Who would examine Hermione's captured engines?

What would the Royal Navy do with Hermione after capturing her, and how would it copy the design?

It would bring scientific and engineering expertise to the machinery, with Cornish mining engineers suggested as practical candidates. Successful copying could accelerate diesel and electric propulsion.

After Hermione's hypothetical capture, Royal Society members and practical engineers would examine her machinery with the aim of copying it. Cornwall's mining engineers, including Trevithick's circle and Harvey and Co, are suggested because of their experience with large engines and proximity to naval bases. A northeast engineering alternative is raised, but Plymouth or Falmouth would avoid the need to move a ship captured off France much farther. The resulting engines are imagined as larger and less efficient than the modern originals, yet potentially good enough to power ships. Electric drive and lighting could also stimulate work in electromagnetism, with Faraday mentioned as another possible contributor. An early diesel-powered Warrior-like vessel is the speculative outcome, conditional on successful development.