USSVI | History
These WWII Submarine Veterans shared a belief in the need of an organization open to all submarine qualified shipmates...
"They wanted to make it known that those lost on Submarines, in the line of duty for their country, will never be forgotten."
In Groton Connecticut, the 'Submarine Capital of the World'...
In 1963, members from CT, MA, NJ, NY, and PA held several meetings in Groton, CT, Paramus, NJ...
The organization was officially chartered and incorporated in the State of Connecticut...
The Groton base started immediately and held meetings at the K of C in Groton...
The base building on School Street became a reality in 1966...
As of 2021, the organization has over 165 chapters (called bases) throughout the nation...
Note: The history of USSVI since 1966 is undergoing research...
A card written by Joe Negri, a WWII USS Tautog SS-199 crewmember and founding member of USSVI...
Note: The history of USSVI since 1966 is undergoing research...
If you can help, please contact the USSVI HISTORIAN Ron Martini at rontini@gmail.com