Rachel Blackman-Rogers

Rachel Blackman-Rogers is a Lecturer in Defence Studies at King's College London (KCL), specializing in maritime power with a focus on the French Revolutionary Wars. She earned her PhD in naval history from KCL in 2023 and is affiliated with the Laughton Naval History and Maritime Strategy Unit and the Corbett Centre at KCL.

• Education: PhD in Naval History from King's College London (2023).

Her research examines the intersection of naval strategy, historical maritime identity, and contemporary security challenges. She contributes to the Napoleonic Quarterly podcast and its spinoff Lessons from History, applying historical insights to modern security issues.

Rachel's sole listed publication, Greenfield shipyards and modernisation in the British Shipbuilding industry and elsewhere, 1900-1977 (2022), explores industrial development and maritime technological evolution. Her work aligns with broader themes in maritime policy, naval infrastructure, and historical analysis of seapower.

• Professional Affiliations:
  • Editorial board member, Research in Maritime History Series (Liverpool University Press, 2023–)
  • Member, Society for Nautical Research
  • Member, Naval Records Society

Rachel collaborates with the Laughton Unit, a global hub for naval history and maritime strategy research, and engages in teaching at the UK Defence Academy. She actively participates in academic events, including the 2024 seminar How the Navy Saved Britain, 1793-1798.