April 2026

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Tolling of the Boats Lost in May

“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

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🎉Bowfin Birthdays for the Month of May🎉

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• 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 →
• Tolling of the Boats Lost in May
  The Momsen Lung The Momsen lung was a early underwater rebreather used prior to and during World War II by American submariners as emergency escape … Continue reading →
• Bowfin Birthdays for the Month of May
  From all of us to each of you, we wish you a Hauʻoli Lā Hānau! Wallace D. BerryStanley D. Cook ✝️Jonathan W. GreenertPeter MossJames SchneiderCarleton L. TatroKenneth … Continue reading →
• Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum Monthly E-Newsletter – April 2026
  Mahalo to the hundreds who joined us at our museum’s recent “Kama‘aina Sunday” event on April 19! The family-friendly event was held to celebrate the … Continue reading →
• “Forged to Fight”: The 126th Pearl Harbor Enlisted Submarine Birthday Ball
  Bowfin Pearl Harbor Base | April 10, 2026 On Friday, April 10, 2026, the submarine community gathered at the Coral Ballroom of the Hilton Hawaiian Village in … Continue reading →

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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

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