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The USS Sunfish (SSN 649) reunion site is dedicated to the men who sailed the ocean depths aboard this able boat. Her undaunted crews were ever committed to ensuring freedom of the seas by maintaining a battle-efficient vessel. We’re grateful for all that stood behind this submarine: from keel laying to decommissioning. The list includes shipyard and support personnel, and in particular the families that have suffered many sacrifices in the interest of the US Navy’s diverse missions.
There’ve been two US submarines named for the giant Ocean Sunfish, Mola Mola. The first USS Sunfish SS-281 was a Gato class diesel boat. She was built by the Mare Island shipyard in 1942 and sent to fight the Japanese navy in the Pacific theater of World War II. The second USS Sunfish SSN-649 was a Sturgeon class nuclear powered fast attack. This type of sub was designed to hold an underwater superiority over the former Soviet Union naval forces. “…Job well done!”
— Both boats are proud to have had a chance to serve this great country —
The most recent reunion was held June 18-22, 2008 in San Diego at the Bayside Holiday Inn. It's not too early to start looking forward to the next one in June 2010. In San Diego, the Sunfish crew and families voted for Key West, FL as first choice for our next reunion. In researching the FL area, we (and Jack & Julie Marchant who nominated the location) find the hotels are proving to be very expensive. The cost of the hotels, with meals, parking and transportation to the location has led us to look at our second choice, Charleston, SC. At this time, we are working and planning the reunion for June 23 - June 27, 2010 in the Charleston area. We will post more information on this web page as we have it. Please forward reunion information to any former Sunfish crew member for whom you have an email or other contact. For more information write to j.s.martin@verizon.net or call 828-682-3103. There’ll be several activities in store for the men and their families during every reunion. Each of the previous gatherings have been a memorable occasion with good fellowship. Not only is it exciting when you run into sailors that you worked with, but a notable point is getting to meet crewmen from different eras on the boat. We hope that you’ll be able to make it to the next one. While attending our reunions, the crew also holds a memorial service for our shipmates out on eternal patrol.
It’s time to let your shipmates know what’s been happening in your life! We’re working on the next issue of the Sunfish Newsletter and need input. Have you all had any marriages? Any births? Big trips? Causes and/or charities you’re involved with? Interesting Sally stories? Pictures, picture, and some more pictures. Rod Stewart said every picture tells a story... Share your favorites with your shipmates. Send your pictures, stories, and stuff to Jeff Cox (jeffcox00~AT~earthlink~DOT~net) to be included in the newsletter.
We’re continually hearing from additional Sunfish sailors so try to get in touch with those you knew and encourage the men to sign up. More than anything else, direct contact with your shipmates will get 'em fired up about coming to the reunions. We try to keep a current sailing and e-mail list so please write to the address at the bottom of the page with your updates, and give any general comments you might have. If you don’t know the information needed to find someone you served with, drop us a line because we may be able to help get you connected. Don’t forget to visit the log book by clicking on the button above and also read 'Last Voyage of the USS Sunfish: The Closing of a Circle' before you leave.
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Disclaimer: this web site has no official affiliation with the US Navy
