Luppis
Luppis is an Italian surname best known for its association with a 19th-century naval officer and inventor who proposed the concept of a self-propelled underwater weapon in the 1860s. Often referred to as Captain Luppis, he laid the groundwork for what would become the torpedo.
In the 1860s, Luppis collaborated with British engineer Robert Whitehead in the port city of Fiume (now
The historical significance commonly attributed to Luppis lies in originating the idea of a guided underwater
Beyond this historical episode, Luppis remains primarily recognized as a surname associated with the early development