Fulton in a final report to Hamilton rather reluctantly conceded he could not penetrate Rodgers ' defense .
Rodgers and Lt. Lawrence though were able to quickly demonstrate Fulton 's torpedo was simply unable to penetrate the ship 's defense .
Fulton in a final report to Hamilton rather reluctantly conceded Rodgers could not penetrate Rodgers ' defense .
Rodgers and Lt. Lawrence though were able to quickly demonstrate Fulton 's torpedo was simply unable to penetrate the ship 's defense .