A painting by artist Geoff Hunt of a large ship being overturned by tumultuous waves
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Union Jack flag of the HMS Captain in the process of professional restoration.University of Wolverhampton academic Dr Howard Fuller has been working to locate the shipwreck of HMS Captain, the pride of the Victorian navy that sank off Cape Finisterre, Spain on its maiden voyage in 1870.

The Find the Captain project has committed to fully restoring the lost flag of HMS Captain, pictured here, and putting it on national display (for the first time in British History). Professional restoration of the flag has been completed and the project now requires £2,000 to present the flag in a protective display case-frame. Said frame will include a brass inscription stating the flag has been restored courtesy of 'The University of Wolverhampton, 2025'.

HMS Captain's flag is due to be nationally displayed on September 23rd, 2025, as part of a major fundraising event co-hosted by Royal Museums Greenwich at the Royal Geographical Society. The event will be covered in the media and attended by Her Royal Highness Princess Anne, among others. The flag is also due to be filmed in a planned Netflix docudrama.

You can donate to help complete this stage of the project here.

Information and Events

Project Site Visit Event

Visit the main Find the Captain project website to view in-depth information on the ship's history, further information on the project, and ways to support. Also, see information on the upcoming Royal Museums Greenwich event and book your place to attend (23rd September 2025, doors open 7pm).

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