Title:
Robert Fulton, after whom sub tender is named
Author:
Carol W. Kimball
Subjects:
Robert Fulton
Clermont
Submarine Nautilus
Fulton warship
Submarine Fulton
Clermont
Submarine Nautilus
Fulton warship
Submarine Fulton
Object ID:
Kim03-092
Object Name:
Scrapbook
Category:
8: Communication Artifact
Subcategory:
Documentary Artifact
Publisher:
The Day
Publication Place:
New London, CT
Pubication Date:
01/31/1991
Collection:
Carol W. Kimball
Summary:
Robert Fulton, best known as the inventor of the steamboat Clermont and the successful application of steam to navigation is also the namesake of the Submarine Tender Fulton which was a fixture for decades at New London's State Pier. The first Fulton was launched at Quincy, Mass on June 6, 1914. Fulton was a successful portrait painter in Philadelphia. His portrait of Benjamin Franklin pleased the patriot who introduced him to American artist Benjamin West. The Duke of Bridgewater would later interest Robert in canal navigation so that he abandoned painting for mechanics and engineering. In 1801, with Napoleon's support, he built his first Nautilus. After this he turned to new experiments with steam-driven surface vessels and continued to experiment with submarines in New York harbor. At his death in 1815 he was at work on constructing the world's first steam-propelled warship. The Fulton warship changed the navies of the world.
People:
Fulton, Robert
Sutcliffe, Alice Crary
West, Benjamin
Duke of Bridgewater
Napoleon
Franklin, Benjamin
Sutcliffe, Alice Crary
West, Benjamin
Duke of Bridgewater
Napoleon
Franklin, Benjamin
Search Terms:
Submarine Tender Fulton
Nautilus
portrait painter
Fulton warship
New London's State Pier
Nautilus
portrait painter
Fulton warship
New London's State Pier