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Submarine Association Portsmouth Branch
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Silent Service, Standing Together

Supporting veterans and serving members of the Royal Navy Submarine Service in Portsmouth and surrounding areas.

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Our Core Pillars

Preserving Heritage, Supporting Our Community, Family and Friends

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Camaraderie & Remembrance

We foster a strong community for all submariners, providing a platform to share stories, support one another, and honor those who have served before us.

Portsmouth Submarine Association Branch Members Gathering

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Social Events

Regular gatherings, breakfasts, dinners, and reunions across Portsmouth.

Sep
18
Submarine Service Memorial Service & Parade
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Sep
25
The Dit Box: Oral History Recording Evening
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Oct
12
Annual Branch Reunion Dinner & Rum Call
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Memorials & Heritage

Preserving the enduring legacy of the Silent Service. We honor and remember our fallen and departed shipmates on Eternal Patrol.

CPO John Smith
CPO John Smith
1945 - 2023 • HMS Alliance

"A steadfast shipmate and a true submariner. His dedication to the branch was matched only by his quick wit in the mess."

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Welfare Support

"Don't suffer in silence, reach out to your friends — a problem shared is a problem halved. Come and join us at one of our meetings or at breakfast."

Dedicated assistance, benevolent guidance, and confidential support for our members and families, ensuring no shipmate navigates challenges alone.

Major National Charities & Veteran Resources:
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Physical, psychological, financial, and welfare support for wounded, injured, and sick veterans and their families.

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Lifelong emotional, practical, and financial support to anyone who has served in the UK Armed Forces and families.

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Financial advice, mental health guidance, and community branch support for veterans and dependents.

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Specialist intensive mental health treatment for veterans dealing with PTSD, complex trauma, and moral injury.

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Membership is open to all who have served, or are currently serving, in the Royal Navy Submarine Service. Join our local Portsmouth branch to reconnect with fellow submariners.

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