Thresher Base
United States Submarine Veterans
Thresher Base was chartered on
November 15, 1989 to perpetuate
the memories and honor the legacy
of the 129 gallant men
lost aboard USS Thresher
on April 10, 1963
Future Events
Thresher Base holds six regular meetings per year on the third Saturday of the months of January, March, May, July. September & November. Additionally, Thresher Base hosts a Memorial Day service at Albacore Park as well as the Annual USS Thresher Memorial Service, held on the Saturday closest to April 10.
Saturday, April 13, 2024 @ 1300:
61st Annual USS Thresher Memorial Service
Robert W. Traip Academy
12 Williams Ave, Kittery, ME
Join with USS Thresher Family & Former Crew to perpetuate the memories and SUBSAFE legacy of the 129 men lost aboard USS Thresher on Saturday, April 13, 2024 @ 1300 at the Robert W. Traip Academy in Kittery, Maine.
RSVP by March 10, 2024 using the following RSVP Google Form hyperlink: https://forms.gle/zcf6Pt4M2Jg6CHDY6
Directions to the Robert W. Traip Academy can be found via the following link: Directions to Robert W. Traip Academy.
Saturday, May 25, 2024 @ 0945:
Newfields 175th Town Anniversary & Memorial Day Parade
Newicks Town Hall
65 Main St, Newfields, NH
Join your fellow Thresher Base members marching in the Newfields 175th Town Anniversary & Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, May 25 @ 0945 at Newicks Town Hall, 65 Main St, Newfields, NH.
The Parade Grand Marshall will be WWII SubVet Bill Tebo
Members who are unable to march may ride in a convertable.
Directions to the Newfields Town Hall can be found via the following link: Directions to Newfields Town Hall.
Additional event details can be found on the following PDF document: Newfields 175th Anniversary Parade
Monday, May 27, 2024 @ 1000:
Memorial Day Ceremony
USS Albacore Museum Memorial Garden
569 Submarine Way, Portsmouth, NH
Join your fellow Thresher Base members for the 2024 Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 27 @ 1000 at the USS Albacore Museum Memorial Garden, 569 Submarine Way, Portsmouth, NH.
Directions to the USS Albacore Museum can be found via the following link: Directions to USS Albacore Museum.
Saturday, July 20, 2024 @ 1200:
July Thresher Base Meeting & Holland Club Induction Ceremony
Newick's Lobster House
431 Dover Point Rd, Dover, NH
Join with your Thresher Base Shipmates at the July Thresher Base Meeting & Holland Club Induction Ceremony on Saturday, July 20, 2024 @ 1200 at the Newicks Lobster House, 431 Dover Point Rd, Dover, NH.
Directions to Newick's Lobster House can be found via the following link: Directions to Newick's Lobster House.
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Our Creed
To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives in the
pursuit of their duties while serving their country.
That their dedication, deeds and supreme sacrifice be a
constant source of motivation toward greater accomplishments.
Pledge loyalty and patriotism to the United States of America and its Constitution.
Realizing our Creed
49th USS Thresher Memorial Service
Camradarie
July 2012 Lobster Fest & Holland Club Induction
Honor & Respect
WWII Submarine Veterans at the 2009 Lobster Fest & Holland Club Induction Ceremony
Community Involvement
Daniel Stacey Eagle Scout Court of Honor, 2011 Memorial Day Service @ Albacore Park