What is Kentish Knock?

The Kentish Knock Company is in the process of actually launching. We conceived of name about 6-1/2 years ago. To put it short, the Kentish Knock is one of several sandbars off the mouth of the River Thames, in England (there are the Galloper Shoal, the Kentish Knock, the Gabbard, and the Goodwin Sands), and the name of the battle between the Dutch and the English.

In September, 1652, during the First Anglo-Dutch War (1652-1654), the first battle took place between the main Dutch and English fleets. The Dutch realized, as the result of getting beaten decisively in this battle, that their ships were, on the average, too small, and too lightly armed. They ultimately started a two-stage building program that eventually resulted in 60 capital ships being built.

We have been doing research in the areas of military and naval history, particularly focused in the area of what can be called history of warship design. You can also find on this site: exclusive works of art, quite a few of which are related to either persons from history or, in some cases, pictures of ships.

Our mission statement is to provide a forum for disseminating information about military and naval history, a bibliography of materials, particularly about aspects which are not otherwise covered in English, especially on the Web. We will be publishing various items, starting with what would be best described as pamphlets, and eventually books on aspects of naval history and history of warship design. We also plan to publish some of copyrighted work on armored fighting vehicles and artillery.

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