User:Marcd30319/List of USS Triton submerged circumnavigation crew

A total of 188 individuals participated in Operation Sandblast, the first submerged circumnavigation of the world of 1960, onboard the USS Triton (SSRN-586).

Technical and Scientific Personnel
The following personnel joined Triton for her shakedown cruise, with none aware of the top-secret nature of Operation Sandblast:


 * Joseph Baynor Roberts &mdash; Commander, USNR, from U.S. Navy Office of Information
 * Benjamin B. Weybrew, PhD &mdash; Psychologist from the U.S Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory
 * Michael Smalet &mdash; Geophysicist from the U.S. Navy Hydrographic Office
 * Gordon E. Wilkes &mdash; Civil engineer from the U.S. Navy Hydrographic Office
 * Nicholas R. Mabry &mdash; Oceanographer from the U.S. Navy Hydrographic Office
 * Eldon C. Good &mdash; Sperry Gyroscopic Company, Inertial Navigation Division
 * Frank E. McConnell &mdash; Engineer, General Dynamics, Electric Boat Division
 * William R. Hadley &mdash; First Class Photographer's Mate (PH1), USN, detached from Naval Air Forces, U.S. Atlantic Fleet

Commander Roberts is the well-known photographer from the National Geographic Magazine, and he was recalled to active duty to serve as the press pool for the voyage. Also, he and PH1 Hadley would coordinate the photo-reconnaissance aspects of Operation Sandblast. Smalet, Wilkes, and Mabry would coordinate the various scientific and technical aspects of Operation Sandblast for the U.S. Navy's Hydrographic Office. Good would monitor the Ship Inertial Navigation System (SINS) prototype newly installed onboard Triton. McConnell was the Electric Boat guaranty representative assigned to Triton's shakedown cruise.

Officers
On 11 April 1960, the following chief petty officers were announced for promotion to ensign:


 * Hugh M. Bennett, Jr.
 * Joseph H. Blair, Jr.
 * Harry W. Hampson
 * Herbert F. Hardman
 * Lynn S. Loveland

Chief Petty Officers
On 11 April 1960, the following first-class petty officers were promoted to Chief Petty Officers:


 * George M. Bloomingdale
 * Richard R.Fickel
 * Joseph R. Flasco
 * Gene R Hoke
 * Lonard F. Lehman
 * George W. Mather
 * J. C. Meaders
 * Russell F. Pion
 * Gerald R. Stott
 * Robert R. Tambling

On 10 May 1960, William R. Hadley, Chief Communications Technician, was awarded his silver dolphin pin, signifying that he was qualified to serve on submarines:

Enlisted Crewmen
On 10 May 1960, the following enlisted personnel were awarded their silver dolphin pins, signifying that they were qualified to serve on submarines:


 * Lawrence W. Beckhaus, Sonarman First Class (SO1)
 * Fred Kenst, Seaman (SN)
 * Wiliam A. McKamey, Seaman (SN)
 * James H. Smith, Jr., Seaman (SN)

Presidential Unit Citation


Citation:
 * For meritorious achievement from 16 February 1960 to 10 May 1960.

"During this period TRITON circumnavigated the earth submerged, generally following the route of Magellan's historic voyage. In addition to proving the ability of both crew and nuclear submarine to accomplish a mission which required almost three months of submergence, TRITON collected much data of scientific importance. The performance, determination and devotion to duty of TRITON's crew were in keeping with the highest traditions of the naval service."

"All members of the crew who made this voyage are authorized to wear the Presidential Unit Citation ribbon with a special clasp in the form of a golden replica of the globe."

The White House – 10 May 1960