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On Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:33:06 +0000, The Natural Philosopher wrote:

> Nuclear ships were in fact tried, but the economics and regulations made
> them not cost effective. At the time. The rather larger number of
> expensive 'nuclear engineers'  required was a dominant factor.

Nuclear subs had advantages and war toys aren't subject to economics. A 
friend served on a nuke. His comment on the experience was Holy Loch, 
Scotland was the only place in the world that could make being submerged 
for up to three months look good.