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Illustration depicting the first trial of a torpedo fired by the Nautilus submarine; 1905. It destroyed the Danish ship Dorothee provided by the British Admiralty, in Walmer Bay, in front of Prime Minister William Pitt
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Illustration depicting the first trial of a torpedo fired by the Nautilus submarine; 1905. It destroyed the Danish ship Dorothee provided by the British Admiralty, in Walmer Bay, in front of Prime Minister William Pitt
5311470 Illustration depicting the first trial of a torpedo fired by the Nautilus submarine; 1905. It destroyed the Danish ship Dorothee provided by the British Admiralty, in Walmer Bay, in front of Prime Minister William Pitt. The designer of the Nautilus was Robert Fulton (1765 - 1815); an American engineer and inventor. In 1800, he was commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte to attempt to design Nautilus, which was the first practical submarine in history. He is also credited with inventing some of the world's earliest naval torpedoes for use by the British Royal Navy; (add.info.: Date: 1805); Universal History Archive/UIG
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1800 1905 Admiralty Amred Forces Danish Designer Destroy Engineer Inventor Nautilus Prime Minister Robert Fulton Submarine Torpedo Torpedoes Trial William Pitt Dorothee Marines Maritime Force Naval Force Naval Infantry
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This illustration captures a pivotal moment in naval history - the first trial of a torpedo fired by the Nautilus submarine in 1905. The target? The Danish ship 'Dorothee', provided by the British Admiralty, which met its demise in Walmer Bay. Standing witness to this groundbreaking event was none other than Prime Minister William Pitt.
The mastermind behind the Nautilus submarine was Robert Fulton, an American engineer and inventor known for his innovative designs. Commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1800, Fulton set out to create the world's first practical submarine - a feat that would revolutionize naval warfare.
Fulton's ingenuity extended beyond submarines; he also developed some of the earliest naval torpedoes used by the British Royal Navy. His contributions to maritime technology were truly ahead of their time.
As we gaze upon this historical depiction, we are transported back to a time when innovation and exploration knew no bounds. The clash of metal against water echoes through the ages, reminding us of humanity's relentless pursuit of progress on both land and sea.
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