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, January 21, 2023 1200:
Thresher Base Meeting
Newick's Lobster House
431 Dover Point Rd., Dover, NH
Join your fellow Thresher Base members at the January 2023 meeting on Saturday, January 21 @ 1200 at Newick's Lobster House, 431 Dover Point Rd., Dover, NH.
Directions to the Newicks Lobster House can be found via the following link: Directions to Newicks Lobster House.
Saturday, March 18, 2023 1200:
Combined Thresher Base & USS Maine Base Meeting
Newick's Lobster House
431 Dover Point Rd., Dover, NH
Join your fellow Thresher Base & USS Maine Base members at the March 2023 combined meeting on Saturday, March 18 @ 1200 at Newick's Lobster House, 431 Dover Point Rd., Dover, NH.
Directions to the Newicks Lobster House can be found via the following link: Directions to Newicks Lobster House.
Saturday,April 15, 2023 1300:
60th Annual USS Thresher Memorial Service
Location TBD
Join your fellow Thresher Base, Maine Base & Marblehead Base member who are hosting the USS Thresher Family & Former Crew at the 60th Annual USS Thresher Memorial Service on Saturday, April 15 @ 1300 at TBD location (head count dependent: see below).
Please complete the online registration form ASAP to allow us to obtain a realistic head count using the following Google forms link: Google RSVP Form
Location Determination Equation
If Head Count <= 600, then location = R.W. Traip Academy, Kittery, ME.
Elseif, (Head Count > 600), then location = Portsmouth High School, Portsmout, NH.
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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