The invention, “Submarine Telescope and Lamp”, and its later improvement, was created as an adjustable means to examine surroundings under water.
Mather drew very detailed drawings, which gave a concise depiction to her invention, streamlining her patenting process.
Although Sarah Mather worked on and patented her invention over 200 years ago, her innovative solution has evolved to impact modern society.
Sonar scans and diving teams have now largely taken over underwater investigation [[6]], but the solution achieves a similar goal to that of the original telescope.
Sarah's idea for improving underwater visibility has not gone entirely extinct as similar adjustable telescopes are being used to this day.
Though there have been technological advancement in underwater visibility, and the invention my now–in its original form–be obsolete, it has inspired creations that have altered the world.