Nuclear Power Barge Sturgis Begins Last Voyage

April 16, 2015, 6:23PMANS Nuclear Cafe

Tugs prepare to start the former nuclear barge STURGIS on the final voyage this morning, April 16, 2015.  Photo courtesy NS SAVANNAH ASSOCIATION, INC. Tugs prepare to start the former nuclear barge Sturgis on the final voyage this morning, April 16, 2015. Photo courtesy NS SAVANNAH ASSOCIATION, INC.

Tugs prepare to start the former nuclear barge Sturgis on the final voyage this morning, April 16, 2015. Photo courtesy NS SAVANNAH ASSOCIATION, INC.

This morning at twenty minutes after nine, the historic nuclear barge Sturgis began what will surely be the final voyage in its life. Shut down since 1976 and unneeded, the barge is being towed to Texas where it will ultimately be completely dismantled and scrapped.