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Which came first: the nuclear power plant or the nuclear-powered submarine? (ans.org)
2 points by putna 499 days ago
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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.