Description
Object description
Retained carbon copies of letters of proceedings and related official documents compiled and collated in his capacity as Secretary to Admiral Sir Howard Kelly and covering the latter's appointments as Rear Admiral commanding 2nd Cruiser Squadron, Atlantic Fleet with his flag in HMS CURACOA (June 1925 - March 1927), Vice Admiral commanding 1st Battle Squadron, Mediterranean Fleet with his flag in HMS REVENGE (July 1929 - October 1930) and as Commander in Chief, China Station (January 1931 - January 1933), with particular reference to tactical and other exercises at sea, cruises to the Baltic (1925) and to Portugal, Spain and Belgium (1926), meetings with local dignitaries and, occasionally, politicians and senior naval officers in Mediterranean countries (1929 - 1930), the making of 'Tell England', the film on Gallipoli (1930) and to assistance rendered by units of the China Fleet in the protection and furtherance of British and other interests in China (1931 - 1933).
Content description
Retained carbon copies of letters of proceedings and related official documents compiled and collated in his capacity as Secretary to Admiral Sir Howard Kelly and covering the latter's appointments as Rear Admiral commanding 2nd Cruiser Squadron, Atlantic Fleet with his flag in HMS CURACOA (June 1925 - March 1927), Vice Admiral commanding 1st Battle Squadron, Mediterranean Fleet with his flag in HMS REVENGE (July 1929 - October 1930) and as Commander in Chief, China Station (January 1931 - January 1933), with particular reference to tactical and other exercises at sea, cruises to the Baltic (1925) and to Portugal, Spain and Belgium (1926), meetings with local dignitaries and, occasionally, politicians and senior naval officers in Mediterranean countries (1929 - 1930), the making of 'Tell England', the film on Gallipoli (1930) and to assistance rendered by units of the China Fleet in the protection and furtherance of British and other interests in China (1931 - 1933).
History note
Cataloguer RWAS
History note
Catalogue date 1998-12