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.
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