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Re: The World’s First Nuclear Merchant Ship – NS Savannah

gcaptain — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:56:38 -0000

Sent in by "Domer":

MARAD recently submitted their FY10 budget to Congress

The budget request also includes $3 million in funding to continue nuclear
license management for the inactive Nuclear Ship SAVANNAH.

"Ship Disposal
MARAD maintains the National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF) as a reserve of ships for defense
and national emergencies. When ships are no longer considered useful for defense or aid
missions, the Maritime Administration serves as the U.S. Government's agent for their
responsible disposal. MARAD continues to pursue alternative disposal methods, such as
artificial reefing initiatives, with other Federal agencies to minimize impact on the human and
natural environment. The budget request also includes funding to continue nuclear license
management for the inactive Nuclear Ship SAVANNAH. The FY 2010 request includes $15.0
million, no increase over the FY 2009 enacted, to continue to remove obsolete ships from the
NDRF for disposal. The budget request also includes $3 million in funding to continue nuclear
license management for the inactive Nuclear Ship SAVANNAH"

Although it was the first US Flag Merchant nuclear ship, none others have been built here in the United States and to date nuclear energy has not been a viable alternative to carbon based fuels for ships. Three million is not much in the big scheme of US Government spending but personally I think that $3 Million in funding could be better spent else were, like improving Merchant Marine training at the State Academies, or perhaps not spent at all.

Re: The World’s First Nuclear Merchant Ship – NS Savannah

Sally Rock-Blake — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:20:33 -0000

My father, Harvey Rock, (deceased), worked for Babcock & Wilcox and helped design the reactor. My siblings and I went to the christening. One of his colleagues was Don North. Anyone have any knowledge of these two? I'd esp. like to know more about the patent and his part in it. Thanks

Re: The World’s First Nuclear Merchant Ship – NS Savannah

Glenn Fiscus — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 02:16:46 -0000

John, The Savannah stuff is 50 or so years old, so we're talking 70+ year olds. The project was milestone effort of noble, but many faceted purpose. Would like to know what remains of those associated with the endeavor? Glenn Fiscus

Re: The World’s First Nuclear Merchant Ship – NS Savannah

Ivan — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:11:02 -0000

interested in buying.
who knows the owner of this ship?

Re: The World’s First Nuclear Merchant Ship – NS Savannah

guest — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:10:16 -0000

interested in buying.
who knows the owner of this ship?

Re: The World’s First Nuclear Merchant Ship – NS Savannah

guest — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:02:39 -0000

interested in buying.
who knows nastoyashego vlodeltsa ship?

Re: The World’s First Nuclear Merchant Ship – NS Savannah

John — Fri, 30 May 2008 18:10:35 -0000

Glenn,

It's great to hear from you. Please feel free to post any stories from the time, we'd love to here them!

Re: The World’s First Nuclear Merchant Ship – NS Savannah

Glenn Fiscus — Fri, 30 May 2008 12:16:20 -0000

Worked on it in the 60's with B&W. We need a reunion! States Marine, Galveston, etc, etc

Re: The World’s First Nuclear Merchant Ship – NS Savannah

Ron Tate — Tue, 13 May 2008 18:33:40 -0000

The N/S Savannah is currently docked at Canton pier in Baltimore Harbour in Maryland-Chesapeake Bay.

Re: The World’s First Nuclear Merchant Ship – NS Savannah

Mark Danley — Tue, 06 May 2008 06:31:00 -0000

Savannah is moored at the BAE facility in the Elizabeth River in Norfolk VA

Re: The World’s First Nuclear Merchant Ship – NS Savannah

Thomas West — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:48:37 -0000

I would like too see the Savannah one last time.
But I can not find were she is docked?
If any body knows please let me know.

Re: The World’s First Nuclear Merchant Ship – NS Savannah

Ann C — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 20:30:23 -0000

I was on the Savannah as a young girl. My uncle was a purchasing agent for the line, and brought my cousin's Boy Scout Troop and me to the ship. It was fabulous-I enjoyed the technical side and at the same time the ship was so elegant.
I remember a model ship encased in glass in what I believe to be the dining room. We toured as much of the ship that was allowed. I remember standing and looking out at the long bow.

Truly hope the ship is restored to its original beauty, and becomes a museum. Wish it was closer.

Ann in NY

Re: The World’s First Nuclear Merchant Ship – NS Savannah

STEPHEN R. MORBLEY — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 02:03:40 -0000

Wasn't the N.S. Sasvannah used as a training facility at the Merchant Marine Academy.
This would have been useful to train Merchant Marine officers on working on and understanding nuclear power applications for
seagoing vessels.