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Our Creed: To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives in the pursuit of duties while serving their country that their dedication, deeds and supreme sacrifice may be a constant source of motivation toward greater accomplishments, and to pledge loyalty and patriotism to the United States of America and its Constitution.

U.S.S. THRESHER (SSN-593) The lead boat of her class of nuclear-powered attack submarines was lost 220 miles east of Cape Cod on April 10, 1963 during deep diving tests with the loss of 129 brave souls. SUBSAFE was Thresher’s legacy to the submarine community.

USS Thresher (SSN 593) Arlington National Cemetery

  1. THE ORIGINAL RESOLUTION FROM THE NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT CITY COUNCIL TO THE FAMILIES OF THE LOST THRESHER SUBMARINERS AND PASSED ON TO THE SLOSUBVETS HISTORIAN