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January 24, 1962
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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The world's first nuclear-powered passenger-cargo ship, the Savannah, will depart from Camden, N.J., next week for Yorktown, Va., under conventional power, to undergo full nuclear reactor trials and first sea trials there. Regular service may begin in 18 months.
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Ship Readied for Trial Run
CAMDEN, N.J. (UPI) - The Savannah, world's first nuclear-powered passenger-cargo ship, will leave the New York Shipbuilding Co. yards next week for Yorktown, Va., it was announced yesterday.
At Yorktown, her reactor will be brought to full strength and the Savannah will have her first sea trials under nuclear power.
The trip, from Camden to Yorktown will be made under power from her auxiliary engines, which are conventional, oil-fired.
It may be another 18 months before the Savannah begins regular, passenger and cargo service.
Ship Readied for Trial Run
CAMDEN, N.J. (UPI) - The Savannah, world's first nuclear-powered passenger-cargo ship, will leave the New York Shipbuilding Co. yards next week for Yorktown, Va., it was announced yesterday.
At Yorktown, her reactor will be brought to full strength and the Savannah will have her first sea trials under nuclear power.
The trip, from Camden to Yorktown will be made under power from her auxiliary engines, which are conventional, oil-fired.
It may be another 18 months before the Savannah begins regular, passenger and cargo service.
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Historical Event
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
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Nuclear Powered Ship
Savannah
Trial Run
Sea Trials
Camden
Yorktown
Where did it happen?
Camden, N.J. To Yorktown, Va.
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Camden, N.J. To Yorktown, Va.
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The Savannah, world's first nuclear-powered passenger-cargo ship, will leave New York Shipbuilding Co. yards in Camden for Yorktown next week under conventional engines; there, reactor will reach full strength for first nuclear sea trials; regular service possibly in 18 months.