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 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.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 @ 1800

Hands-on Rig for Dive Aboard USS Albacore

Albacore Park

569 Submarine Way, Portsmouth, NH

Join with your Thresher Base Shipmates to run a Hands On Rig for Dive aboard the USS Albacore on Wednesday, May 13, 1800 - 2000. This tour will be ran for members of the For employees of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) who work in the St. Louis area. The NGA employees are in NH for two weeks of hydrographic training at the UNH Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping.


Directions to Albacore Park can be found via the following link: Directions to Albacore Park

Saturday, May 23, 2026 @ 0830

Newfields 250th Celebration & Bridge Dedication Ceremony

WWII Submarine Veterans Memorial Bridge, Rt 108, a.k.a. Chapmans Landing Bridge, Stratham

Join with your Thresher Base Shipmates to add Bill Tebo's name to the WWII Submarine Veterans Bridge, also known as the Chapman Landing Bridge on Rt. 108 in Stratham.


8:30am - Naval Launch Ceremony - Rt 108 Chapmans Landing

Tribute to Bill Tebo - Sign Unveiling

9:00am - BBQ, Table & Chairs Set Up at Hilton Field

11:00am - Parade

Following Parade - Speaking Program & Picnic

2:00pm - Militia vs Red Coasts Skirmish

5:00pm - Militia Encampment


Directions to the WWI Submarine Veterans Bridge can be          found via the following link: Directions to WWII Submarine Veterans Memorial Bridge

Monday, May 25, 2026 @ 1000

Memorial Day Ceremony

Albacore Park

569 Submarine Way, Portsmouth, NH

Join with your Thresher Base Shipmates at the Memorial Day Ceremony held at Albacore Park on Monday, May 25th @1000.


Directions to Albacore Park can be found via the following link: Directions to Albacore Park

Friday, May 29, 2026 @ 1000

Submarine Squadron 2 Change of Command

USS Squalus Memorial, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

Join with your Thresher Base Shipmates at the Submarine Squadron 2 Change of Command, Friday, May 29, 2026 @ 1000 at the USS Squalus/Sailfish Memmorial on Portsmouth Naval Shipyard


Directions to USS Squalus/Sailfish Memorial: Directions to USS Squalus/Sailfish Memorial

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 @ 1730

Loss and Legacy of USS Thresher Presentation and Sunset Cruise

Gundalow Piscataqua

Gundalow Dock, Prescott Park Dock just South of the Sheafe Warehouse

Join with civilians and your Thresher Base Shipmates to hear a presentation on "The Loss and Legacy of USS Thresher" on Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 @ 1800 at the Gundalow Piscataqua, Gundalow Dock, Prescott Park Dock located just South of the Sheafe Warehouse (to the right of the flower garden, looking towards the river).


Help perpetuate the memories and SUBSAFE legacy of the 129 men lost aboard USS Thresher with tourists visiting Portsmouth by purchasing tickets via the following link: Purchase Tickets


Directions to the Gundalow Dock, Prescott Park Dock just South of Sheafe Warehouse can be found via the following link: Directions to Gundalow Dock, Prescott Park Dock just South of Sheafe Warehouse

Saturday, July 18, 2026 @ 1200

July Thresher Base Meeting & Holland Club Induction Ceremony

Newicks Lobster House

431 Dover Point Rd, Dover, NH 03820

Join with your Thresher Base Shipmates at the May Thresher Base USSVI meeting on Saturday, May 9, 2026 @ 1200 at Newick's 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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