The Fulton the First was the world's first steam powered warship. Designed to defend New York Harbor against the British in the War of 1812. She never saw action, but did succeed in scaring the public and British war planners and inspired the first generation of European steam warships who feared foundational shift in naval technology which the Fulton heralded in. Follow me on X: @USNavyPodcast Follow me on IG: @USNavyPodcast Email me at: usnavalhistorypodcast@gmail.com