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Richland, Washington
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In 1960, the USS Triton completed the first submerged circumnavigation of the Earth, a mission known as Operation Sandblast.
The USS Triton was the only American submarine with two nuclear reactors, which allowed it to travel faster and farther than its contemporaries.
The park is situated close to the Hanford Site, a significant location in the history of the Manhattan Project during World War II.
The submarine was named after the Greek god Triton, known as the messenger of the sea, reflecting its pioneering underwater journey.
Despite its groundbreaking achievements, the USS Triton was decommissioned in 1969 due to high operational costs and advancements in submarine technology.
