[Eric in the Ozarks]

Another interesting note is, the French have settled on apparently safe and clean nuclear power for electricity throughout their country. Why the heck can't they make a reactor work in a marine environment ?

[GATOR NAVY]

Was it the reactor itself or shielding problems?

[Criminal Number 18F]

Why the heck can't they make a reactor work in a marine environment ?

Problem seems to be, they didn't want to spend for a new reactor, so they thought they could drive their boat with 2 x sub reactors.

That's kind of like saying, "Let's power this cement truck with two Honda Civic motors." It has proved to be insufficient.

d.o.l.

Criminal Number 18F