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Sir Henry Kellett

Our school's namesake, Sir Henry Kellett was a distinguished British naval officer who commanded HMS Starling during the survey of the Hong Kong coastline.
29 Sep 2023
Hong Kong SAR
Kellett History
Portrait of Sir Henry Kellett, originally created by Stephen Pearce .
Portrait of Sir Henry Kellett, originally created by Stephen Pearce .

 

Abstract from The Little School That Did, chapter 5, 9,10 and p140. Available to purchase from The Old Kellettonian Shop page. 

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