Which came first: the nuclear power plant or the nuclear-powered submarine?

by putnaon 2/12/2025, 8:39 AMwith 1 comments

by ggmon 2/12/2025, 8:59 AM

Britain's first power reactor was Calder Hall in 1956. Its often claimed to be the first which entered a national grid service role. And, it appears true given it entered service a year before Shippingport.

Despite having had a huge leading role in early reactor design, Canada's first power reactor was 1962.