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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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