Operation Sandblast's submerged circumnavigation ended on 25 April 1960. Earlier naval circumnavigations relied on port visits to generate publicity and status. Triton's publicity instead centered on the journey itself and the information gathered during the operation. This gave the voyage a different public purpose from a succession of visible appearances in foreign ports.
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The submerged journey becomes the public achievement
Triton's circumnavigation made the completed journey and the information gathered its public achievement, whereas earlier naval world cruises depended heavily on port visits.