Kanhoji Angre or Sarkhel Kanhoji Angre was the first major chief of the Maratha Navy after the death of Sidhoji Gujar in 1697 AD. He was widely known as the “ Shivaji of the sea “ and the Lord of Kolaba and neighbouring water . Kanhoji Angre Island – previously known as Khanderi (Kennery) Island is an off shoot hillock off western ghat ranges and is situated opposite Thal fishing port in Alibagh, South of Bombay. Kanhoji Angre was a Navy Admiral of the Maratha empire, a few years after Shivaji Maharaj's death. He defended Konkan against British & Portuguese. Join Kanhoji on his many adventures and naval campaigns as he courts danger and evades capture. Manohar Malgonkar's thrilling storytelling in The Sea Hawk brings to life this 'Lord of the Konkan'.
