02369cam a22003253u 4500 51748 UtSlPG 20260610134207.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 15006380 UtSlPG en iso639-1 V Fulton, Robert, 1765-1815 Torpedo War, and Submarine Explosions Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-04-13 E-text prepared by MWS, Tom Cosmas, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (https://archive.org/details/americana) "Torpedo War, and Submarine Explosions" by Robert Fulton is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This work details the development and practical application of torpedoes as a revolutionary weapon in naval warfare, arguing for their importance in national defense. Fulton draws upon his own experiences and experiments, particularly in the context of the naval capabilities of the United States, to advocate for the adoption of these technologies. The opening of the work introduces readers to the author's intentions, presenting a letter addressed to key political figures including President James Madison, in which he discusses his demonstrations of torpedo technology. Fulton reflects on previous experiments, noting their effectiveness and the potential for such devices to change maritime combat entirely. He outlines the practical aspects of using torpedoes against enemy vessels, emphasizing their ability to create a formidable defense against blockades and aggressions. Through historical examples, such as the successful detonation under the Danish brig Dorothea, Fulton establishes a persuasive case for the necessity and efficacy of torpedoes in future naval engagements. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Submarine warfare Torpedoes https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51748 92582 92582