| World's First Floating Nuclear Ship: The Sturgis | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1757 |
| Catalog #: | 425654 | |
| Clip Number: | 425654-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 040-010-06 | |
| Timecode: | ||
| Location: | Virginia | |
| Year Shot: | 1967 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | GOVERNMENT: United States INDUSTRY/POWER & ENERGY: Atomic / Nuclear LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Virginia TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Design | |
| Description: | The world's first floating nuclear power station debuts at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The "Sturgis" is a converted Liberty Ship and carries ten million watts of power, enough for a city of 20 thousand people. She'll be used both in military operations and disaster areas. Establishing shot - Close up of a sign; "World's First Floating Nuclear Power Plant". High Angle Shot - The boiler room of the ship, a technician checking things out. MS - Two technicians adding water or a liquid to something. MS - A nuclear reactor set in place by a crane, heavy machine operator, maneuvering the crane with levers. MS - The main computer room, with gauges, levers, dials and technicians that are dressed in white. MS - The nuclear ship, the Sturgis is docked | |
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