United States Merchant Marine Academy - Midships Yearbook (Kings Point, NY)

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The senior deck officers of the N.S. SAVANNAH are undergoing an extensive training period in preparation for their new jobs. Their courses include nuclear techno associated with this ship. logy and courses designed to provide the answers to problems This machine is manufacturing uranium pellets which will be sealed in the fuel rods for the reactor core. Three of the N.S. SAVANNAH’s senior deck officers inspect the control panel which operates the ship s nuclear power plant.

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7'he fy()A£Siu4we?i oi Atomic MenAicuii Aleeti The success o f the N.S. SAVANNAH is not wholly dependent upon the design and construction of the vessel. A nuclear vessel requires a highly trained, extremely capable crew. Both the officers and crew of an atomic-powered vessel must be specially trained in its operation, main- tenance, and technology. Hi ere can be no room for doubt in any phase of the operation of such a vessel. The officers in particular must have extensive training. All of the officers of the SAVANNAH will have more than a year s special training for their new jobs. Not only must these men be thoroughly versed in the operation of their ships, they must also be prepared to be ambassadors for the U. S. The SAVANNAH is America on display, and all the world will be looking at her and judging our country. Kings Point has foreseen-the coming need for well trained nuclear ships’ officers, both deck and engine, and special courses are being offered to the Cadets in the fields of nuclear physics and engineering. It is expected that within the next few years all Cadets will receive a comprehensive course designed to prepare them to cope with nuclear ships and reactors. The hrain of the engine room of the N.S. SAVANNAH is this large and somewhat complex looking Bailey board. Designed by the Bailey Meter Company and Babcox Wilcox Company, this board provides for control for the entire plant. 6

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 7 Ctuadincf, flancje 350,000 Miles A cutaway view of the N.S. SAVANNAH’s pressurized water reactor shows the square shaped fuel elements. This sealed containment vessel which is 35 feet in diameter and 50 feet long houses the entire reactor plant and primary cooling system. 8