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    Army Corps of Engineers finishes dismantling of historic STURGIS vessel, former floating nuclear plant [Image 2 of 3]

    Army Corps of Engineers finishes dismantling of historic STURGIS vessel, former floating nuclear plant

    BROWNSVILLE, TX, UNITED STATES

    03.15.2019

    Photo by Rebecca Nappi 

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District

    The final piece of the STURGIS sits on land, marking the major milestone of the completion of the decommissioning and dismantling of the STURGIS vessel. This historic vessel was converted into the world’s first floating nuclear plant in the 1960’s after serving in World War II as a Liberty Ship. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers estimates that approximately 5,800 tons of steel and other assorted metals from the ship will have been recycled.

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    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 03.15.2019
    Date Posted: 03.18.2019 08:36
    Photo ID: 5186041
    VIRIN: 190315-A-HF386-1003
    Resolution: 5184x3456
    Size: 4.99 MB
    Location: BROWNSVILLE, TX, US

    Web Views: 66
    Downloads: 8

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