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Which ship was sunk at Kentish Knock?

Only one Dutch ship was clearly destroyed in the battle itself: Wapen van Alkmaar, which blew up during the action.

Question

What ships were sunk at the Battle of Kentish Knock?

Short answer

Wapen van Alkmaar was the single clear sinking, exploding during the action while other Dutch losses took different forms.

Notes

The direct answer is that Wapen van Alkmaar was the one ship clearly destroyed at Kentish Knock. It belonged to the Admiralty of the Northern Quarter. Other Dutch ships were captured, abandoned, recovered, or left the fleet overnight, so the collapse in strength was much larger than the number sunk. The distinction helps explain why the battle was a command and cohesion defeat rather than a simple tally of ships destroyed by gunfire.