Mount Kellett

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Mount Kellett, Hong Kong
奇力山
Mount Kellett.JPG
View of Mount Kellett
Highest point
Elevation501 m (1,644 ft)
Coordinates22°15′42.64″N 114°8′54.37″E / 22.2618444°N 114.1484361°E / 22.2618444; 114.1484361
Geography
Mount Kellett, Hong Kong is located in Hong Kong
Mount Kellett, Hong Kong
Mount Kellett, Hong Kong
Location of Mount Kellett in Hong Kong
Location Hong Kong

Mount Kellett (Chinese: 奇力山) is a 501 m (1,644 ft) high mountain on Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong.[1] It was likely named after British Royal Navy Vice Admiral Henry Kellett, the captain of HMS Starling in the 19th century.[2]

A private hospital Matilda Hospital is located at the foot of Mount Kellett.[3]

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References[]

  1. ^ Man, Kwong Chi; Lun, Tsoi Yiu (2014-07-01). Eastern Fortress: A Military History of Hong Kong, 1840–1970. Hong Kong University Press. ISBN 9789888208708.
  2. ^ Heywood, G. S. P.; Gee, Richard (1993-05-13). Rambles in Hong Kong. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780195858167.
  3. ^ Plague, SARS and the Story of Medicine in Hong Kong. Hong Kong University Press. 2006-01-01. ISBN 9789622098053.


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