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SAVANNAH
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NS Savannah
holds the title of the first nuclear-powered
vessel to cross the Atlantic Ocean. She was the first nuclear-powered cargo-passenger
ship, and one of only four ever built.
The nuclear ship
Savannah was
designed as a showboat, and her pretty lines and
luxurious staterooms were more important than
cargo capacity. Her construction
cost of $46.9 million, including a $28.3 million
nuclear reactor. Launched on July 21, 1959. The Savannah
ship measures 596.5 feet long and 78
feet beam.
Savannah
nuclear ship has three full decks. The topmost deck of the
superstructure comprises the pilothouse, radio room,
chart room, a battery room and an emergency diesel
generator. The next lower deck comprises the officers’
accommodations, with an officers’ lounge at the tapering
rear portion of the superstructure. Below this level is
the promenade deck comprising, from forward aft, the
elliptical main lounge, the main stair and elevator, and
the Veranda Lounge. The bar was provided with enclosed
walkways outboard, and a glass wall overlooking the
swimming pool and promenade deck aft. A dance floor is
in the center of the lounge, surrounded by tables with
illuminated glass tops.
NS
Savannah served
between 1962–1972. Deactivated
in 1971, she has been moored at the
Canton Marine Terminal in Baltimore, Maryland since
2008.
We build this primarily
wood model of the NS Savannah the following sizes:
21" long x 8" tall x
4" wide (1/350 scale)
$2,490 
Shipping and insurance in
the contiguous USA included.
Other places: $250 flat rate. This
model is in stock and can be shipped within 5 business
days.
36" (1/200 scale)
$3,650 Shipping and insurance in
the contiguous USA included.
Other places: $400 flat rate.
50" (1/144 scale)
$6,500 Shipping and insurance in
the contiguous USA included.
Other places: $600 flat rate.
Do not fall for cheap models that are proliferated out
there.
The hull is horribly wrong: too narrow on the bottom yet
too wide the deck. The stern is like that of of torpedo
boat! The tip of the bow looks like a very sharp dagger.
The gorgeous sleek Savannah suddenly becomes so ugly.
One of our NS Savannah models was purchased by
the son of one of the engineers who designed the
ship: "I
just received my ship. What a work of art. I’m am very
pleased with it. Thank you for everything.
Regards,
William Butt"
"The NS Savannah model
is absolutely beautiful. We couldn't have asked for a
nicer piece to add to our collection. The craftsmanship that went into
building her is just amazing. Please pass along our thanks to the
builder(s).
Best regards,
Lisa M.
Librarian & QSS Process Controller,
Calhoon MEBA Engineering School
27050 St. Michaels Road,
Easton, MD 21601"
"Happy New Year.
We're very happy with the model you sent.
With best wishes,
Mikal Bøe CEO"
Learn more about
the nuclear ship Savannah here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NS_Savannah
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