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Model of the N.S. "Savannah" (1959)
Model, scale 1:192, of the nuclear-powered merchant steamer the N.S. "Savannah" (1959), with shelter deck, wire-rigging and American flag in plastic exhibition case, probably constructed by the New York Ship Building Corporation, United States, 1958-1965
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Whole model of NS 'Savannah', 1959. Scale 1:192
The Nuclear Ship Savannah was the first of only four nuclear-powered cargo ships ever built. A nuclear reactor on board heated water to produce steam, which turned a turbine. Though this ship ran as an experimental vessel from 1959-1971, she was in commercial cargo service between 1965 and 1970.
- Measurements:
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overall: 250 mm x 945 mm x 126 mm, 5.5kg
- Materials:
- aluminium , copper wire , paint , silk , wood (unknown) , metal (unknown) , acrylic and incomplete
- Object Number:
- 1965-459/1
- type:
- merchant vessel , nuclear power and cargo vessel
- Image ©
- The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
