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

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I960 MIDSHIPS John F. Df. Santis, Editor-in-Chief • David G. Hassi, Managing Editor • William H. Gregory. Business Manager Gerald D. Leonard, Advertising Manager • CDR. Victor E. Tyson. Jr.. Officer Adviser • LCDR. Thomas H. Giddings. Editorial Adviser

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America lakeA the, lead Thanks to the foresight of the leaders of this great nation, the American Merchant Marine has taken the lead in the construction and operation of atomic ships. Presi- dent Eisenhower first suggested the construction of an atomic-powered merchant ship in the spring of 1955. Congress acted quickly upon this suggestion and construction was begun almost immediately. Many government and civilian agencies are involved in the design and construc- tion o) this fine vessel. This year of 1960 will see trials of the SAVAN- NAH and everyone in the marine industry anxiously awaits the results of these tests. 7 he success of the trials will be one of the determining factors in swinging the entire marine industry solidly behind nuclear mer- chant vessels. Let us hope that in the near future we will see many more launchings such as the one pictured on this page. 5