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NUCLEAR MERCHANT SHIPS. 1. FIRST U.S. SHIP NEARS THE WAYS. 2. ADVANCED SHIP REACTORS. 3. WORLD-WIDE EFFORTS

Journal Article · · Nucleonics (U.S.) Ceased publication
OSTI ID:4344818

The nuclear-powered merchant vessel whose keel is scheduled to be laid in March 1958 is described. This will be the world's third nuclear-propelled surface ship, but the first one with a completely unclassified power plant. Four advanced reactor concepts for merchant ship propulsion--pressurized water, boiling water, organic moderated, and gas-cooled designs---are described. A survey of worldwide efforts by maritime countries in the field of nuclear surface ship propulsion is presented. (L.T.W.)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-12-002616
OSTI ID:
4344818
Journal Information:
Nucleonics (U.S.) Ceased publication, Journal Name: Nucleonics (U.S.) Ceased publication Vol. Vol: 15, No. 11; ISSN NUCLA
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English