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Exactly. This happens with nuclear-powered military vessels sometimes, like in Haiti 2010 where the USS Carl Vinson rolled up and desalinated 150,000 gallons of
by acidburnNSA 3y ago
Exactly. This happens with nuclear-powered military vessels sometimes, like in Haiti 2010 where the USS Carl Vinson rolled up and desalinated 150,000 gallons of seawater
per day.[1]
[1] https://www.dvidshub.net/image/252518/soldiers-bring-fresh-clean-water-haiti https://www.dvidshub.net/image/252518/soldiers-bring-fresh-c...
> One of the great benefits of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is that we were able to proceed at 30 knots for two full days to arrive on station,” said Carl Vinson Commanding Officer, Capt. Bruce H. Lindsey. “Our flexibility, speed and sustainability enable us to immediately begin the relief efforts.” — MC1 Jason Thompson, militarynews.com, Jan 21, 2010 [2]
[2] https://www.militarynews.com/norfolk-navy-flagship/oceana/news/carl-vinson-begins-humanitarian-operations-in-haiti/article_2a3e4389-eaab-5570-b6c2-31ede28491c9.html https://www.militarynews.com/norfolk-navy-flagship/oceana/ne...