The Nuclear Ship Savannah First Atomic Merchant Ship, One of the World's Safest Ships

"The Nuclear Ship Savannah" by the United States Department of Commerce is a non-fiction book that showcases the groundbreaking engineering and safety measures of the N.S. Savannah, the world's first nuclear-powered merchant ship. As an informative publication from the mid-20th century, the book focuses on the ship's innovative design, including its reinforced reactor compartment and advanced radiation shielding, to underscore its commitment to safety and operational efficiency. It explores how both governmental agencies and the ship's crew came together to create and refine training in a new era of maritime technology. With the N.S. Savannah at the center, the book emphasizes the transition towards using nuclear power for peaceful commercial purposes, and it details how the book contributed to laying the groundwork for future safety standards in the maritime industry and water transport.