SAFETY ON THE NUCLEAR SHIP SAVANNAH

Journal Article · Sat Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1959 · Public Health Repts. (U.S.)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2307/4590542· OSTI ID:4214110

Godwin, R P; Eddy, P P; Longaker, R K

BS>The nuclear-powered merchant ship, Savannah, is a combination passenger-cargo ship of the mariner class. It is 595 feet long, has 78-foot beam, and will have a fully loaded displacement or 21,800 tons. the ship will have a sea speed of 20 knots and a cruising radius in excess of 100,000 miles. With a 124-man crew, and additional space for observers and technicians, she will also be able to carry 60 passengers. The NS Savanaah was launched on July 21, 1959. After a comprehemsive test program and outfitting, sea trials are scheduled for the spring of 1960. The construction of the nuclearpowered ship posed new and unique problems in design and operation. Complete containment, retertion of wastes, and other nuclear and nautical safeguards incorporated to ensure maximum safety are discussed. (C.H.)

• Research Organization: U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, Washington, D.C.
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• NSA Number: NSA-13-022253
• OSTI ID: 4214110
• Journal Information: Public Health Repts. (U.S.), Journal Name: Public Health Repts. (U.S.) Vol. Vol: 74
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

Related Subjects

HEALTH AND SAFETY
PERSONNEL
PLANNING
POWER PLANTS
PRESSURE VESSELS
REACTORS
SAFETY
SAVANNAH
SHIPS
VELOCITY
WASTE DISPOSAL