83RD Anniversary Pearl Harbor Day – USS Utah Ceremony
Friday, December 6, 2024
The USS Utah Memorial Sunset Ceremony held every year on December 6th honors the loss of the USS Utah (AG-16) and 58 of her crew. Struck by two torpedoes, the ship capsized and sank within 12 minutes. As many as 49 of her crewmembers remain aboard the Utah to this day. This year In addition to the sunset ceremony, Gil Meyer USS Utah Survivor will be interred in the wreckage of the ship. Gil, a Chief Electronics Technician went on to serve throughout the Pacific War, including aboard the USS Detroit, which was present in Tokyo Bay for the signing of the Japanese surrender on Sept 2, 1945.
Upcoming Events
Crew members of the USS Utah will celebrate Pioneer Days during their visit in July 2025. They are special guests of the Salt Lake Bees, Real Utah and the Days of 47 rodeo. Watch for them riding the submarine float with Utah’s submarine veterans during the Days of 47 Parade!
Christening for the USS Utah (SSN-801) will be held October 25, 10:00 Eastern Time, at the Electric Boat Shipyard in Groton, Connecticut. Watch parties will be held around Utah for those who are unable to travel to the east coast. Those traveling are responsible for all travel costs.
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Crew members of the USS Utah will celebrate Pioneer Days during their visit in July 2025. They are special guests of the Salt Lake Bees, Real Utah and the Days of 47 rodeo. Watch for them riding the submarine float with Utah’s submarine veterans during the Days of 47 Parade!
Follow the PCU UTAH SSN 801 Crew on Facebook here.
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Watch the video of the 83rd Annual USS Utah Anniversary.
Images from a roll out of a recognition program we put together acknowledging the hard work of the shipyard workers and their contribution throughout our history in our naval strength.
Crew of the USS Utah visit Utah and meet with the Governor. They also attended a Salt Lake Bee’s baseball game and the Days of 47 Parade.
The Keel Laying Ceremony for USS UTAH was held Wednesday, September 1, 2021.