Demologos

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Demologos was the world's first steam-powered warship, designed by Robert Fulton for the United States Navy during the War of 1812.

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instanceOf experimental naval vessel
paddle steamer
ship of the line
steam-powered warship
warship
alsoKnownAs Fulton the First
surface form: Fulton I

Fulton the First
armamentLayout guns mounted in central casemate
armamentType cannon
builder United States Navy-sponsored construction under Robert Fulton
builtAt New York City
causeOfLoss accidental powder magazine explosion
commissioned never fully commissioned for active combat service
completed circa 1815
conflict War of 1812
constructionStart 1814
countryOfOrigin United States of America
crewSize approximately 200 men (historical estimate)
designedFor use against the British Royal Navy
designedTo protect machinery from enemy fire
provide stable gun platform
designer Robert Fulton
engineLocation between twin hulls for protection
era early 19th century
explosionYear 1829
fate destroyed by explosion
fuelType coal
hasEngineDesigner Robert Fulton
historicalSignificance pioneer of steam propulsion in naval warfare
hullConfiguration catamaran-like twin hulls
influenced later steam warship designs
intendedRole coastal defense
harbor defense
laterName Fulton
launched 1814
locationOfExplosion Brooklyn Navy Yard
namedAfter the people’s word (from Greek roots "demos" and "logos")
navalInnovation first purpose-built steam-powered vessel for naval combat
notableFor being the world’s first steam-powered warship
operator United States Navy
postwarUse laid up in reserve after War of 1812
propulsion paddle wheel
steam engine
shipType floating battery
statusDuringWarOf1812 not completed in time to see combat
technologyStage early steam naval engineering experiment
usedFor defense of New York Harbor

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Robert Fulton notableWork Demologos
Robert Fulton designed Demologos