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 green seal. Vignette at top center of eagle with spread wings. Pen and punch cancelled. Very fine.

1899, New Jersey. Stock certificate for one share of the Lake Submarine Company issued to and signed as president and on verso by 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 green seal. Vignette at top center of eagle with spread wings. Pen, punch and cut cancelled. Very fine.

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.