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Would Fulton's proposed vessel surprise the Royal Navy?

The potential surprise depends on whether the proposed vessel functions and can repeat its performance.

Naval Technology Reliability Robert Fulton War of 1812

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Question

Would the British navy have been caught off guard by the vessel associated with Robert Fulton and the War of 1812?

Short answer

Possibly, if it worked, although its value also depends on whether it could operate more than once.

Notes

A vessel associated with Robert Fulton and the War of 1812 prompts a question about surprising the British navy. Success is conditional on the machinery actually working. A further reservation concerns whether it would be a one-use success.