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August 7, 2006 · about 20 years ago

Ghost Fleet Ship To Be Restored

The Savannah, the world’s first nuclear-powered cargo and passenger ship, will be rescued from the James River “Ghost Fleet” and restored by a Norfolk shipyard. Colonna’s Shipyard won a nearly one million dollar contract to repair and spruce up the maritime relic. The ship is a national historic lan

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The Savannah, the world’s first nuclear-powered cargo and passenger ship, will be rescued from the James River “Ghost Fleet” and restored by a Norfolk shipyard.

Colonna’s Shipyard won a nearly one million dollar contract to repair and spruce up the maritime relic.

The ship is a national historic landmark that has been anchored for years among the rusting hulks of the Reserve Fleet.

The ship will be towed to Colonna’s on August 15th.

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