Why is nuclear-powered the standard for submarines, when not for ferry, small ships and vessels ?

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Why is nuclear-powered the standard for submarines, when not for ferry, small ships and vessels ?

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Aircraft carriers also like nuclear because the nuclear reactor produces tons of steam. This steam is used for the catapult launch system.

Non-nuclear carriers either use the ski-jump ramps, severely restrict payloads, or both.

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