Bow of Savannah
The green structure protruding from the deck on the left is cargo hold 1. The two yellow brackets between the hold and the side of the ship are tie-downs for a cargo container to be carried on the deck. These were added after the ship was commissioned when the popularity of intermodal containers was realized. By comparison, the cargo holds were used for cargo on pallets, which were harder to load and unload than containerized cargo.
The Nuclear Ship Savannah was the world's first nuclear-powered merchant vessel, a bold demonstration of the peaceful use of nuclear energy. It carried both passengers and cargo. Designed, built, and operated during the late 1950s and the 1960s, the Savannah captures a period of time when both views of nuclear activities and international transportation experienced significant changes. To learn more about the ship and why I think it is so interesting, see my Savannah album on Flickr.
Photo taken during the 2014 Star-Spangled Spectacular Celebration in Baltimore, Maryland. The festival recognized the 200th anniversary of the United States' National Anthem.
Bow of Savannah
The green structure protruding from the deck on the left is cargo hold 1. The two yellow brackets between the hold and the side of the ship are tie-downs for a cargo container to be carried on the deck. These were added after the ship was commissioned when the popularity of intermodal containers was realized. By comparison, the cargo holds were used for cargo on pallets, which were harder to load and unload than containerized cargo.
The Nuclear Ship Savannah was the world's first nuclear-powered merchant vessel, a bold demonstration of the peaceful use of nuclear energy. It carried both passengers and cargo. Designed, built, and operated during the late 1950s and the 1960s, the Savannah captures a period of time when both views of nuclear activities and international transportation experienced significant changes. To learn more about the ship and why I think it is so interesting, see my Savannah album on Flickr.
Photo taken during the 2014 Star-Spangled Spectacular Celebration in Baltimore, Maryland. The festival recognized the 200th anniversary of the United States' National Anthem.