Tolling of the Boats Lost in June
“A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces, but also by the men it honors, the men it remembers.”
President John F. Kennedy
🎉Bowfin Birthdays for the Month of May🎉
- Bowfin Birthdays for the Month of JuneFrom all of us to each of you, we wish you a Hauʻoli Lā Hānau! David E. BilekTom B. FargoThomas V FoglesongRonald M. Gero JrDr. Gerald … Continue reading
- Tolling of the Boats Lost in JuneSmallwood Hall On 15 April 1987, Submarine Base Pearl Harbor reopened a newly renovated 17-story Bachelor Enlisted Quarters capable of housing 516 personnel. This building … Continue reading
- 58th Anniversary USS Scorpion (SSN 589)Bowfin News | May 22, 2026 The USS Scorpion (SSN-589) was a Skipjack-class nuclear-powered submarine that sank in 1968. The circumstances surrounding its loss remain … Continue reading
- Tradewinds May 2026Volume 82 To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives while voluntarily serving in submarine warfare in the pursuit of their duties … Continue reading
- USS Bowfin (SS-287): 83 Years Since the Commission of the “Pearl Harbor Avenger”On May 1, 1943, the USS Bowfin slipped into service as one of the United States Navy’s most formidable weapons of the Pacific War. Commissioned … Continue reading
Plan of the Day
Bowfin Pearl Harbor Base Charter
Submarine Veterans Creed
“To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives while voluntarily serving in submarine warfare 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. To further promote and keep alive the spirit and unity that existed among submarine crewmen during World War II. To promote sociability general welfare and good fellowship among our members. To pledge loyalty and patriotism to the United States of America and it’s constitution.”
In addition to perpetuating the memory of departed shipmates, we shall provide a way for all Pearl Harbor Submariners to gather for the mutual benefit and enjoyment. Our common heritage as Submariners shall be strengthened by camaraderie. We support a strong U.S. Submarine Force.
USS Bowfin Battle Flag
Bowfin Pearl Harbor Base 