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Daily Archives: April 29, 2008

Five Decks, Gleaming in the Sun………..the NS Savannah!

Posted on April 29, 2008 by tony

I was reading the Reader’s Digest from December 1960 this weekend and ran across the story on the ship the Savannah. So, it’s a ship right? What’s so special about that? (1) Well, you see, the Savannah is a nuclear-powered ship, one of only a few ever brought into existence. Originally plannned and designed in … Continue reading »

Categories: 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, American History, Cold War, Equipment, Popular Culture, Retro, Uncategorized, vintage | Tags: American History, cargo, container, maritime, NS Savannah, nuclear power, shipping, ships | Comments Off
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