N.K. Savannah - Yorktown, VA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
N 37° 14.348 W 076° 30.516
18S E 366188 N 4122466
One of a few historical markers in the riverfront district of Yorktown
Waymark Code: WMNZ6J
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 05/27/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
Views: 3

The marker says, ".S. Savannah, a joint project of the U.S. Maritime Administration and the Atomic Energy Commission, was the first nuclear-powered merchant ship. She was built to carry up to 60 passengers and 9,250 tons of cargo. In 1962, after reactor tests at Yorktown and sea trials, Savannah sailed from Yorktown to Savannah, Georgia, her home port.

From then until 1970, nearly 1.5 million people visited Savannah to explore her technological marvels. N.S. Savannah operated reliably and safely, established precedents for future commercial nuclear-powered merchant ships, and demonstrated the peaceful use of atomic power.

At the end of her service, Savannah was displayed at the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum in South Carolina and was later stored in the Maritime Administration’s Virginia reserve fleet. In 2008, Savannah was moved to Baltimore in preparation for final decommissioning."
Group that erected the marker: 2010 by York County

Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
327 Water Street, Yorktown, VA 23690, United States


URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed

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