Conversation so far:
What was the paddle steamer and its connection with William Murdoch?
William Murdoch was primarily responsible for designing and building an engine for North River Steamboat, the first steamboat to run on the Hudson River.
Who invented the paddle steamer?
Was William Murdoch's paddle steamer a success?
Shortly after the trials were completed The Caledonia carried out a crossing of the English Channel when Watt Jr. took it to Rotterdam and up the Rhine to Koblenz.

Question: /what are some other interesting aspects about this article?
Self-contained rewrite: What are some other interesting aspects about William Murdoch and The Caledonia paddle steamer besides its success?