N.S. Savannah World's First Nuclear-Powered Merchant Ship
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| World's first nuclear-powered merchant ship, the sleek N. S. SAVANNAH travels to ports of the world as an example of the peaceful uses of atomic energy. Carrying up to 60 passengers and 10,000 tons of cargo, she can operate at cruising speed for 3 1/2 years without refueling. Built as a joint project of the Maritime Administration, U. S. Department of Commerce, and the Atomic Energy Commission, and is operated by American Export Isbrandtsen Lines. |
