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Savannah Ship Ushers in Atomic Merchant Era
A historic voyage marks the S. S. Savannah as the first steam powered transatlantic crossing in 1819. Modern Savannah advances nuclear propulsion carrying 682 000 thimble sized uranium pellets for 16 000 hours at full power enabling 336 000 nautical miles per load. Nuclear propulsion promises higher speeds and uninterrupted operation for more trips per ship year.
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