Nuclear Ship Savannah

This listing is to keep you informed of events that involve this historical landmark. But, be alert to the fact that many Savannah events are sponsored by someone other than MARAD and, therefore, are not open to the general public. MARAD does open the ship to the general public for the National Maritime Day celebration and MARAD's SAVANNAH Technical Staff will on occassion host an event, usually informal.

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3 records		Tuesday, September 7, 2010

12/03/2009		STS Salutes LENIN and OTTO HAHN (Report)
Sponsor: U.S. Maritime Administration, SAVANNAH Technical Staff The year 2009 marked several important milestones in the history of civilian nuclear ship propulsion. The N.S. SAVANNAH, the world's first nuclear-powered merchant ship, celebrated the 50th anniversary of its launching; West Germany's OTTO HAHN, the world's second nuclear-powered merchant ship, celebrated the 30th anniversary of its deactivation; and on December 3rd, the Soviet Union's icebreaker LENIN, the world's first nuclear powered civilian vessel, celebrates the 50th anniversary of its commissioning. Report: On December 3rd, the SAVANNAH Technical Staff conducted a private ceremony to recognize the 50th anniversary of the commissioning of the Soviet nuclear-powered icebreaker Lenin, and the 30th anniversary of the deactivation of the West German nuclear-powered merchant ship Otto Hahn. The STS recognition including the display of the national ensigns of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and West Germany, accompanied by the national anthems of both countries. A letter of fraternal greetings from the Director General of the Russian nuclear ship operator, Atomflot, was read during the ceremony. ► Submitted by EW Koehler 12/17/2009
12/12/2009		Wreaths Across America (Report)
Sponsor: United States Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Foundation, Chesapeake Chapter USMMA alumni, veterans and interested guests are invited and encouraged to attend this Honoring our Veterans wreath laying ceremony and luncheon. Wreaths will be placed for each of our military services as well as for the POW-MIA. Colors and Honors will be provided by the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Color Guard, the Navy League Cadet Ship Reina Mercedes (Annapolis), and the Historic Elkridge Young Marines, among others. Report: On December 12th, the USMMA Alumni Foundation Chesapeake Chapter hosted a luncheon reception onboard the Savannah following the annual Wreaths Across America ceremony. The reception was attended by about 90 visitors, and was supported by the N/S SAVANNAH Association in the form of visitor escorts and docents. The ship was open from about 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. With this event, the total visitation to the ship just exceeds 3,000 for CY 2009. ► Submitted by EW Koehler 12/17/2009
05/22/2010		National Maritime Day Commemoration
Sponsers: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Foundation, Chesapeake Chapter and Association of American Pilots in Cooperation with MARAD, NS Savannah Technical Support Group National Maritime Day Commemoration aboard N.S. Savannah, in the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore. Vessel Tours include the N.S. Savannah, USMMA Schooner Summerwind, USCG vessels, NOAA R/V Bay Hydro II, Pride of Baltimore II, and more! Program Agenda: 10:00AM to 3:00PM - Pier 13 Open for Visitors, including N.S. Savannah and all participating vessels. 11:45AM Commemoration Ceremony including bell ringing & wreath laying. 12:01PM Speaker Presentation – “National Maritime Day Proclamation, Honoring Our Mariners” by David T. Matsuda - Maritime Administrator (acting). 12:30PM to 1:30 PM – Crabcake Luncheon served aboard ship by Buontempo Brothers of Bel Air.

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