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, December 16, 2023 @ 1200:
Wreaths Across America Ceremony
Albacore Park
569 Submarine Way, Portsmouth, NH
Join your fellow Thresher Base members at Albacore Park on Saturday, December 16th at 1200 for the 2023 annual Wreaths Across America ceremony.
Honor a Veteran (past and present) and help us to remember, honor and teach in support of our goal to place as many wreaths as we can on this very special day. Click on WAA to sponsor a wreath or to volunteer at the event: WAA
This year’s theme is Serve and Succeed.
Refreshments will be served in our Visitor Center following the ceremony. We hope you can join us this year.
Directions to Albacore Park can be found via the following link: Directions to Albacore Park.
Saturday, January 13, 2024 @ 1200:
January Thresher Base Meeting
Newicks Lobster House
431 Dover Point Rd., Dover, NH
Join your fellow Thresher Base members for the January Thresher Base meeting on Saturday, January 13 @ 1200 at Newick's Lobster House, 431 Dover Point Rd., Dover, NH.
Directions to Newicks Lobster House can be found via the following link: Directions to Newicks Lobster House.
Saturday, March 16, 2024 @ 1200:
Joint Thresher Base & USS Maine Base Meeting
Newicks Lobster House
431 Dover Point Rd., Dover, NH
Join your fellow Thresher Base & USS Maine Base members for the Joint Thresher Base & USS Maine Base meeting on Saturday, March 16 @ 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 Newicks Lobster House.
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.
Directions to the Robert W. Traip Academy can be found via the following link: Directions to Robert W. Traip Academy.
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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