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Today in History: U.S. Navy Submarine Triton Completes Historic Circumnavigation

4/25/2025

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On April 25, 1960, the USS Triton, a nuclear-powered submarine, completed the first submerged circumnavigation of the globe. Commanded by Captain Edward L. Beach Jr., this historic mission, known as Operation Sandblast, showcased the advanced capabilities of the U.S. Navy and marked a significant achievement in naval history.

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On April 25, 1960, the USS Triton, a nuclear-powered submarine, completed the first submerged circumnavigation of the globe. Commanded by Captain Edward L. Beach Jr., this historic mission, known as Operation Sandblast, showcased the advanced capabilities of the U.S. Navy and marked a significant achievement in naval history.