The Only Nuclear-Powered Passenger Ship EVER
In the Port of Baltimore, a ship is docked that hasn't transported passengers for more than 50 years. It's the NS Savannah and it's designated a National Historic Landmark. That's because it was the first—and only—nuclear-powered passenger ship to have ever been built. Science correspondent Geoff Brumfiel tells us about his recent tour of the ship and why it was a symbol of peace in it's time.
To see more pictures of Geoff's visit to the NS Savannah, including one from 1962 when the ship was operational, click this link.
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To see more pictures of Geoff's visit to the NS Savannah, including one from 1962 when the ship was operational, click this link.
Want to learn more about nuclear power? Email us at shortwave@npr.org.
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In the Port of Baltimore, a ship is docked that hasn't transported passengers for more than 50 years. It's the NS Savannah and it's designated a National Historic Landmark. That's because it was the first—and only—nuclear-powered passenger ship to have ever been built. Science correspondent Geoff Brumfiel tells us about his recent tour of the ship and why it was a symbol of peace in it's time.
To see more pictures of Geoff's visit to the NS Savannah, including one from 1962 when the ship was operational, click this link.
Want to learn more about nuclear power? Email us at shortwave@npr.org.
See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.
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To see more pictures of Geoff's visit to the NS Savannah, including one from 1962 when the ship was operational, click this link.
Want to learn more about nuclear power? Email us at shortwave@npr.org.
See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.
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2023-07-10
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