USSVI Bowfin Base

06/12/2026

06/10/2026

Tradewinds June 2026

Volume 83 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....

Volume 83 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 dedica…

06/02/2026

BZ

Mahalo to Honolulu City & County Mayor Rick Blangiardi for presenting us with a signed proclamation this month to recognize our submarine museum’s 45th anniversary!

We appreciate Mayor Blangiardi taking time out of his busy schedule to invite us to his chambers to commemorate this wonderful milestone.

06/01/2026

Tolling of the Boats Lost in June

Smallwood 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 was dedicated on 26 February 1988 in the memory of MM3 (SS) James E. Smallwood for the sacrifice of his life while performing his duties in the service of his country. MM3(SS) James Smallwood was the duty auxiliaryman on USS…...

Smallwood 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 was dedicated on 26 Febru…

06/01/2026

Memorial Day: Bowfin Submarine Veterans Honor Fallen Submariners

Bowfin News / 26 May 2026 The 2026 Memorial Day commemoration at the Submarine Memorial hosted by Bowfin Pearl Harbor Base Submarine Veterans, brought together veterans, active-duty Sailors, families, and community partners to honor America’s fallen submariners in a solemn ceremony. Bowfin Pearl Harbor Base submarine veterans continue these ceremonies annually with little deviation from the original observance first held at the memorial in 1960, preserving the traditions that have long defined submarine remembrance in Hawai'i....

Bowfin News / 26 May 2026 The 2026 Memorial Day commemoration at the Submarine Memorial hosted by Bowfin Pearl Harbor Base Submarine Veterans, brought together veterans, active-duty Sailors, famili…