HMS UPHOLDER Jolly Roger.

The Friends have contributed funds towards the framing of HMS UPHOLDER's Jolly Roger now proudly on display in the Museum.

The Jolly Roger is a long-standing tradition amongst submariners. They recorded their successes on a black flag on return from patrol. This example was created during their deployment to Malta in 1940-1942. A lace merchant named Cassar was inspired by the flags and arranged for silk needlework versions to be sewn in the convents of the Malta and presented to the submarine commanders.

The chevron symbols denote the number of hits, and the crossed cannons denote gun action.

HMS 'Upholder' was the highest scoring British submarine of World War II, sinking a total of 133,940 tons of enemy shipping. This was during a single commission from 1940-1942, under the command of Lieutenant Commander David Wanklyn VC DSO**. The submarine was lost with all hands in April 1942 and this flag is one of the few items remaining from it.

Welcome to the website of the Society of Friends of the Royal Navy Submarine Museum.

This website is created to give information about the Society's activities to members and others who may be interested, in a cost-efficient way, thereby increasing the financial support that Friends are able to give to 'our' Museum.

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Paul Hoddinot
Chairman

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Last update 28 Jun 08 - New link to the HMS OPOSSUM Association added