The Nuclear Ship Savannah by United States. Department of Commerce et al.

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Creator United States. Department of Commerce
Creator United States. Maritime Administration
Creator U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Title The Nuclear Ship Savannah
First Atomic Merchant Ship, One of the World's Safest Ships
Note Reading ease score: 42.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "The Nuclear Ship Savannah" by the United States Department of Commerce et al. is a scientific publication produced in the mid-20th century. This book delves into the design, safety features, and operational protocols of the N.S. Savannah, recognized as the world's first nuclear-powered merchant ship. It serves as an informative account detailing significant advancements in maritime technology, particularly focusing on the integration of nuclear energy into commercial maritime operations. In this publication, the N.S. Savannah stands as a pioneering vessel, engineered with an unprecedented level of safety in mind. It outlines the ship's structural design, which includes a heavily reinforced reactor compartment, advanced radiation shielding, and multiple redundant systems to ensure constant power and safety. The book details the extensive safety measures and protocols established by various U.S. governmental agencies, highlighting the importance of operational training for the crew. The Savannah embodies a significant step toward harnessing nuclear power for peaceful purposes, establishing criteria for safety that would influence future maritime technology. Overall, it is a detailed exploration of both the technological prowess and safety measures of nuclear-powered vessels, encapsulating the transition into a new era of maritime transportation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class VM: Naval science: Naval architecture, Shipbuilding, Marine engineering
Subject Savannah (Nuclear ship)
Subject Nuclear merchant ships -- United States
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EBook-No. 63584
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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