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In 1819, a small ship left the port city of Savannah, GA and sailed into the history; the SS Savannah became the first vessel ever to cross the Atlantic Ocean using steam power. Even though the Savannah only used steam for a portion of its journey, it was a historic voyage that foreshadowed the future of ocean travel. This segment is a clip from Michael Jordan's hour-long documentary "Savannah's Famous Ships." shipsofsavannah.com
In 1819, a small ship left the port city of Savannah, GA and sailed into the history; the SS Savannah became the first vessel ever to cross the Atlantic Ocean using steam power. Even though the Savannah only used steam for a portion of its journey, it was a historic voyage that foreshadowed the future of ocean travel. This segment is a clip from Michael Jordan's hour-long documentary "Savannah's Famous Ships." shipsofsavannah.com
