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NS
SAVANNAH
The world's first nuclear-powered cargo ship
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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.
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 and fuel core. Launched on July 21, 1959. NS Savannah measures 596.5 feet long and 78
feet beam.
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There are 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 offer this primarily wood
model of the NS Savannah at the following sizes:
20.5" (1/350 scale)
$2,290 Shipping and insurance in
the contiguous USA included.
Other places: $200 flat rate.
36" (1/200 scale)
$2,950 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: $500 flat rate.
Please note that the
prices are for a regular wood base. For the exquisite
base like the one in the photos, it is $300 extra.
This model
is made to
order only.
We require only a small deposit (not full amount,
not even half) to start the
process $500  The
remaining balance won't be due until the model is
completed,
in several months.
Do not fall for
copycat models that are so cheap
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. The pride of the United States is
destroyed by those manufacturers. Those junk wouldn't be worth a cent, as
they will cost you a considerable amount of
space.
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. Could
you also send us a receipt for our records?
Thanks.
With best wishes,
Mikal Bøe CEO" |
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Learn more about
the nuclear ship Savannah here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NS_Savannah
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