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Aldrich Bay

A map in 1900s showing Aldrich Bay
Aldrich Bay in 1941.
Aldrich Bay public housing
Aldrich Bay Park

Aldrich Bay (Chinese: 愛秩序灣), named after Major Edward Aldrich (Chinese: 愛秩序少校), was formerly a bay in the north shore on the Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. It is now reclaimed and is a housing area outside the area of Shau Kei Wan, neighbouring A Kung Ngam and Lei King Wan.

Outside Aldrich Bay, it is the Shau Kei Wan Typhoon Shelter. It is not a small community. It contains Oi Tung Estate, Tung Yuk Court, Aldrich Garden and other private housings, with several primary school and secondary school.[1] It is administratively part of the Eastern District.

Name

The Chinese transcription for "Aldrich" roughly means "Loving Discipline", matching the achievement of Major Aldrich that bringing good discipline to his force.

Education

Primary School:

Secondary School:

  • St. Mark's School
  • Munsang College (Hong Kong Island)

See also

  • List of buildings, sites and areas in Hong Kong

References

  1. ^ "Aldrich Bay Development". Archived from the original on 9 June 2011. Retrieved 28 June 2009.


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