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.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 @ 1200
November Thresher Base Meeting
Newick's Lobster House
431 Dover Point Rd, Dover, NH 03820
Join with your Thresher Base Shipmates at the November meeting of USSVI Thresher Base on Saturday, November 15, 2025 @ 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
Saturday, December 13, 2025 @ 1200
Wreaths Across America Ceremony
USS Albacore Memorial Garden
569 Submarine Way, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Join with your Thresher Base Shipmates at the Wreaths Across America Ceremony on Saturday, December 13, 2025 @ 1200 at the USS Albacore Memorial Garden, 569 Submarine Way, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Directions to the USS Albacore Memorial Garden can be found via the following link: Directions to USS Albacore Memorial Garden
Saturday, January 17, 2026 @ 1200
January Thresher Base Meeting
Newick's Lobster House
431 Dover Point Rd, Dover, NH 03820
Join with your Thresher Base Shipmates at the January meeting of USSVI Thresher Base on Saturday, January 17, 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
Saturday, March 21, 2026 @ 1200
Joint Thresher Base, USS Maine Base & Marblehead Base Meeting
Newick's Lobster House
431 Dover Point Rd, Dover, NH 03820
Join with your Thresher Base, USS Maine Base and Marblehead Base Shipmates at the March joint USSVI regional meeting on Saturday, March 21, 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
Saturday, April 11, 2026 @ 1300
63rd Annual USS Thresher Memorial Service
Robert W. Traip Academy
12 Williams Avenue, Kittery, ME
Join with us to perpetuate the memories of the 129 men lost aboad USS Thresher on April 10, 1963 at the 63rd Annual USS Thresher Memorial Service on Saturday, April 11, 2026 @ 1300 at the Robert W. Traip Academy, 12 Williams Avenue, Kittery, ME
Directions to 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